Brand | Hitachi |
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Product Dimensions | 14.1 x 13.65 x 1.4 cm; 200 g |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Item model number | 150465 |
Manufacturer | LG |
Series | GP60NB60 |
Colour | Black |
Hard Disk Description | No Hard-disk |
Wireless Type | 802.11a |
Wattage | 3600 |
Optical Drive Type | External |
Hardware Platform | Laptop, PC, Television |
Operating System | Windows 11 |
Are Batteries Included | No |
Lithium Battery Energy Content | 4.9 Watt Hours |
Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries contained in equipment |
Lithium Battery Weight | 0.85 g |
Number Of Lithium Ion Cells | 5 |
Number of Lithium Metal Cells | 5 |
Item Weight | 200 g |
Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
Hitachi-LG GP60 External DVD Drive, Slim Portable DVD Burner/Writer/Player for Laptop, Windows and Mac OS Compatible, USB 2.0, 8x Read/Write Speed - Black
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Operating system | Windows 11 |
Special feature | Portable |
Hardware interface | Unknown |
Brand | Hitachi |
Optical storage write speed | 24, 6 |
About this item
- Play your media on your laptop, PC or digital photo frame by simply connecting the drive with a USB cable (USB 2.0 interface compatible with USB 3.0)
- M-DISC Support: M-Discs have been tested and proven to outlast standard DVD's, offering superior data protection with greater longevity for photos, videos and data files
- Silent Play Technology: Helps reduce noise during playback by adjusting the playback speed to the optimal performance for different multimedia
- Super Multi Compatibility: Reads and writes DVD+/-R, DVD+/-R DL, DVD-RAM and CD-R discs in one convenient package -with an 8x DVD+/-R write speed
- Windows 11 and MAC OS compatible, sleek and lightweight design, product weight: 200 g
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TV Connectivity
Enjoy your media on your TVs, digital photo frames and PCs by simply connecting your drive with USB cable.
Superior data protection with M-DISC Support + Silent Play
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.
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
Hitachi-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-RAM 3. RW DVD-R
This gives you the option to choose the media best suited for each task.
8x Writing Speed
Burn more discs in less time with 8x DVD-Max writing speed.
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Sold by | Clever-Stuff | Clever-Stuff | Flsc | Homeyuan UK | Antika Local UK direct | Amazon US |
hardware interface | unknown | usb c, ata, ata | usb | usb3.0 c | usb c | usb |
operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 10 | Windows 11/10/8.1/7/XP/2003/Vista, Linux, all version Mac OS system Laptop, Notebook, PC, Desktop Computer (Not support: m1 chip and m2 chip) | Windows, MacOS, Linux | Windows 10, Linux, macOS 10.12 Sierra, macOS 10.14 Mojave | Windows |
read speed | 24, 8 | 8x | 8x,24x | 24x | 24X | up to 8X (DVD), up to 24X (CD) |
write speed | 24, 6 | 24x | 8x,24x | 24x (CD-R and DVD-R) | 12x | 6x |
hardware platform | Laptop, PC, Television | Television, Tablet | Laptop, PC | Macbook, Notebook, Desktop and so on | Laptop, PC | Laptop" or "PC |
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ASIN | B01G33IRYS |
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4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | 2,171 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) 10 in External CD & DVD Drives |
Date First Available | 24 May 2016 |
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Hitachi-LG GP60 External DVD Drive, Slim Portable DVD Burner/Writer/Player for Laptop, Windows and Mac OS Compatible, USB 2.0, 8x Read/Write Speed - Black
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Customers find the optical disc drive easy to use and providing good value for money. They appreciate its simple setup and convenient USB connection. The drive performs well, is quiet, and has a fast read speed. However, opinions differ on the build quality and noise level.
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Customers are satisfied with the optical disc drive's functionality. It works well for playing and ripping CDs, running at the advertised speed. It's convenient for traveling, either in a laptop bag or on a home PC.
"...It reads CD-Rom 'written' data quickly too. Good bit of kit and not overly expensive." Read more
"...To start with the the player worked great for playing and ripping CDs. But I was unable to play DVDs even using the supplied software...." Read more
"I bought this cheaply. Doesn't really need any setting up. Works fine." Read more
"...Havent had any errors reading anything with it, and it seems to run at the advertised speed...." Read more
Customers find the optical disc drive easy to use. They mention it's plug and play, with a single USB cable. There is no external power supply needed, and Windows 11 recognizes it so no drivers are needed to install.
"I bought this cheaply. Doesn't really need any setting up. Works fine." Read more
"Really compact and easy to set up, just plug in and enjoy your movies, convenient if you spend a lot of time at your desk." Read more
"...It installed on Win10 in about 5 seconds, and was working without installing anything else...." Read more
"Easy to set-up, if simply plugging it into a Windows 11 PC and it being instantly recognised as setting it up...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of the optical disc drive. They say it does its job well for a low cost, and the extra £6 was worth it. The size is good and the finish looks expensive.
"...It reads CD-Rom 'written' data quickly too. Good bit of kit and not overly expensive." Read more
"...may be a few pounds more expensive than most others, but that is money well spent. 10 out of out 10." Read more
"...It isn't shiny either. It's matte black. Fairly boring, also very very lightweight and cheap to the feel - indeed, not like they used to be...." Read more
"Good at this price." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the drive's performance. They find it compact and portable, with a fast setup process. Many describe it as an excellent standalone product that meets their expectations.
"Really compact and easy to set up, just plug in and enjoy your movies, convenient if you spend a lot of time at your desk." Read more
"Good drive and does the job. Treat it carefully, because the tray is easy to break." Read more
"...Plays all my dvds and is very quite!" Read more
"...Realized that I need something better... What a relief and fantastic experience this product gives...." Read more
Customers appreciate the lightweight and compact design of the optical disc drive. They find it easy to set up and portable, with a small size similar to a CD case. The drive is quiet and comes with software that allows viewing videos, burning disks, and image editing.
"Really compact and easy to set up, just plug in and enjoy your movies, convenient if you spend a lot of time at your desk." Read more
"...It's very quiet, and small enough to be portable if you wanted to bring it somewhere." Read more
"...we want, so y'give it five stars of course for being, yes, lightweight, oh ho, but if it was my choice it'd be heavy as a brick and I wouldn't mind,..." Read more
"I liked that it is compact. I just connected the cable and inserted a cd to burn a music cd to my laptop. No problem." Read more
Customers appreciate the optical disc drive's read speed. It reads discs quickly and is efficient and reliable. The drive plugs in and plays within minutes, bringing new life to retro PC games.
"...It reads CD-Rom 'written' data quickly too. Good bit of kit and not overly expensive." Read more
"...nt had any errors reading anything with it, and it seems to run at the advertised speed...." Read more
"...; closes without the usual struggle to get it to latch; accesses the disc very fast and is extremely well constructed..." Read more
"...It's going alright, it's winning, although it may have slowed down a bit hours into use, that or it's certain discs I'm decoding...." Read more
Customers have differing views on the build quality of the DVD player. Some find it reliable and quiet, while others consider it flimsy and unreliable. The build quality is also criticized for being cheap and plasticky.
"...to get it to latch; accesses the disc very fast and is extremely well constructed (especially: the drawer does not flap about when open)...." Read more
"...Clearly that's a myth; this felt cheap and flimsy and I'm scarcely surprised that it instantly failed. A big disappointment." Read more
"This is a great reliable device. Inexpensive." Read more
"...be careful with disk slide I looks and feel a bit weak. time will tell how robust it is. so far has done what has been asked of it." Read more
Customers have different experiences with the noise level of the optical disc drive. Some find it quiet and have good sound reproduction, while others report loud clicking sounds when plugged in and issues with audio files not being supported.
"...It's very quiet, and small enough to be portable if you wanted to bring it somewhere." Read more
"Works well but is noisy, can be heard during quiet passages" Read more
"...It plays films fine, quietly, without protest, but it may be struggling a little bit when ripping. It's being pushed to its limits though...." Read more
"...It is very, very quiet; closes without the usual struggle to get it to latch; accesses the disc very fast and is extremely well constructed..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 December 2024Bought this to play CD's through my PC to help pass the time easier. It reads CD-Rom 'written' data quickly too. Good bit of kit and not overly expensive.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 April 2024I bought this to both rip CDs and watch DVDs on my windows 11 laptop.
The optic player comes with Cyberlink software. To start with the the player worked great for playing and ripping CDs. But I was unable to play DVDs even using the supplied software. With windows 11 media player not being able to play DVDs the supplier could not give me a solution and just directed me to contact the players manufacture. After putting up a question I ended up installing the VLC player (desktop version) which fixed the problem and I could now play DVDs.
So only 4 stars as in the product description the player is stated as Win 11 compatible, what isn't stated is that you will require additional software (media player) to do everything you could on Win10. But if you just want to use it to make backup CDs, ripping media or playing MP4 files it will fit the bill.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 December 2024I bought this cheaply. Doesn't really need any setting up. Works fine.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 October 2024It works well, even just powering off a single USB from a mini PC. Havent had any errors reading anything with it, and it seems to run at the advertised speed. It's very quiet, and small enough to be portable if you wanted to bring it somewhere.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 October 2024Really compact and easy to set up, just plug in and enjoy your movies, convenient if you spend a lot of time at your desk.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 May 2023So, further to my video from about a year ago, it was lamination; no marks on the player. I mean, top marks for the player... It seems to be doing what it's built to do. I finally cracked it out for some hardcore faffing - I'm using it right now to rip discs 'cause that's the sort of shenanigans I get up to on a Thursday night. It's going alright, it's winning, although it may have slowed down a bit hours into use, that or it's certain discs I'm decoding. It plays films fine, quietly, without protest, but it may be struggling a little bit when ripping. It's being pushed to its limits though. I'm 'illicitly' using Handbrake to digitise my library, yada yada yap yap. Can't fault it at present and I only really need to use it on occasion after this intensive binge which'll probably shave weeks off my life. After that it'll be consigned to occasional disc reader (with maybe some other responsibilities) once in an irregular while. It isn't shiny either. It's matte black. Fairly boring, also very very lightweight and cheap to the feel - indeed, not like they used to be. Amazon's 'rate features' star-rating implies lightweight to be a good thing, something we want, so y'give it five stars of course for being, yes, lightweight, oh ho, but if it was my choice it'd be heavy as a brick and I wouldn't mind, even if I had to carry it on my back in a specially-made external DVD drive satchel bag. Cheers!
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 January 2025Plug into a iMac m3 and just works.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 March 2022I bought this when the built in blu ray on my laptop wore out from all my ripping. I needed a spare drive to carry on and this seemed perfect. Reputable companies, low price and good reviews.
Product arrived - rather dubious packaging and no mention of the brands behind it. Easy install, just plug and play. All my CDs ripped just fine except for maybe the last one or two tracks that would skip. At first I put that down to them being over 35 years' old. But it was happening to new ones too with no visible blemishes on the surface.
I bought a backup from another brand which copes much better. A 4K blu ray writer. I figured if anything will cope with an audio CD it'll be a Pioneer.
Pros: value, portability, uses USB 2
Cons: prone to skipping
Verdict: 3 stars might seem harsh but the intended purpose of this device is not always being met. You may want to look elsewhere.
Top reviews from other countries
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PrivatoReviewed in Italy on 19 October 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterizzatore Solido
È un masterizzatore molto solido e robusto a differenza di altre marche. Molto silenzioso, ho masterizzato 2 CD Audio e ascoltato un CD, si sente solo un leggerissimo ronzio. Il cavo di connessione è molto ben fatto, dotato di anello per la soppressione di disturbi elettromagnetici. Il cavo è di una lunghezza adeguata non troppo corto e ne troppo lungo, elegante e leggerissimo ideale per essere trasportato in uno zaino o valigetta.
Spedizione velocissima con imballo ecologico, il pacco è stato consegnato presso un Amazon Locker.
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JérémieReviewed in France on 29 August 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Très bien.
Rien à redire. Fait le job. Plat, léger, discret.
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Ton van KesterenReviewed in the Netherlands on 3 August 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Dvd en cd brander
Doet wat ie moet doen. Voor cd's en dvds.
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MarcoReviewed in Germany on 17 October 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Nichts zu bemängeln!
Die Hitachi LG GP60 ist ein fantastisches externes CD/DVD-Laufwerk! Die Installation war ein Kinderspiel, und es funktioniert sofort mit meinem Laptop. Die Lesegeschwindigkeit ist beeindruckend, und ich hatte bisher keine Probleme beim Abspielen oder Brennen von Discs. Das Design ist schlank und leicht, sodass ich es problemlos überallhin mitnehmen kann. Besonders praktisch ist, dass es sowohl CDs als auch DVDs unterstützt. Insgesamt bin ich sehr zufrieden mit der Qualität und Leistung dieses Laufwerks und kann es jedem empfehlen, der ein zuverlässiges externes Laufwerk sucht!
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LeoReviewed in Sweden on 8 July 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Hög kvalitet
Fungerar prickfritt när jag kopplar den till min dator. Snabb.