Freecom launches Slimline DVD drive for the netbook crowd

by Parm Mann on 11 August 2008, 15:08

Tags: Netbooks, Freecom

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Freecom has today announced its Slimline Mobile DVD RW Recorder LS Pro. Despite its lengthy name, the drive is a small, slim solution for today's ultra-portable but drive-less notebooks.

The drive, pictured below, is compatible with both PCs and MAC computers, and Freecom tells us it's small enough to fit in your pocket. It measures just 17mm x 144mm x 140mm, and weighs 600g.

The Mobile DVD RW Recorder LS Pro offers both USB 2.0 and FireWire connectivity, and also offers LightScribe functionality. The aluminium casing is said to provide a "professional look" and the drive is bundled with a five-pack of CD-R LightScribe media and the Roxio & Toast software package.

Not a bad little solution, but MacBook Air users will no doubt be put off by Freecom's £80 price-tag. Particularly when you consider that Apple's more stylish MacBook Air SuperDrive costs just £65. On the other hand, Freecom's solution will work with a wide variety of devices, and has the added bonus of LightScribe.

Ideal for netbook users, and available now.

Official press release: Freecom launches the new Slimline Mobile DVD RW Recorder LS Pro



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Since the drive is only Windows and Mac compatible it isn't that much good news for Linux netbook users then is it?

So near yet so far!
This new mobile DVD recorder comes with both USB-2 and Firewire connections making it perfect for use with either Mac or PC notebooks
Doesn't say anything about being Windows only. It will function as a writer just fine with a multitude of Linux DVD-R apps although you will need to source them yourself as opposed to being included on the CD.