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LG 16x External Super Multi GSA-2166D

A simple and effective external DVD drive

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An external DVD writer has the advantage of very simple installation: simply plug in the USB cable and start creating discs.

In the case of the LG GSA-2166D this is very nearly true in that no drivers are needed from the supplied CD in order to install it.

The CD includes the software to write to discs, and to use the included LightScribe technology to etch labels on special LightScribe CDs and DVDs.

It's a Super Multi drive so it can use DVD-RAM discs as well as the most common plus and minus formats. DVD-RAM is able to copy and delete files as required, rather than having to burn the disc again.

The drive is capable of writing to double-layer DVD-R discs but needs an update to write to DVD+R double layer discs.

For those wanting to write to the widest variety of discs, the GSA-2166D is an excellent drive and is easy to install.

Reader Comments

LG External Super Multi GSA-2166d

If no drivers are required why does this unit not work with Windows Vista Operation System? The installation CD provided with purchase terminates. Windows XP is the last operating systems listed. I can find no way to use this unit with Vista. What a waste of money!

Posted by Greg, 07 Oct 2007

Bloomin awful

I need a download for GSA-2166D the supplied disc not compatible with vista ... what a nusience respond or help dwjacko@yahoo.co.uk

Posted by Dave, 02 Jan 2008

Doesn't work with Xp either periodically

I've found that this unit doesn't work Xp every now and again. Its a pain, everything will be working fine for 2 or 3 hours, then I'll go to read the DVD and it won't work, replug in, turn off power, nothing helps, I usually just loose patience and turn off my computer for a few hours then sometimes it'll work, sometimes I have to wait over a day....stupid rip off

Posted by Phatboy, 01 Apr 2008

I have the same problem as Phatboy

Same problem as Phatboy. Never worked very well under XP Pro. Even rebuilt the PC from scratch, installed all service packs, including the new one, and it's still way too full of glitches.

Posted by jkurrle, 02 Aug 2008

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