CDs and DVDs remain among the most commonly used media types, however, more and more laptop manufacturers are choosing to leave optical drives out of their newer models. This external slimline CD/DVD writer offers laptop users a solution.Weighing a mere 12 ounces, this slim lightweight external CD/DVD burner fits easily in a laptop bag and allows users to read/write CDs and DVDs. The drive draws power from a USB port on your notebook or ultrabook.