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LG Burners & Drives GP08NU20 1

GP08NU20

Super-Multi Portable Slim DVD Rewriter

Discontinued

Key Features

  • The LG Super-Multi GH22NP21 internal DVD Rewriter features a 22x DVD±R write speed and a 48x write speed for CD-R. Designed for storage needs that demand consistency, the GH22NP21 reads and writes in CD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD RAM formats giving you the option to choose the media best suited for each task.
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TRANSFER RATES - WRITE
TRANSFER RATES - READ
ACCESS TIME
SUSTAINED RATE
BURSTTRANSFER RATE
BUFFER SIZE
HOST INTERFACE
OPERATING SYSTEMS
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
DIMENSIONS (WxHxD)
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What People Are Saying

Rated 5 out of 5 by from LG Portable Super Multi-Drive This is a Small but VERY effective DVD/CD. It is Fast, Small, and an excellant portable drive. I have had aqbsolutely NO problems with mine. I would Highlty recommend this item. Still Impressed Dan
Date published: 2013-03-06
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need to download driver

Asked by: Clyde 75
Please go the the below link. ^AC http://www.lg.com/us/support/product-help/CT30000780-20150112066775-software-upgrade
Answered by: amber
Date published: 2018-03-26

Will it read all regions

Asked by: Tupps05
Our offices, in the United States, do not have product information for Australia. In order to obtain such information, it is recommended to check our subsidiary’s website, at http://www.lg.com/au/support/contact/support-here-to-help.jsp.
Answered by: NeilE
Date published: 2017-03-23

Hallo Lg Portebel super Drive compatible for MacBook Pro.  Thank you 

Asked by: King xxx
The LG Super-Multi Portable Slim DVD Rewriter, Model # GP08NU20 only supports Windows Vista™, and Windows XP Operating Systems. You can visit our site at http://www.lg.com/us/burners-drives to see other drives that are compatible with Mac OS X Operating Systems if you are in the U.S...^IFV
Answered by: LGJoel
Date published: 2016-12-13

Is this product compatible with the macbook air?

Asked by: Teddy
Is the Super Multi DVD rewriter GP08NU10 compatible with MacBookAir running El Capital OS X 10.11.6
Answered by: Slavopetras
Date published: 2016-10-30

where can i find drivers for L G product GP08NU20 compatible with windows 10 UK couldnt help said US product ask them 

Asked by: Patbarb
Our offices, in the United States, do not have specific product information units released in the United Kingdom. In order to obtain such information, it is recommended to check our subsidiary’s website, at http://www.lg.com/uk/support/contact/support-here-to-help.jsp.
Answered by: NeilE
Date published: 2016-10-28

How can I get the installation disk 

Asked by: Jade6725
We regret the inconvenience you have experienced with this Optical Drive. We normally do not have extra disks available for these drives. Please contact our Customer Interactive Center at 800-243-0000 for any assistance which might be available.
Answered by: NeilE
Date published: 2017-02-03

What discs will this drive read?

I have a dvd minidisc camcorder, will this drive read those discs? If so, will it read VR mode minidiscs? Thanks.
Asked by: oy37
This drive supports the following disc types: DVD-ROM(Single/Dual), DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R Double layer, DVD-R Dual layer, DVD- RAM, CD-Digital Audio & CD-Extra, CD-Plus, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA-Ready, CD-I FMV, CD-TEXT, CD-Bridge, CD-R, CD-RW, Photo-CD (Single & Multi-Session), Video CD, DVD-VIDEO
Answered by: LGJoel
Date published: 2015-10-25

Is this model able to write on double layer DVDs

Can this model GP08NU20 write on DL (double layer) DVD?
Asked by: Marky
Yes, this recorder is capable of utilizing DVD-R DL discs at 2x, 4x, and 6x. It can also use DVD+R DL discs at 2.4x, 4x, and 6x. It can read them up to an 8x maximum speed.
Answered by: NeilE
Date published: 2013-10-22
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