Weighing less than one pound, the Targus USB 2.0 DVD/CD-ROM Slim External Drive lets you record music and backup data on CD-R and CD-RW discs, as well as play DVD movies. The drive reads CDs at 24X speeds as well as DVDs at speeds of 8X. Easily connect the external drive through your USB port and enjoy instant access to DVDs and CDs. As an added benefit it features a pass-through connector so you can use a second USB device with your notebook, Tablet PC or desktop PC. Sleek and lightweight, this slim drive also eliminates carrying around additional AC adapters since it is powered directly by your USB port.