Customer reviews of the LDLC US-1

LDLC US-1 47€95
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based on 81 reviews Editorial and moderation guide
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Most helpful positive review:
by Flubuh
Posted on 10 Sep 2016

Great! But watch out for zoning on Linux

Very quiet, elegant design and works very well. On the other hand, and I thank Philippe L (July 17, 2016) thanks to whom my daughter was able to watch Totoro for the 765th time, it is necessary to install for Linux the small regionset utility and to assign to the player a zone (2 in Europe). Otherwise, the dvd will not launch. (I am on Linux Mint 18 Cinnamon)
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Most helpful critical review:
by FrancoisV
Posted on 29 Feb 2020

Incompatible Debian GNU/Linux 9

I have no complaints about the delivery and the LDLC after-sales service, which were up to scratch as usual. I ordered this LDLC external drive/burner thinking it was compatible with the Linux operating system of my Lenovo 500e Chromebook, since the technical specifications stated that it was Linux compatible. Despite my efforts to install regionset on the Debian GNU/Linux 9 version of my Chromebook, the LDLC Customer Service Chat told me that since the operating system did not recognize the connected device when blank or audio CDs were inserted, it was probably not compatible. I was told that since the operating system did not recognise the device when it was plugged in with blank CDs or audio, it was probably not compatible. LDLC sent me a free return slip to stick on the packaging of the player which I sent to LDLC St Quentin Falavier. While waiting for my refund, I will have to turn to a competitor of LDLC to find a compatible burner because, according to the LDLC Chat, there is currently none at LDLC!
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      • by Avar0gue
        Posted on 6 Nov 2023
        Bought on 7 Oct 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 10

        Impeccable

        Works well (plug and play), very practical, nothing to say except that it's reliable and has helped me out a lot and still works.

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      • by ThéoM
        Posted on 28 Oct 2023
        Bought on 19 Aug 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 9

        USB CD player not compatible everywhere

        Good CD player that works on Windows and Mac, but I would have liked it to also work on devices such as the Freebox, to avoid having to buy a DVD player.

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      • by Mercury
        Posted on 19 May 2023
        Bought on 31 Dec 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 9 Average rating: 8

        Disappointed

        It worked fine at first to play a DVD then I didn't need it until now, but now nothing!
        It runs CD/DVDs, but stops after about 20 seconds without any reaction from the computer (Xubuntu 22.04). Outdated warranty, too bad...

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      • by PatrickJ
        Posted on 28 Feb 2022
        Bought on 30 Jan 2022 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 8 Average rating: 9

        first notice

        this reader does exactly what it is made for and what I expected of it. No surprise then

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      • by JeanFrancoisV
        Posted on 31 Jan 2022
        Bought on 1 Jan 2022 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Order from 1 January 2022

        I received my order on time, well packaged and in very good condition. The product works perfectly and I highly recommend it!

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      • by Daniel R
        Posted on 17 Jan 2022
        Bought on 15 Dec 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 9

        Works well

        This player is working properly and was recognized by the PC.........................

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      • by AnnickN
        Posted on 1 Jan 2022
        Bought on 3 Dec 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Product meets expectations

        The product has been offered and is satisfactory to the user but I have no further details.

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      • by JeanPierreM
        Posted on 30 Dec 2021
        Bought on 27 Nov 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

        Always on top

        Picked up in the local shop in Hérouville Saint Clair. Pleasant staff and good advice.
        Happy holidays

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      • by DB78
        Posted on 19 Jul 2021
        Bought on 20 Jun 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10

        Good product

        Simple product corresponding to the need.
        Reasonable cost.
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      • by Jean pierre T
        Posted on 9 Jul 2021
        Bought on 4 Jul 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 8

        external drives/writers

        Very good drives, didn't have time to test them as burners, immediately recognized by laptop without drive

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      • by Perrine N
        Posted on 7 Jun 2021
        Bought on 8 May 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

        Perfect

        Very easy to use: just plug it into the computer. So far, only used to play CDs. Nothing to say. I recommend it.

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      • by Jean-Michel C
        Posted on 3 Jun 2021
        Bought on 6 May 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Satisfaction

        The product is as described. It corresponds perfectly to my expectations and I also recommend this product to compensate for the absence of a drive on current PCs

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      • by PhilippeM
        Posted on 24 Apr 2021
        Bought on 22 Mar 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Impeccable

        A CD-DVD player/writer that is well built (design and materials) and very easy to use (with Linux as far as I am concerned). I would recommend this purchase as a very good value for money.

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      • by YvanR
        Posted on 13 Apr 2021
        Bought on 16 Mar 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 9

        Purchase external hard drive

        Accurate site. You can easily find what you are looking for. Perfect delivery times.
        We strongly recommend it!

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      • by lkcp
        Posted on 29 Mar 2021
        Bought on 29 Jan 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 9

        Good product

        Good recognition under macOS and Archlinux.
        Plays DVDs and audio CDs without problems.
        Not very noisy
        Low vibration
        Non-slip pads provide good stability
        Possible need to connect both USB tips (linked on the same cable) for optimal playback/charging speed (so possibly occupies TWO USB ports).
        Smooth delivery.

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      • by CowBoy
        Posted on 11 Mar 2021
        Bought on 9 Feb 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 5

        Good product

        As described. Works very well.
        USB 3 external drives are quite rare. For me, this is more reassuring.

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      • by Lionel M
        Posted on 8 Jan 2021
        Bought on 8 Dec 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 13 Average rating: 8

        fast discreet, beautiful, slightly noisy at full speed

        Everything is said in the title or almost...

        I've been using it for a while now, but it's a great tool, and I'm very pleased with the quality of the product. I've been using it for a while now, but it's not a big deal to me. The aluminium casing (very elegant and sleek) dissipates heat well but, as a result, you can hear the noise of the rotation at full speed. This is usual for all burners. I didn't have to connect the two (Y) cables for the moment, which could be a problem given my configuration.

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      • by SalvatoreQ
        Posted on 1 Dec 2020
        Bought on 2 Nov 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 9

        Correct

        Meets my expectations. Works perfectly.
        You have to be careful with the opening as it is a bit light.
        We'll have to see how the camera ages.

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      • by Chris V
        Posted on 16 Oct 2020
        Bought on 22 Sep 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9

        Excellent Engraver

        Excellent hardware, works equally well on Windows and Linux, fast delivery and careful packaging.

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      • by AnnickL
        Posted on 13 Oct 2020
        Bought on 10 Sep 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        nice design object that goes well with my new laptop!

        I use to watch professional Qi gong DVDs and record, which I have not yet experienced!

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      • by Francois D
        Posted on 8 Oct 2020
        Bought on 27 Apr 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 9

        Very good product

        Bought after replacing my laptop, the new one not having a DVD drive.
        Not yet tried as a burner, but it works perfectly.

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      • by Laurent B
        Posted on 7 Oct 2020
        Bought on 31 May 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10

        Perfect

        Bought to replace my DVD burner integrated in my Mac, this one is recognized and works perfectly without doing anything but plugging it in, under Windows, MacOSX and Linux

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      • by as21
        Posted on 28 Jul 2020
        Bought on 30 Jun 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10

        Do it Job

        I was looking for a player to install products that are not yet dematerialized. As the use of this device is becoming less and less frequent, this LDLC product was the perfect answer to my request for its price.

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      • by Jean-Yves
        Posted on 19 Jun 2020
        Bought on 5 Feb 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 8

        Strange...

        Good device it seems, but strangely: 4 successive burning failures with a USB 3 connection (the burner seems to disconnect at the beginning of the process), successful burning without any problem with a USB 2 connection.

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      • by Math
        Posted on 17 Jun 2020
        Bought on 20 May 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 9

        Very good product.

        Space-saving and easy to use. Very good value for money and simple design.
        I have been using it for a long time and it is very easy to use.

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      • by SergeV
        Posted on 13 Jun 2020
        Bought on 14 Apr 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9

        nice

        Very nice aesthetics.
        I hope it will last long enough: I intend to make it travel a lot... we'll see. For the moment it's perfect.
        I can't blame LDLC for the delay in delivery given the circumstances (confinement).

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      • by DidierP
        Posted on 27 May 2020
        Bought on 29 Apr 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 9

        Small but works perfectly

        Very compact and works very well. The price/performance ratio is good. I am satisfied with LDLC as usual.

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      • by FrancoisV
        Posted on 29 Feb 2020
        Bought on 9 Feb 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 12 Average rating: 8

        Incompatible Debian GNU/Linux 9

        I have no complaints about the delivery and the LDLC after-sales service, which were up to scratch as usual.
        I ordered this LDLC external drive/burner thinking it was compatible with the Linux operating system of my Lenovo 500e Chromebook, since the technical specifications stated that it was Linux compatible.
        Despite my efforts to install regionset on the Debian GNU/Linux 9 version of my Chromebook, the LDLC Customer Service Chat told me that since the operating system did not recognize the connected device when blank or audio CDs were inserted, it was probably not compatible. I was told that since the operating system did not recognise the device when it was plugged in with blank CDs or audio, it was probably not compatible. LDLC sent me a free return slip to stick on the packaging of the player which I sent to LDLC St Quentin Falavier. While waiting for my refund, I will have to turn to a competitor of LDLC to find a compatible burner because, according to the LDLC Chat, there is currently none at LDLC!

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        Answer by [LDLC]: on 18 Mar 2020

        Dear Sir,

        Thank you for your message.
        Please be aware that the opinions and comments of our customers are very seriously taken into account by our services, which is why we have carried out the necessary checks, both internally and with our manufacturer, before providing you with this reply.

        We confirm that the LDLC US-1 portable burner is compatible with :

        - Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 or higher
        - Mac OS 10.x or higher
        - Linux 2.4.1.0 or higher

        The compatibility issue encountered here is not related to the operating system used, nor to our LDLC US-1 burner, but to the Chromebook itself, which does not allow the use of an external burner, regardless of the brand.

        For all your questions, our teams are at your disposal from Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm as well as on Saturday from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5pm at 04 27 46 6000 (Select choice 2 then choice 2). You can also send us an e-mail using the form on our website: https://www.ldlc.com/faq/

        Yours sincerely,

        The LDLC team

      • by Herve L
        Posted on 10 Jan 2020
        Bought on 12 Dec 2019 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 9

        fast delivery and compliant drive

        I am very satisfied with LDLC and the player, delivery time respected even during the strike. I will not hesitate to buy other equipment from this site.

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      • by maxjules
        Posted on 8 Jan 2020
        Bought on 21 Nov 2019 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 9 Average rating: 9

        Not too convenient

        I regret that my case does not have any more possibility of placing a CD/DVD burner; but it is the fashion!
        So I decided to go with this choice; I regret it a little because this burner is small to handle, the cable is very short and I have problems to burn in particular a cd/dvd of Windows recovery.
        I think I will eventually change to something more powerful.

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        Answer by [LDLC]: on 10 Jan 2020

        Dear Maxjules,

        We are sorry to hear about the problems you are experiencing with your LDLC US-1 external DVD burner.

        We use an experienced manufacturer who uses carefully selected components to offer reliable equipment with a good price/quality ratio: it is important that it meets your requirements!

        We would like to understand the problem you are experiencing: please contact our technical support team so that our colleagues can discuss it with you. Our teams are at your disposal from Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm as well as on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5pm on 04 27 46 6000 (select choice 2 then choice 2). You can also send us an e-mail using the form on our website: https://www.ldlc.com/faq/

        See you soon,

        The LDLC team

      • by NathalieG
        Posted on 7 Jan 2020
        Bought on 9 Dec 2019 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        EXCELLENT

        The delivery time was respected. The order was fully compliant with my expectations and was packaged very carefully.

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      • by Anonymous
        Posted on 17 Aug 2019
        Bought on 14 Jul 2019 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Very good material

        Space-saving, easy-to-use equipment. Good value for money and simple design. Suitable replacement for drive units built into the computer (computers with towers).

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      • by arcanciel
        Posted on 7 May 2019
        Bought on 25 Jun 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 1

        Sexy but not robust

        I rarely used this product but I had a backup of 12 DVDs to make these days. The mechanics of this burner failed me after 6 burns!
        In short, the case is nice, compact but what is inside is very light.
        Nothing beats a good old internal burner where the drawer does not contain any mechanics!

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        Answer by [LDLC]: on 3 Dec 2019

        Dear Sir,

        We are very sorry to hear about the inconvenience of using the LDLC US-1 external DVD burner.

        Please be aware that this product is manufactured by a very reliable player in the market, using rigorously selected components, high quality materials, with drastic tests for a finished product able to satisfy all your requirements.

        In order to have more details and to understand the incident encountered, I invite you to contact our Technical Support, so that our colleagues can bring the best adapted treatment to your case.

        Our teams are at your disposal from Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm as well as on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5pm at 04 27 46 6000 (Select choice 2 then choice 2). You can also send us an e-mail using the form on our website: https://www.ldlc.com/faq/

        Yours sincerely,

        The LDLC team

      • by jason F
        Posted on 27 Feb 2019
        Bought on 18 Feb 2019 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 17 Average rating: 9

        Beau

        It's a beautiful product, it's sleek, thin and well finished.
        It's quiet and easy to use, just plug it in and you're good to go.
        I have not had any problems with compatibility with my PC on Windows 10.
        It's a great product and I'm very happy with it.

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      • by Anonymous
        Posted on 18 Feb 2019
        Bought on 12 Feb 2019 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 6

        Quite well.

        The finish is average. The drawer is not motorised. Otherwise it does the job expected. I have a slight doubt about the long term reliability, but this is mainly due to the general finish. I have a real doubt: the warranty period indicated on the instructions is one year, but on your website two versions appear at the same time in different places, one for 1 year and the other for 2 years. I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but I'm sure it is, so I'm not sure if it's a good idea. So if LDLC could clarify the situation it would be great. I have been a customer of LDLC since the beginning of the company's creation and I am generally very satisfied with this brand. I'm a bit disappointed by this first purchase of an LDLC product.

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        Answer by [LDLC]: on 3 Dec 2019

        Dear Sir,

        Our General Terms and Conditions of Sale apply to all guarantees: https://media.ldlc.com/pdf/ldlc/fr/fr/cgv.pdf

        For more details, please contact our Customer Service Department. Our teams are at your disposal from Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm as well as on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5pm at 04 27 46 6000 (Select choice 2 then choice 1). You can also send us an e-mail using the form on our website: https://www.ldlc.com/faq/

        Yours sincerely,

        The LDLC team

      • by Clément K
        Posted on 27 Dec 2018
        Bought on 27 Nov 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 9

        Reader/Grader fulfilling its role

        I bought this player/writer to rip CDs, which it does adequately.

        Negative point: It needs 2 USB ports to work.
        1 is probably used to power the drive, the other for data.

        However, I have my doubts about the durability of the item over time.

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      • by Georges M
        Posted on 7 Dec 2018
        Bought on 8 Nov 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 9

        Good product - very simple zoning

        I'm on Linux, Ubuntu 18. When I received it, I first plugged it in as is: it seemed to work. Disciplined, I did the "zoning" as indicated by the LDLC helpdesk:

        1 install the regionset package:
        -connect to the internet
        -open a terminal (CTRL+ALT+T) and type
        sudo apt install regionset
        - after giving your password, it installs itself

        2 -connect the drive and insert a disk (I put an empty CD)

        3 - in the terminal type the command:
        regionset /dev/cdrom

        4 - type "Y

        5 - type "2" to determine the zone (2=Europe)

        and that's it. Quick and easy. Good product
        Thanks to the LDLC advisors

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      • by Jean-marc C
        Posted on 6 Nov 2018
        Bought on 29 Oct 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Easy to use but short cable

        Installed without any problems. The only point I would like to mention is that the double USB cable is quite short (about 50 cm). As my two free sockets are at the back of the fixed PC, I was thinking of putting the drive on the front of the tower. For my configuration, it is too short to put it as I would have liked.
        Conclusion: good product, think about the wiring constraints (2 free USB sockets, with 50 cm of cable max).

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      • by Aquila
        Posted on 8 Oct 2018
        Bought on 31 Jul 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 28 Average rating: 9

        Perfect

        Fulfils its purpose perfectly. Immediately recognized by Windows 10, this drive/writer is fast, quiet and very efficient for both DVDs and audio CDs.
        Its portability allows it to be used on any computer.

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      • by Kealoha P
        Posted on 1 Oct 2018
        Bought on 19 Sep 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 10

        Magic

        Whoa! I've never seen an external drive before and as someone who owns an iMac and has no built-in drive, this one is really useful for any kind of installation.
        Small and thin, this drive doesn't take up much space in the storage area and it's quite quiet.

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      • by Mathys M
        Posted on 18 Aug 2018
        Bought on 19 Aug 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 8

        Excellent product

        LDLC offers a quality product for its tiny price. It's a must have if you're looking for a cheap drive/writer that does its job excellently. The only negative point is the two USB ports that it monopolizes, which is not always pleasant because it has to be disconnected.

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      • by Martine L
        Posted on 21 Jun 2018
        Bought on 18 Apr 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10

        VERY COMPETITIVE

        Product corresponding to my expectations. Small, small footprint, allows me to run programs on DVD in most cases (it's not because of the drive but some software are not to the new W10 standards).

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      • by franck F
        Posted on 16 Apr 2018
        Bought on 5 Apr 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10

        LDLC US-1 burner drive

        LDLC US-1 drive: No software installation, takes up little space, USB 3.0, efficient reading and burning, decent speed for a reasonable price. The product is fast and well packaged so there is no major risk of damaging the product. I would recommend this product to anyone who doesn't need Blu-Ray. I would recommend this product to anyone who doesn't need Blu-Ray. It is a good product from a serious company that I have purchased a variety of good quality products from in the past. Good information on the characteristics of each product.

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      • by christian B
        Posted on 9 Apr 2018
        Bought on 23 Mar 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 9

        Nothing to say. Perfect.

        As stated in the title: Nothing to say. Perfect.
        Simple to connect and no more wasted space on my desk. Connected to a NUC with 4GB of RAM and a 500GB SSD. The access time is more than reasonable and the price/quality ratio is unbeatable.
        I'm very happy with it. I would recommend it to your friends and family.

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      • by Anonymous
        Posted on 14 Feb 2018
        Bought on 23 Jan 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Perfect

        This reader is directly recognized by Windows 1O, compact, silent and portable, it works in USB 3.0 and it does not require any charger but requires 2 free usb ports to be able to connect it in all safety. unbeatable quality/price ratio!

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      • by Francois M
        Posted on 6 Oct 2017
        Bought on 7 Sep 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 9

        Practice

        I preferred to buy a laptop without a drive for reasons of comfort (weight & thickness). This external drive fulfils its role perfectly, at an attractive price. It is only used very occasionally as I now mainly use large capacity USB sticks, but you may need to play an "old" DVD from time to time!

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      • by Joliet F
        Posted on 4 Oct 2017
        Bought on 5 Sep 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

        Very good, be careful with the zoning

        The player is small and efficient and does what it is asked to do.
        However, I spent some time to understand that the region of the dvd player was not configured (under linux Manjaro). It's just a matter of doing it with the regionset utility. It would be nice if this was stated in the product description.
        I haven't managed to burn yet and I don't know if it's software or hardware, no opinion on this side for the moment.

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      • by Anonymous
        Posted on 25 Sep 2017
        Bought on 15 Sep 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Unbeatable value for money

        Practical, compact and usb 3, what more could you ask for?
        Directly recognized by windows and no reading problems.
        I've not yet tested the burning, but it's not likely to be a bad surprise from an LDLC product.

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      • by xandercagexxx
        Posted on 1 Sep 2017
        Bought on 29 Aug 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 8

        Very nice

        Seems to be a quality drive/burner. Works perfectly under windows and does what it was designed to do.

        Quite light, the finish is really nice.
        An accessory to have in your geek bag :)

        Thanks LDLC for this nice product.

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      • by Soundkail
        Posted on 23 Aug 2017
        Bought on 28 Jul 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 9

        CD/DVD player

        Robust, thin and light, what else?

        Does its job perfectly.

        Don't read the bluray.

        Is recognized directly. (under windows at least)

        Cable a bit short but you get used to it.

        It's not recognised by my TV, too bad, but that's a detail.

        Price more than correct. I recommend it.

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