Toshiba PA3352U-2CD2 External USB CD-RW DVD-ROM Combo Drive 24x CD 8x DVD

Toshiba PA3352U-2CD2 External USB CD-RW DVD-ROM Combo Drive 24x CD 8x DVD

The Toshiba PA3352U-2CD2 is a slim, portable external optical drive that connects via USB and handles both CD recording and DVD playback from a single unit. It reads and writes CDs at up to 24x and reads DVDs at up to 8x, making it a practical solution for laptops and desktop systems that lack a built-in optical drive. This unit has been tested for read function prior to shipment and is in good working condition.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: PA3352U-2CD2
• Type: External CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo Drive
• Interface: USB (Mini USB connector)
• CD Write Speed: 24x
• DVD Read Speed: 8x
• Power Input: DC 5.5V, 2.2A (via included AC adapter)
• Hardware Revision: Rev. 344
• Manufactured: September 2004, Made in Germany
• Certifications: FCC, CE, ICES-003 / NMB-003, VCI
• Includes: AC power adapter, USB cable

Applications

External USB optical combo drives like the PA3352U-2CD2 were designed primarily for laptop users whose portable computers lacked a built-in optical bay — a common configuration on ultrabooks and slim notebooks from the early-to-mid 2000s onward. They are still used today for reading and writing CDs and DVDs on any system with a USB port, including thin laptops, mini PCs, and desktops without internal optical drives. The drive works with Windows and other operating systems that support standard USB optical devices, requiring no special drivers on most modern platforms. It is a straightforward solution for installing software from disc, ripping CDs, burning data discs, or playing DVD video on systems where no internal drive is available.