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KEY FEATURES

  • PLUG AND BURN
  • PORTABLE EXTERNAL - CONNECTS VIA USB 2.0
  • M-DISC SUPPORT
  • MAX 8X DVD±R WRITE SPEED
Super-Multi Portable DVD Rewriter with M-DISC™
$

Superior data protection with M-DISC™ Support

The M-DISC™uses a patent rock-like recording surface instead of organic dye to etch your data onto a disc. The M-DISC has been tested and proven to outlast standard DVDs currently on the market.

Silent Play

The Silent Play technology helps reduce noise during playback by recognizing different multimedia and automatically adjusting the playback speed according to its criteria for optimal performance.

Super Multi Compatibility

LG Super Multi Compatibility optical drives can read and write different types of disc formats in one convenient package.

1. DVD+R 2. RW DVD-R 3. RW DVD-RAM

This gives you the option to choose the media best suited for each task.

Mini USB

Provides easy connection with Mini USB cable. No additional power source needed.

Win 10 & MAC OS Compatible

Enjoy complete freedom in use with compatible support for Windows 10 and MAC OS.

8x Writing Speed

Burn more discs in less time with 8x DVD-Max writing speed.

Slim Style

The overall slim design of only 0.55 inches high optimizes space for the slim OPU installation. It allows for a sleek companion to thin Ultrabooks and enhanced portability.
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SUMMARY

    • Drive Type
    • External

OPERATING SYSTEMS

    • OPERATING SYSTEMS
    • Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista™, Windows XP, Mac OS® X

TRANSFER RATES-WRITE

    • DVD-R
    • 2x CLV, 4x PCAV, 8x CAV
    • DVD-R (DL)
    • 2x CLV, 4x PCAV, 6x PCAV
    • M-DISC
    • 4x
    • DVD-RAM
    • 2x, 3x ZCLV, 5x PCAV (Ver.2.2) (12x Media: Not supported)
    • DVD+R (DL)
    • 2.4x CLV, 4x PCAV, 6x PCAV
    • DVD+R
    • 2.4x CLV, 4x PCAV, 8x CAV
    • DVD+RW
    • 2.4x, 3.3x CLV, 4x ZCLV, 8x ZCLV (8x speed disc: 3.3x CLV, 8x ZCLV)
    • CD-R
    • 10x CLV, 16x PCAV, 24x CAV
    • CD-RW
    • 4x, 10xCLV, 16x ZCLV, 24x ZCLV (High Speed: 10xCLV,Ultra Speed: 24x ZCLV,Ultra Speed plus: 24x ZCLV)
    • DVD-RW
    • 2x CLV, 4x, 6x ZCLV

TRANSFER RATES-READ

    • M-DISC
    • 8x
    • DVD-Video (CSS Compliant Disc)
    • 4x max (Single/Dual layer)
    • CD-DA (DAE)
    • 24x max
    • DVD-RAM(Ver.2.2)
    • 6x
    • DVD-R/RW/ROM
    • 8x/8x/8x max
    • DVD-R DL
    • 8x max
    • DVD+R DL
    • 8x max
    • DVD+R/+RW
    • 8x/8x max

ACCESS TIME

    • DVD-ROM
    • 167 ms typ
    • CD-ROM
    • 139 ms typ
    • DVD-RAM (Ver.2.2)
    • 203 ms typ

BUFFER SIZE

    • BUFFER SIZE
    • 0.75MB Under-run prevention function embedded

HOST INTERFACE

    • External (Host)
    • USB 2.0 (480Mbits/s)

COMPLIANCE

    • EMC/EMI
    • Class 1 laser product comply with DHHS rules 21 CFR Subchapter J Class 1 laser product to EN60825-1 / IEC 60825-1
    • Safety UL
    • TUV, SEMKO, CB & IEC60825-1 Report, FDA, GOST, NOM, CSA
    • Laser Safety
    • Class 1 laser product comply with DHHS rules 21 CFR Subchapter J Class 1 laser product to EN60825-1 / IEC 60825-1

DIMENSIONS(W x H x D)

    • DIMENSIONS (W x H x D)
    • 5.66" x 0.68" x 5.33"(144mm x 17.5mm x 135.5mm)
    • Weight
    • 0.46 lbs(210g)

BURST TRANSFER RATE

    • USB High-Speed
    • 480Mbps (60Mbyte/s)
    • USB Full-Speed
    • 12Mbps (1.5Mbyte/s)

WARRANTY/UPC

    • UPC
    • 058231309133

What people are saying

Rated 3 out of 5 by from Not so happy with this. I bought this about a month ago and it works great - sometimes. It seems to work when it wants to and works well then. I'm having to remove the CD/DVD and re-insert it to get it to restart where it left off. Love it when it works well, but not happy with the starting and stopping.
Date published: 2021-04-04
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Great While it Works - Flimsy Got this and it worked great. Next time I needed it, the tray door would not open. Have done everything to try and get it to open, short of smashing the thing. So the transport is Cheap and Flimsy it is not worth the portability of the unit. Don't Waste Your Money, get something better
Date published: 2020-02-06
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Works great. Portable--just plug and play. Burned a CD yesterday and it was fast and easy.
Date published: 2018-05-04
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WHERE TO FINDS DRIVERS FOR SLIM PORTABLE DVD WRITE MODEL GP50NB40

Asked by: JEFFout
For proper assistance with your disc drive, please give our computer specialists a call at 800-243-0000.
Answered by: ChrisPSM
Date published: 2019-11-13

Does it play CD's on MP3

Asked by: ET I am at home
The LG Super-Multi Portable DVD Rewriter with M-DISC™, Model # GP50NB40 will read CD-DA (DAE) and will write to CD-R, and CD-RW discs. You can burn MP3 files on to a CD-R or CD-RW disc formatted as a DATA CD...^IFV
Answered by: LGJoel
Date published: 2018-07-23

I am looking to purchase this product, does it play blueray DVDs?

Asked by: hwg1
The LG Super-Multi Portable DVD Rewriter with M-DISC™, Model # GP50NB40 is a DVD Player and it cannot read or write to Blu-ray DVDs...^IFV
Answered by: LGJoel
Date published: 2022-04-28

does it works with MacOS 10.13.3? 

Asked by: semb
The LG Super-Multi Portable DVD Rewriter with M-DISC™, Model # GP50NB40 is compatible with the Mac OS X v.10.5.4 or Higher, Direct X 9.0 or Higher Operating Systems...^IFV
Answered by: LGJoel
Date published: 2018-04-04

is this device multi region

Asked by: jas s
This DVD writer supports region playback control Phase II and is not multi region. ^CP
Answered by: ChrisPSM
Date published: 2020-10-06

Does the LG GP50NB40 external dvd rewriter work with windows 10? 

Asked by: aaronbb
It is working for me as charm, but some users had a different experience. I have Windows 10 x64 and no drivers were needed.
Answered by: Heroselohim
Date published: 2017-02-21

How do you open it

Asked by: Jlt82
It may not be apparent from the images of the LG Super-Multi Portable DVD Rewriter with M-DISC™, Model # GP50NB40, but if you look at it's frontal image, right next to the emergency eject hole (to its' left) is a silver button is the eject button...^IFV
Answered by: LGJoel
Date published: 2017-02-21

I have got one with me and I have LG PLASMA 50" tv and I want to connect it how will it work?

Asked by: Krunch
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: 2017-02-21
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