Samsung announced today its newest external DVD writer, the SE-S084F optical disc drive This drive will be available just in time for the holiday season at select online retail outlets.

The drive weighs less than one pound and it will be available in five colors. It is designed with WriteMaster technology, which enables multitasking on the PC and high-speed writing, even in lower performance PCs. Buffer Under Run technology is also included to prevent errors that result from writing speeds that exceed data transfer speeds for uninterrupted PC use. Certified compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems, this drive uses Tilt Actuator Compensation Technology for reliable writing of all disc areas.

The new external drive is smaller, lighter and faster than its predecessor, the SE-S084C. It provides a variety of speeds across different data media types including: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD±R recording, 5X DVD-RAM recording, 6X DVD+R Dual Layer recording, 6X DVD-R Dual Layer recording, 8X DVD+RW recording and 6X DVD-RW recording.

For ultimate portability, the DVD writer can be directly powered from a USB power source, removing the need for an AC adaptor or power cables.

The SE-S084F is available at selected online retail outlets with a MSRP starting at US$59.99