The Dell 8X DVD±RW allows you to enjoy crystal clear picture, color and sound clarity of DVD on your PC. This DVD drive can read/write to single layer and dual layer CDs/DVDs/DVD-RAM disks effectively - providing users with full optical read capability in a single device. It plays DVDs at up to 8X speed. Additionally, you have to just plug and play to enjoy USB connectivity. This product has been tested and validated on Dell systems. It is supported by Dell Technical Support when used with a Dell system.