Question 1

Does this come with everything I need?

Accepted Answer

USB cable is included. It is powered through the USB and needs no external power source. You will need blank disks if you wish to burn DVD's or CD's.

Question 2

What is included in the box, any Cables or Software?

Accepted Answer

There is software included in the box; however, I did not have to use it since the product is pretty much plug and play if I remember correctly.  Yes there is a USB cable included in the box.  This cable is important since it is double-ended BUT you must attach the cable that has the large round tube looking attached to it from your laptop to the DVDRW writer.  This is important....a standard USB cable will not allow for communication between Laptop and writer/player.  Additionally this cable is rather short so make sure you have enough space next to your desktop or laptop for the connection.  So far I have been very pleased with this product.  It takes up very little room next to my laptop and you cannot beat the price from Newegg which included free shipping.  Best price on the web.  Hope this is helpful.

Question 3

Does it come with the software to write to a DVD ?

Accepted Answer

No it does not...I use BurnAware freeware to write to a DVD or CD....this is a very good product; however, it appears to be out of stock at this time.

Question 4

I purchased a GP60 from Newegg, but can't get a simple DVD to play when I put in the DVD. Are Netflix DVD's somehow protected so won't be recognized on devices like this that can also burn/copy the files?
I can SEE the files and DVD name when inserted, and hear it running, just nothing opens. Clicking 'autoplay' makes the DVD player go quiet, and again nothing happens....
Thanks for your help!!

Accepted Answer

there is a big posibility that your windows media player is not updated or cant read netflix media format, try downloading free media player like DVDplayer applications you can google it, if you have itunes try to open the quicktime player and open the file using the application, do not try to open it directly from the CD, try also to open the windows media player first and open the media file from the CD (look for the large file common file extension is MOV/MPG, hope this help

Question 5

Can I use the LG Model GP60NB50 as a straightforward DVD and CD player by plugging it into the back of my receiver and then use it to play DVDs and CDs through my home theater system?

Accepted Answer

No, it needs to connect to either a mac or pc computer through a USB cable and thus the drivers run the drive. without recognition (through the OS drivers), the unit data will not operate.

Question 6

Is this drive compatible with Macintosh ??

Accepted Answer

I have not tried, but it should be, and I have never used one of any brand that wasn't compatible with anything from Window XP through Windows 8 as well as OSX.

In my experience every model works with any system. They are universal.

Question 7

Can i directly connect it to TV to watch DVD/CD?

Accepted Answer

No, you cannot, according to their literature. I tried it, anyway, and no, you cannot.

I was able to connect my laptop to the TV with hdmi and watch and hear discs playing in the drive connected to the laptop.

Question 8

does it work with acer w3 tablet?

Accepted Answer

Not sure. This device uses a USB interface and W3 uses  micro USB. I do know that.

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