More and more notebook manufacturers are removing optical drives from their devices to make them thinner. However, CDs and DVDs remain some of the most commonly used media types. Verbatim offers the solution with this external Slimline CD/DVD burner. This small device is the perfect addition to your notebook, ultrabook, or netbook. With it, you can install your software or create backups. The Verbatim external Slimline CD/DVD burner is powered via USB, so you don't need a bulky adapter. The drive is barely larger than a DVD and easily fits in your bag, allowing you to take it anywhere. The drive comes with Nero's Burn & Archive software, which includes numerous special features such as DiscSpan, MediaHome, and SecureDisc technology to help you successfully organize, burn, and archive your important files.