Fashionista-friendly manufacturer LeCie has released a new external optical drive to take care of your disc burning needs. The fresh Sam Hecht-designed drive features a sleek black finish and measures 157.5 x 137 x 25 mm, it weights 305 grams, has a USB connection interface, support for LightScribe technology and delivers maximum write speeds of 8x for DVD±R and DVD+RW, 6x for DVD±R DL and DVD-RW, 5x for DVD-RAM and 24x for CD-R/-RW.

"With the popularity of lightweight laptop computers and netbook solutions, which often exclude optical drives, users need an ultra-portable DVD±RW solution that will allow them to play, save, and share their multimedia collections," Christelle Dexet, Mutimedia Product Manager. "The new, black, Sam Hecht Portable DVD±RW offers mobility, simplicity, and of course style – without compromising the key features that complement their computing systems and their lifestyles."

Backed by a two-year warranty, the PC and Mac versions of the new LaCie DVD writer cost $90 and $120, respectively.