Pioneer today announced a new slim portable DVD/CD writer, the DVR-XD09, that features the industry?s most compact design to date.

The new DVR-XD09 weighs approximately eight ounces and has an overall size that is slightly larger than a music CD case. Simply connecting the DVR-XD09 to a PC through the USB 2.0 port allows users to transport, connect and back up data files in virtually any location setting as well as across multiple computers.

The new DVD/CD computer writer begins shipping in August for a suggested retail price of $79.99.

Specifications:

- Write Speeds: Up to 8x on DVD-R/+R, DVD+RW, 6x on DVD-R DL/+R DL, DVD-RW, 5x DVD-RAM, 24x on CD-R, and 24x on CD-RW

- Read Speeds: Up to 8x on DVD-ROM SL, DVD-R/+R, -RW/+RW, DVD-ROM DL, DVD-R DL/+R DL, 5x on DVD-RAM, and 24x on CD-ROM, CD-R/RW

- Interfaces as USB 2.0
- 2MB Data Buffer memory
- Includes software from Nero ? create videos, make slideshows, burn music, and back up data files - Works with Microsoft Windows operating systems including: Vista Home/Business/Ultimate, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows ME

- Weighs: 240g (approx. 8 ounces)
- Physical Dimensions: W: 133 x H: 14.8 x D: 133mm