With a 4.3GB DVD, it can take up to two and a half minutes for the SE-218BB to read the contents and convert the file system to FAT32 so that it can be used by AV devices.īy looking at the picture below, you can see that Samsung's new DVD writer is identified as an "TSSTcorp CDDVDW SE-218BB." Furthermore, the number and size of the files determines the amount of time it takes the drive to recognize a disc. The number of files it can recognize is also limited to 3000 and they must be located in a directory no more than five levels deep. It only works with CD and DVD (except DVD-RAM) media using UDF or ISO-9660 file systems. Samsung's AV connectivity technology does have its limitations. When you do this, the drive will be recognized as a USB memory device rather than an optical drive. To put the SE-218BB into AV connectivity mode, simply hold down the eject button for 3 seconds while the tray is open. This unique feature lets you connect the drive to a TV, Android tablet or other AV device via USB and play back the music, pictures and videos stored on a CD or DVD. The SE-218BB is the latest DVD writer from Samsung to offer support for their exclusive AV connectivity technology. Most of the specs below have been taken from Samsung's website and the manual that came with the drive. This connector not only transfers data but provides power for the drive. The LED and eject button are located along the front of the SE-218BB. This LED lights up orange when both reading and writing.Īlong the rear, you can see the SE-218BB's USB 2.0 interface. There are also four small rubber feet on the bottom to keep it from sliding around when placed on a flat surface. The bottom and sides of the SE-218BB have a normal matte finish. The top of the drive has faux brushed metal finish with a large Samsung logo molded into it. The body of the SE-218BB is constructed out of lightweight, black plastic. However with a height of only 14mm, the SE-218BB is the thinnest external optical drive on the market today. Measuring 148mm wide by 143mm long, its footprint is slightly larger than the Lite-On eNAU708. The Samsung SE-218BB is one of the smallest DVD writers to come through the 'Labs. The drive Samsung sent us for this review was manufactured in April of 2011 and had firmware TS00. At the time of this review, this is the only firmware available for the SE-218BB. Samsung SE-218BB Portable 8x DVD Writer.
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