Lenovo Slim DVD Burner DB65 – 888015471
The Lenovo Slim DVD Burner DB65 is a portable external optical drive built for laptops that no longer include a built-in disc drive, a common gap on modern ultrabooks and IdeaPad notebooks. It connects via USB 2.0, requiring no external power source, and supports a broad range of disc formats including DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, CD-R, and CD-ROM. Write speeds reach up to 24x for CDs and 8x for DVDs, with average access times of 140ms for CDs and 160ms for DVDs, keeping disc reading and burning responsive for everyday use. At just 200g and 14mm thick, the drive is designed to match the slim profile of most Lenovo and IdeaPad notebooks, making it easy to slip into a laptop bag. A 0.75MB cache helps smooth out read/write operations, and the drive includes bundled DVD burning software for immediate use without hunting for separate tools.
Key Features
- Broad disc format support, covering DVD-RAM, DVD±RW, DVD±R, CD-RW, CD-R, and CD-ROM
- USB 2.0 connectivity, requiring no external power adapter
- Fast write speeds, up to 24x for CDs and 8x for DVDs
- Ultra-slim, portable design at just 200g and 14mm thick
- Includes bundled DVD burning software, ready to use without a separate software purchase
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | DB65 (888015471) |
| Optical Drive Type | DVD Burner / CD-RW |
| Supported Formats | DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, CD-R, CD-ROM |
| Write Speed | Up to 24x CD, 8x DVD±R |
| CD Average Access Time | 140ms |
| DVD Average Access Time | 160ms |
| Cache Size | 0.75MB |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
| Width | 144mm |
| Thickness | 14mm |
| Weight | 0.20kg |
| Disc Compatibility | 12cm and 8cm CD/DVD discs |
| Certifications | IEC 60825-1, EMC, BSMI (Taiwan), SEMKO, CB, CSA, C-Tick, KC (Korea), UL, TUV, FCC, VCCI, CE Mark, GOST (Russia), NOM |
| What’s in the Box | Lenovo DVD Burner DB65 (main unit) |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Best Suited For
- Laptop owners without a built-in optical drive, common on modern ultrabooks and slim notebooks that skip a disc drive entirely
- Users needing to install software from physical media or play/burn DVDs and CDs occasionally rather than as a primary storage method
- Travelers wanting a lightweight, portable drive, since the slim 14mm profile and 200g weight add minimal bulk to a bag
Recommended Action: Confirm your laptop has a working USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port with enough power output, since this drive draws power directly from the USB connection rather than using a separate adapter.
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