Question 1

Will this play DVDs?

Accepted Answer

These units, that are powered by USB connections, come with 2 plugs on the side that goes into the computer. Both have to be plugged into a socket that is independently powered from each other, in order not to exceed the power allowed by one socket. Otherwise they operate sporadically at best. If your laptop USB's aren't setup like that, you might have to try an externally powered USB hub. You might also check Samsung's website for drivers to download for your OS, if that doesn't do it. Mine is running on Windows 7. Also, I've found these dual USB connected devices confuse the OS easily, & must be unplugged/replugged occasionally to reboot them.

Question 2

The Spec's page only lists Windows 7, Vista, & XP as supported O/S for this device.  Wanting to put this on a Microsoft Surface Pro 8 that will run W7 3rd Party Software.  If anyone knows for sure please let me know if this device will work with W8 Pro ???

Accepted Answer

Dave S,

I have the LG USB 2.0 Super Blue Ray and am running it on a Dell Laptop with Windows 8.1 Pro, and it does work with DVDs, I have not tried it with a Blue Ray however.

Windows 8.1 does not come with a Codex so you will need to download a video player.  I settled on VLC Media Player since the others I tried really did not work.

Good luck.

Question 3

Is the LG Super Multi Blue portable Slim Blu-Ray drive powered by
the USB 2.0 or ???  Thank you for your time & diligence.

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is powered by the USB. Great little drive and quite portable for a laptop bag.

Question 4

can i watch blu ray movies on this also does it work with usb 3.0 ?

Accepted Answer

Yes and yes.  You need two open USB ports side-by-side to connect.

Question 5

Does this unit record and play double layer disc's?

Accepted Answer

Play yes, record no;

SUPER MULTI BLUE PORTABLE WITH 3D BLU-RAY DISC PLAYBACK & M-DISC™ SUPPORT

CD Write Speed
Supported Discs
Buffer Capacity
External
USB 2.0
8x max.
24x max.
BD-ROM (SL/DL), BD-R (SL/DL/TL/QL), BD-RE (SL/DL/TL), DVD-ROM (SL/DL), DVD±R (SL/DL), DVD±RW, DVD-RAM, M-DISC, CD-R/RW/ROM, CD-DA, Video CD"
2MB
HIDE WRITE SPEED (MAX)
DVD+R
DVD+R DL
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
DVD+RW
DVD-RW
DVD-RAM
CD-R
CD-RW
8x
6x
8x
6x
8x
6x
5x
24x
24x

Question 6

Can I burn things to disc with this?

Accepted Answer

YES

Question 7

my machine mac compatible what modle is use ?

Accepted Answer

Kby C.  This device is not supported with MAC OS by the vendor.   However, plug and play drivers might allow this device to function.
I would suggest looking at a device that supports MAC with the installation CD.  
Hope this helps.
Thanks,
-Steven

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