LG External Super Multi DVD ReWriter with AV Capture

Making home movies should be quick and simple, but quite often giving copies to friends and relatives can be difficult. The innovative and stylish GSA-5169D (£99.99) is an external unit that connects to your Windows XP PC or laptop with a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection (cable and PSU provided). And although is supports every popular DVD and CD format, the neatest feature of the drive is its ability to capture video directly from an external AV source.

If you don’t need the AV connectivity, LG’s GSA-5169D feature set would be a little wasted. Having said that, the competitive pricing of the drive means you’re not really paying a premium price for the pleasure. The only real limitation is the lack of direct optical media labelling, which would have been perfect for this type of device.

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