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The LG GP65NB60 is an ultra‑slim, bus‑powered external DVD‑CD writer that connects via USB‑A 2.0 and requires no external power adapter. It offers 24× CD and 8× DVD write speeds, M‑DISC support, and cross‑platform plug‑and‑play compatibility for Windows and macOS.
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$28.99
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$29.00
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$23.99
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$55.98
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Best For
Students and professionals who need occasional CD/DVD access, home users with legacy media collections, data archivists who want M‑DISC support, travelers and remote workers needing a lightweight, bus‑powered drive, and anyone with a modern laptop lacking an internal optical drive. Typical use cases include installing legacy software, backing up photos to disc, watching DVDs on a laptop, ripping old DVDs, and creating long‑term M‑DISC backups.
Not Ideal For
Power users who require frequent high‑speed burning and fast data transfers via USB 3.0, environments where a rugged build is essential, setups that need vertical drive placement, or users who are highly sensitive to any operational noise.
Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers commend the GP65NB60 for its plug‑and‑play ease of use, solid read/write reliability, and the inclusion of M‑DISC support at a budget price. They note the drive’s slim, lightweight design makes it travel‑friendly, but caution that the all‑plastic chassis feels cheap and the USB 2.0 interface lags behind newer USB 3.0 models. Overall, editors view it as a strong value choice for occasional optical‑media tasks.
What Users Say
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the immediate recognition on both Windows and macOS, the compact form factor that fits in laptop bags, and the ability to handle damaged discs. Recurring complaints focus on the flimsy feel, the need for two hands to load discs, hidden costs for full‑featured software, and noticeable noise during fast burns.
Common Complaints
The drive feels cheap and flimsy, it shifts when opening the tray requiring two hands to load discs, some units push paid software upgrades (hidden cost), and it can be noisy during high‑speed burns in quiet rooms.
What People Are Saying
“Worked perfectly right out of the box on my Windows 11 laptop.”
“Recognized immediately by macOS 13.5 and plays DVDs flawlessly with VLC.”
“Great for college students—fits in my laptop sleeve and burns installation discs easily.”
“Played a damaged DVD that other drives couldn’t handle—impressive error correction.”
“Lightweight and compact—ideal for travel.”
“Feels cheap and flimsy—worried it might break if dropped.”
“Need two hands to insert a disc because it slides around.”
“Thought it was plug-and-play, but had to pay $69 for software to play DVDs—felt like a hidden cost.”
“Noisy during high-speed burns in a quiet room.”
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