Lite-On Europe has announced a new slim external DVD writer, the SSM-85H5SX. Along with support for LightScribe, the SSM-85H5SX features 8x DVD±R, 4x DVD±R DL and 5x DVD-RAM writing speeds.
The SSM-85H5SX is a streamlined Super AllWrite drive: portable and sleek and capable of reading, writing and re-writing any DVD disc format on the market, including DVD-RAM. Furthermore, the SSM-85H5SX is equipped with LightScribe technology for burning labels directly onto the surface of a CD or DVD. The USB 2.0 connection ensures a fast transfer of data. With the SSM-85H5SX Lite-On IT provides a solution for those who are looking for compact size and good performance of their optical storage device.

"The SSM-85H5SX is especially handy for travelers and great for notebook users and not only because of its portability and lightweight design", says Jelmer Veldman, Lite-On IT's European marketing manager. "Thanks to its compatibility with all kinds of CD and DVD media it is a one-stop archival and presentation solution for anyone with a need of copying and storing data. And thanks to LightScribe support consumers have an efficient way of creating customized and professional labels for CD and DVD discs. That is what differentiates the SSM-85H5SX from other slim external drives on the market."
The SSM-85H5SX will be available on the European market in mid-January for a € 109 including VAT. More information is available on Lite-On's website.