This slim Blu-Ray writer features Blu-Ray/DVD/CD playback in addition to Blu-Ray/DVD/CD recording. It supports Blu-ray disc playback to 6X speed, in addition to 8X DVD playback. It also supports BD-R/BD-R DL burning at 6x/DVD burning at 8X in addition to CD burning. Its USB support allows easy plug-n-play connection to PC.