Tražite^(Are) li tanak, lagan vanjski DVD snimač koji možete lako nositi? Trebate li jednostavno, ali cjelovito rješenje za sigurnosno kopiranje koje radi na Mac računalu^(Mac) kao i na Windows 10 PC? Želite li DVD snimač cool, elegantnog dizajna? ASUS ZenDrive U7M ( SDRW -08U7M-U^{(SDRW-08U7M-U)} ) mogao bi biti upravo ono što tražite. Pročitajte ovu recenziju, pogledajte što nudi i je li odlična alternativa skupljem Apple SuperDrive^{(Apple SuperDrive)} -u :

ASUS ZenDrive U7M : Kome je dobar?

ASUS ZenDrive U7M je dobar izbor za:

• Korisnici koji traže prijenosni vanjski DVD snimač koji radi sa svim operativnim sustavima ( Windows , macOS i Linux ), pa čak ima i online sigurnosno rješenje za Android uređaje
• Korisnici Maca^(Mac) koji žele pristupačnu alternativu Apple USB SuperDriveu^{(Apple USB SuperDrive)}
• Ljudi u potrazi za pristupačnim vanjskim DVD snimačem koji je jednostavan za korištenje s podrškom za M-DISC
• ASUS entuzijasti, trebaju vanjski DVD snimač koji odgovara njihovim drugim proizvodima iz ASUS Zen serije

Za i protiv:

Sviđa nam se što je ASUS ZenDrive U7M :

• Plug-and-play: samo ga povežite putem USB 2.0 i spremni ste za rad
• Tanak^(Slim) i lagan, tako da ga lako možete nositi u torbi ili malo većem džepu
• Kompatibilan sa sustavima Windows^(Windows) , macOS i Linux
• Pristupačno, pogotovo u usporedbi s njegovom Apple alternativom, što je izvrsna vijest za korisnike macOS-a
• Elegantan, s nenametljivim dizajnom inspiriranim Zen-om, koji odgovara cijeloj ASUS Zen seriji proizvoda
• Opremljen M-DISC tehnologijom snimanja - koja tvrdi da štiti vaše podatke i sjećanja, čak i u ekstremnim uvjetima, 1000 godina ili više

U ASUS ZenDrive U7M bismo^{(ASUS ZenDrive U7M)} još više uživali ako:

• ASUS je jasno dao do znanja da su mu za rad potrebna dva USB porta
• Koristio je USB 3.0 ili USB Type C port

Presuda

ASUS ZenDrive U7M ( SDRW -08U7M-U^{(SDRW-08U7M-U)} ) je ultra prenosiv i ugodnog je dizajna. Ima pristojne brzine pisanja i čitanja i može se koristiti na Windows , macOS i Linux . To ga čini odličnim izborom ako koristite više računala s različitim operativnim sustavima. Kao korisnik macOS-a, smatrao sam da je pristupačna alternativa Apple USB SuperDrive jer nudi izvrsno iskustvo uz djelić cijene. Prepoznatljiva značajka je M-DISC tehnologija koja vam omogućuje spremanje podataka 1000 godina u ekstremnim uvjetima. Glavni nedostatak je što zauzima dva USB -a^(USB)portova i, kao rezultat toga, ne može se koristiti na uređajima koji imaju samo jedan USB priključak.

Otpakivanje ASUS ZenDrive U7M

ASUS ZenDrive U7M ( SDRW -08U7M-U^{(SDRW-08U7M-U)} ) dolazi u bijeloj kutiji s dvije crne ili sive strane, što odgovara modelu koji kupujete: crna ili srebrna. Na vrhu kutije prikazuje se slika uređaja. Međutim, naziv proizvoda mogao bi imati koristi od veće vidljivosti.

Stražnja strana kutije prikazuje pojedinosti o tehničkim specifikacijama proizvoda i njegovim mogućnostima.

Otvaranje kutije otkriva DVD snimač, upakiran u zaštitnu pjenu, Y-kabel u paketu s dva USB konektora tipa A i mikro - USB konektorom, dva M-DISC DVD -a, ^(DVDs)DVD sa softverom , Vodič za brzu instalaciju^{(Quick Installation Guide)} na 36 jezika, Komad papira samo na engleskom s uputama za macOS, kuponom s aktivacijskim kodom za 6 mjeseci pristupa usluzi ASUS WebStorage^{(ASUS WebStorage)} u oblaku i dokumentima o jamstvu.

Iskustvo raspakiranja je ugodno i dobivate sve što vam je potrebno da odmah počnete koristiti svoj vanjski DVD snimač.^{(The unboxing experience is a pleasant one, and you get everything you need to immediately start using your external DVD writer.)}

Specifikacije dizajna i hardvera

ASUS ZenDrive U7M dolazi u crnoj ili srebrnoj boji, a dizajniran je da se uklopi u ASUS Zen seriju proizvoda, svojim vitkim izgledom i koncentričnim kružnim gravurama. Postoji samo jedan gumb, na istoj strani kao i ladica za disk, s jedinom funkcijom izbacivanja diska. Rupa pored gumba osigurava da možete na silu otvoriti ladicu ako se ukaže potreba.

ASUS ZenDrive U7M je lagan, težak samo 8 oz ili 228 grama, a njegova veličina je približno 5,61 x 5,33 x 0,54 inča ili 142,5 x 135,5 x 13,9 mm duljine x širine x visine. Povezuje se preko USB 2.0 i može pristupiti DVD^(DVDs) -ovima i CD^(CDs) -ovima za 160 ms. Podržava širok raspon formata diskova: Audio CD, Video CD , CD-I , CD-Extra , Photo CD , CD-Text , CD-ROM/XA , Multi-session CD , CD-R , CD-RW , CD -ROM , DVD±R ( SL/DL), DVD±RW , DVD-ROM ( SL/DL ), DVD-RAM i DVD Video .

ASUS naglašava da ovaj pogon može snimiti M-DISC DVD-ove^{(M-DISC DVDs)} na patentirani sloj nalik stijeni, osiguravajući da su dragocjeni podaci, fotografije i video zapisi dostupni 1000 godina (za razliku od drugih medija za pisanje, koji imaju vijek trajanja od oko 8 godina) i sigurni su od ekstremnih uvjeta.

Asus ZenDrive U7M ima brzine čitanja od:

• 8X za: DVD+R , DVD-R , DVD+RW , DVD-RW , DVD-ROM , DVD+R (DL), DVD+R ( M-DISC ), DVD-R (DL), DVD-ROM ( DL)
• 5X za DVD-RAM
• 24X za CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM
• 4X za DVD video reprodukciju
• 10X za VCD reprodukciju^{(VCD Playback)} , Audio CD reprodukciju^{(Audio CD Playback)}

Brzine pisanja ZenDrive - a su:

• 8X za DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW
• 6X za DVD-RW, DVD+R(DL), DVD-R(DL)
• 4X za DVD+R(M-DISC)
• 5X za DVD-RAM
• 24X za CD-R, CD-RW

Ako želite saznati više o službenim specifikacijama ovog vanjskog DVD pisača^{(DVD Writer)} , idite na ovu stranicu: ZenDrive U7M specifikacije^{(ZenDrive U7M Specifications)} .

Korištenje ASUS ZenDrive U7M na macOS i Windows

ASUS ZenDrive U7M je plug-and-play, tako da ne morate instalirati nikakve upravljačke programe ili dodatne programe da bi radio na vašem računalu. Kada umetnete svoj CD ili DVD , provjerite čujete li klik kako biste bili sigurni da je ispravno postavljen i da ne biste trebali naići na probleme.

Na macOS-u, za neke DVD-ove^(DVDs) , od vas se traži da odaberete regiju za svoj DVD pogon.

Odlučili smo upotrijebiti jedan od dva M-DISC-a dobivena uz ZenDrive i spaliti neprocjenjive uspomene (u obliku starih fotografija i kućnih videa) na patentiranom sloju nalik kamenu.

Kada koristite Mac , ikona praznog DVD-a^(DVD) trebala bi se pojaviti na radnoj površini nakon što ga umetnete.

Od vas se također traži da odaberete radnju.

Možete odlučiti otvoriti Finder^{(Open Finder)} ili možete pokrenuti proces snimanja dvostrukim klikom ili dodirom na ikonu na radnoj površini . ^(Desktop)Prazni DVD se otvara u Finderu^(Finder) , a vi samo trebate povući željene datoteke i mape unutra i pritisnuti Burn .

Odaberite novi naziv za svoj M-DISC i zatim pritisnite Burn .

Počinje proces snimanja i radi dobro, bez ikakvih grešaka i problema. Također, krajnji rezultat lako čita ZenDrive U7M i drugi DVD čitači na drugim računalima. Budući da smo bili zadovoljni kako se stvari odvijaju na našem Macu^(Mac) , prešli smo na stolno računalo sa sustavom Windows 10^{(Windows 10)} . U ovom operativnom sustavu ASUS ZenDrive U7M je odmah prepoznat.

Odlučili smo snimiti album The Division Bell Pink Floyda i vidjeti kako je ZenDrive U7M prošao^{(ZenDrive U7M)} .

Nije bilo grešaka, a glazbeni zapisi su se reproducirali prema očekivanjima, s postavkama kvalitete koje smo postavili. Nakon testa kopiranja audio CD-a, snimili smo i DVD s podacima na njemu. Započeli smo snimanje diska i odabrali mu ime.

Brzina snimanja odgovarala je službenim specifikacijama ASUS ZenDrive U7M , a proces je radio glatko, bez grešaka.

Također smo provjerili reproduciraju li DVD-ovi s filmovima na ASUS ^(DVDs)ZenDrive U7M ispravno^{(ASUS ZenDrive U7M)} . Uzeli smo DVD popularnog filma iz naše kolekcije i pogledali ga nekoliko minuta. Možete li ga prepoznati? Proces reprodukcije bio je gladak i bez kašnjenja, kao što se očekivalo.

DVD isporučen s ASUS ZenDrive U7M uključuje ^{(ASUS ZenDrive U7M)}različite^(DVD) softvere:

• Cyberlink Power2go 8 - podržava snimanje Blu-ray diskova^{(Blu-ray Disc)} i DVD-R dvoslojno ( DVD-RDL ) snimanje dok nudi opcijsku funkciju šifriranja za zaštitu vaših privatnih datoteka
• Cyberlink PowerBackup 2.6 - arhivira datoteke, mape i podatke aplikacije, dok zakazuje automatske sigurnosne kopije za važne podatke
• E-Green - program koji pokreću uređaji i računala s oznakom ASUS za smanjenje potrošnje energije optičkog pogona
• Nero BackItUp - automatski sigurnosno kopira vaše datoteke na do 3 lokacije

Jedina mana koju smo pronašli je da ASUS ZenDrive U7M ponekad može ući u neku vrstu stanja mirovanja. Stoga, ako se neko vrijeme ne koristi, može prestati reagirati. Samo^(Just) odspojite kabele i ponovno spojite uređaj i problem je riješen. ASUS ZenDrive U7M se vratio u akciju, radi ono što želite.

ASUS ZenDrive U7M u^{(ASUS ZenDrive U7M)} odnosu na Apple USB SuperDrive

ASUS ZenDrive U7M pristupačna je alternativa za korisnike macOS-a jer košta približno 30% cijene Apple USB SuperDrive -a . Međutim, postoje neke značajne razlike između njih:

• Apple USB SuperDrive povezuje se preko jednog USB Type-A kabela koji je ugrađen u SuperDrive , tako da je potreban samo jedan slobodan USB utor, dok ZenDrive zahtijeva dva USB utora
• ASUS ZenDrive U7M je otprilike 3,77 oz ili 107 grama lakši i 0,11 inča ili 3 mm manji od Appleovog^(Apple) SuperDrive-a
• Apple USB SuperDrive dostupan je samo u srebrnoj boji, dok ASUS ZenDrive U7M dolazi u crnoj i srebrnoj boji
• Brzine pisanja su slične, a Apple USB SuperDrive postiže nešto veću brzinu kada je u pitanju DVD-RW (6X i 8X naspram 6X), a ZenDrive je brži kada je u pitanju CD-RW (24X naspram 16X).
• Kada su u pitanju podržani formati, ASUS ZenDrive U7M podržava gotovo sve formate koje podržava SuperDrive i više. Jedini formati koje podržava SuperDrive , a ZenDrive ne podržava su DVD-R RL i DVD+R RL . Podrška za tehnologiju M-DISC i mogućnost snimanja Blu-ray diskova^{(Blu-ray Discs)} pomoću priloženog softvera stavljaju ASUS ZenDrive U7M u jasnu prednost.

Sviđa li vam se ASUS ZenDrive U7M?

Sada znate što mislimo o ASUS ZenDrive U7M . Ima puno stvari u kojima uživamo u njemu, a prije zatvaranja željeli bismo znati kako vam se svidjelo. Imate li već ZenDrive u svom domu? Jeste^(Are) li zadovoljni time? Komentirajte^(Comment) u nastavku i razgovarajmo.

ASUS ZenDrive U7M review: The affordable alternative to Apple's SuperDrive!

Are you looking for a slim, lightweight external DVD writer, that yoυ can easily carry аround? Do you need a simple, but complete, backup solutіon, that works on a Mаc as well as on a Windows 10 PC? Do you want a DVD writer with a cool, slick deѕign? The ASUS ZenDrive U7M (SDRW-08U7M-U) might be exactly what you are looking for. Read this review, see what it has to offer, and whether it is a great alternative to the more expensive Apple ЅuperDrive:

ASUS ZenDrive U7M: Who is it good for?

The ASUS ZenDrive U7M is a good choice for:

• Users who are looking for a portable external DVD writer that works with all operating systems (Windows, macOS, and Linux) and even has an online backup solution for Android devices
• Mac users who want an affordable alternative to the Apple USB SuperDrive
• People in search of an accessible, easy to use external DVD writer with M-DISC support
• ASUS enthusiasts, in need of an external DVD writer matching their other products from the ASUS Zen series

Pros and Cons:

We like that the ASUS ZenDrive U7M is:

• Plug-and-play: just connect it via USB 2.0, and you are ready to go
• Slim and light, so you can easily carry it around in a bag or a slightly oversized pocket
• Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Affordable, especially compared to its Apple alternative, which is excellent news for macOS users
• Elegant, with an understated Zen-inspired design, matching the entire ASUS Zen series of products
• Equipped with M-DISC burning technology - that claims to protect your data and memories, even under extreme conditions, for 1000 years or more

We would enjoy the ASUS ZenDrive U7M even more if:

• ASUS made it clear that it needs two USB ports to work
• It used a USB 3.0 or USB Type C port

Verdict

The ASUS ZenDrive U7M (SDRW-08U7M-U) is ultra-portable and has a pleasant design. It has decent writing and reading speeds and it can be used on Windows, macOS, and Linux. This makes it a great choice if you are using multiple computers with different operating systems. As a macOS user, I found it to be an affordable alternative to the Apple USB SuperDrive, because it offers a great experience at a fraction of the cost. A distinguishable feature is the M-DISC technology, allowing you to save your data for 1000 years under extreme conditions. The main downside is that it takes up two USB ports and, as a result, it can not be used on any devices that only have one USB port.

Unboxing the ASUS ZenDrive U7M

The ASUS ZenDrive U7M (SDRW-08U7M-U) comes in a white box with two black or grey sides, corresponding to the model that you purchase: black or silver. A picture of the device is displayed on top of the box. However, the name of the product could benefit from more visibility.

The back of the box displays details about the technical specifications of the product and its capabilities.

Opening the box reveals the DVD writer, packed in protective foam, a bundled Y-cable with two Type A USB connectors and a micro-USB connector, two M-DISC DVDs, a software DVD, a Quick Installation Guide in 36 languages, an English-only piece of paper with macOS instructions, a coupon with an activation code for 6 months of access to the ASUS WebStorage cloud service, and the warranty documents.

The unboxing experience is a pleasant one, and you get everything you need to immediately start using your external DVD writer.

Design and hardware specifications

The ASUS ZenDrive U7M comes in black or silver, and it is designed to fit in with the ASUS Zen series of products, with its slim appearance and its concentric-circles hairline engraving. There is only one button, on the same side as the disc tray, with the sole function of ejecting the disc. A pinhole next to the button ensures you can force open the tray if the need arises.

The ASUS ZenDrive U7M is light, weighing only 8 oz or 228 grams and its size is approximately 5.61 x 5.33 x 0.54 inches or 142.5 x 135.5 x 13.9 mm in length x width x height. It connects through USB 2.0, and it can access both DVDs and CDs in 160 ms. It supports a wide range of disc formats: Audio CD, Video CD, CD-I, CD-Extra, Photo CD, CD-Text, CD-ROM/XA, Multi-session CD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM , DVD±R(SL/DL), DVD±RW, DVD-ROM(SL/DL), DVD-RAM, and DVD Video.

ASUS emphasizes that this drive can burn M-DISC DVDs on a patented rock-like layer, ensuring precious data, photos and videos are available for 1,000 years (as opposed to other writable media, that has a storage lifetime of around 8 years) and are safe from extreme conditions.

Asus ZenDrive U7M has read speeds of:

• 8X for: DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+R(DL), DVD+R(M-DISC), DVD-R(DL), DVD-ROM(DL)
• 5X for DVD-RAM
• 24X for CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM
• 4X for DVD Video Playback
• 10X for VCD Playback, Audio CD Playback

The write speeds of the ZenDrive are:

• 8X for DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW
• 6X for DVD-RW, DVD+R(DL), DVD-R(DL)
• 4X for DVD+R(M-DISC)
• 5X for DVD-RAM
• 24X for CD-R, CD-RW

If you would like to learn more about the official specifications of this external DVD Writer, go to this page: ZenDrive U7M Specifications.

Using the ASUS ZenDrive U7M on macOS and Windows

The ASUS ZenDrive U7M is plug-and-play, so you do not need to install any drivers or extra programs for it to work on your computer. When you insert your CD or DVD, make sure that you hear a click to ensure it is placed correctly, and you shouldn't encounter any issues.

On macOS, for some DVDs, you are prompted to choose a region for your DVD drive.

We decided to use one of the two M-DISCs received with the ZenDrive, and burn some priceless memories (in the form of old photos and home videos) on the patented rock-like layer.

When using a Mac, an icon of the blank DVD should appear on your desktop after you insert it.

You are also prompted to choose an action.

You can either decide to Open Finder, or you can start the burning process by double-clicking or tapping the Desktop icon. The blank DVD opens in the Finder, and you just have to drag the desired files and folders inside and press Burn.

Choose a new name for your M-DISC and then press Burn.

The burning process starts, and it works well, without any errors, and problems. Also, the end result is easily read by the ZenDrive U7M, and by other DVD readers on other computers. Since we were satisfied with how things went on our Mac, we switched to a desktop PC with Windows 10. In this operating system, the ASUS ZenDrive U7M was immediately recognized.

We decided to rip Pink Floyd's The Division Bell album, and see how the ZenDrive U7M fares.

There were no errors, and the music tracks played as expected, with the quality settings that we have set. After the audio CD ripping test, we also burned a DVD with data on it. We started the burning of the disc and chose a name for it.

The recording speed matched the official specifications of the ASUS ZenDrive U7M, and the process worked smoothly, without errors.

We also checked whether movie DVDs are played properly by the ASUS ZenDrive U7M. We took the DVD of a popular movie from our collection, and watched it for a couple of minutes. Can you recognize it? The playback process was smooth and lag-free, as expected.

The DVD provided with the ASUS ZenDrive U7M bundles various software:

• Cyberlink Power2go 8 - supports Blu-ray Disc burning and DVD-R double-layer (DVD-RDL) recording while offering optional encryption functionality to protect your private files
• Cyberlink PowerBackup 2.6 - archives files, folders and application data, while scheduling automatic backups for important data
• E-Green - a program ran by ASUS-branded devices and computers to reduce the optical drive's energy consumption
• Nero BackItUp - automatically backs up your files on up to 3 locations

The only downside that we have found is that the ASUS ZenDrive U7M can sometimes enter some sort of standby mode. Therefore, if it is not used for a while, it can become unresponsive. Just unplug the cables and reconnect the device and the issue is solved. ASUS ZenDrive U7M is back in action, doing what you want it to do.

ASUS ZenDrive U7M vs Apple USB SuperDrive

The ASUS ZenDrive U7M is an affordable alternative for macOS users because it costs approximately 30% of the price of the Apple USB SuperDrive. However, there are some notable differences between them:

• The Apple USB SuperDrive connects through a single USB Type-A cable that's built into the SuperDrive, so it only requires one free USB slot, while the ZenDrive requires two USB slots
• The ASUS ZenDrive U7M is approximately 3.77 oz or 107 grams lighter and 0.11 inches or 3 mm less thick than Apple's SuperDrive
• The Apple USB SuperDrive is only available in silver, while ASUS ZenDrive U7M comes in black and silver
• The writing speeds are similar, with the Apple USB SuperDrive achieving a slightly higher speed when it comes to DVD-RW (6X and 8X vs. 6X) and the ZenDrive being faster when it comes to CD-RW (24X vs. 16X).
• When it comes to supported formats, the ASUS ZenDrive U7M supports almost all the formats supported by the SuperDrive and more. The only formats supported by the SuperDrive that the ZenDrive does not support are DVD-R RL and DVD+R RL. The M-DISC technology support and the ability to burn Blu-ray Discs using the included software put the ASUS ZenDrive U7M at a clear advantage.

Do you like the ASUS ZenDrive U7M?

Now you know how we feel about the ASUS ZenDrive U7M. There are a lot of things we enjoy about it, and, before closing, we would like to know how you liked it. Do you already have the ZenDrive in your home? Are you happy with it? Comment below and let's discuss.

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