Logitec introduced on Monday a new protable DVD drive, the LDR-PMA8U2 with 5X speed DVD-RAM. The new slot-loading type drive from the Japanese company is produced (OEM) by Pioneer. It delivers a 4X DVD±DL, an 8X DVD±R, an 8X DVD+RW, a 6X DVD-RW and a 24X CD-R/RW. Like mentionned previoulsy the DVD-RAM recording runs at a 5X speed.



The USB 2.0.interface offers compatibility with Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP, and Mac OS X 10.3.9/10.4.4 operating systems.

The LDR-PMA8U2 DVD drive will be available in Japan at the end of March and will sell for approximately $190.