Krypore
Krypore External CD DVD Drive
Bottom line: The Krypore External CD DVD Drive is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro software & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by Krypore's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
Specifications: USB Interface: USB 3.0 (Backwards Compatible with USB 2.0.1.0) &Type C Compatible System: Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP, Linux, and all versions ofOS Supported formats: DVD-ROM, DVD-video, CD-R/RW, CD-ROM/XA, CD-ROM, CD-EXTRA, CD-TEXT Supported media types:CD-ROM,CD-R,CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD RAM Reading Speed: DVD 8X ; CD 24X Writing Speed: DVD±R DL 4X DVD±R 8X DVD±RW 6X CD-R 24X CD-RW 6X Memory Cache: 2M Voltage: 5V Troubleshooting Methods: 1)Q:What you can use it for? A 1.This external CD/DVD RW Drive allows us to play movies…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Krypore External CD DVD Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Krypore's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro software & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- [Excellent Design & Performance] High performance, high stability and fast reading speed, and has anti-burn-in control chip to reduce the error rate and has a super error correcting function.
- [Wide Compatibility] Suitable for Laptops /Desktops/s without a built-in drive, compatible with WIN98/XP/WIN7/WIN8, WIN10/XP/VISTA/OS 8.6 or higher system. Supported disc formats: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD + R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DL, CDA, CD-ROM, CD-R, VCD, SVCD, CD-RW.
- [Multifunctional Drives] USB DVD drive does not require any additional drives or external power supply, just plug it into the USB port to detect the DVD driver. You can watch DVD movies, install software or system, listen to music, burn files, burn movies to CD / DVD, etc.
- [High Speed] Type-C and USB 3.0 ports for faster and more efficient data transfer, supports data transfer at speeds up to 5Gbps, which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Read speed: DVD-ROM 8x; CD-ROM 24x. Burning speed: DVD-R, DVD + R 8X; DVD-RW 4X; CD-R 24x.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Krypore |
|---|---|
| Color | black |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | 2408TRY1762 |
| Compatibility | Linux |
| Special Feature | Shock Resistant |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Additional Features | Shock Resistant |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 2.0/3.0 |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 1 Inches |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 1"L x 1"W x 1"H |
| Optical Storage Read Speed | 5.0 |
| Optical Storage Write Speed | 5.0 |
| Full listing title | External CD DVD Drive, with USB 3.0 & Type-C, Portable CD/DVD Drive and Burner for Laptop, Desktop, Compatible with Windows XP / 7/8 / 10 / Vista/Linux /10 OS- System |
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