The Verbatim External Slimline CD/DVD Writer 98938 in Nero Black is a versatile external drive designed for use with laptops, PCs, and Macs. This sleek and compact drive, measuring only 5.25 inches in form factor, offers a read speed of 24x and a write speed of 8x for efficient performance. With support for various writable formats such as CD-R, DVD+RW, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, and DVD+R, as well as readable formats like DVD-ROM, this Verbatim drive is perfect for duplication tasks. Additionally, it features USB-powered operation and a USB port for easy connectivity, making it a convenient and reliable choice for all your CD/DVD burning needs.