More and more notebook vendors choose to leave the optical drive out of their notebooks in favour of slim designs. However CDs and DVDs are still one of the most commonly used media types. Verbatim has the solution with the External Slimline CD/DVD Writer.This little device is what you need if you own a notebook, ultrabook or netbook. Use it to install your software or to create a back-up. The Verbatim External Slimline CD/DVD Writer is USB powered so no power adapter is needed. It is barely larger than a DVD and fits easily in your pocket - you never have to go anywhere without it!The drive comes with Nero Burn and Archive software which includes numerous special features including DiscSpan, MediaHome and SecureDisc Technology to help you successfully organise, burn and archive your important files.