Optical storage has gone with many different ways from 2010 till now. The explosion of online storage moved traditional users from optical storage needs to more streaming oriented providers. Hitachi-LG recently announced a new proposal for CD/DVD media users mostly targeted for Android users that have a big library of AudioCD/DVD media or simply wish to backup their data under Android operating system. At this review we will examine the Hitachi-LG portableDVD Android external CD/DVD recorder.

HLDS GP96Y external CD/DVD recorder supports you in watching DVDs on Android-based TV, tablets, and Smartphones. This product can play DVD on Android-based TVs such as Sony, Sharp, or Panasonic by connecting the USB cable (Type-C) included.

If you install the free app (True DVD+), you can play the DVD title with your TV remote control. With Gracenote app, you can enjoy the music while the TV screen displays album arts, playlist, and lyrics. It also supports the DISC LINK Platinum app, which lets you store data on DVD/CD on TV. It's not just for Android TV, but also works with Windows and Mac. It can play and burn DVDs. Light-weight and compact design is another advantage of this product. In December, HLDS plans to release a Universal Data Station product that expands its coverage to Chromebooks and iPads.

GP96Y, Everything You Need in an Optical Drive
GP96Y is developed to take advantage of Android OS. Enjoy your media on your TVs, Tablet PC, Projectors and Smartphone by simply connecting GP96Y to Android OS Devices with USB cable.

The Essence of Data Protection / Transfer
Transfer and preserve photos, videos, music and data from your Android OS devices to an optical disc. Also, videos, audio and data from optical discs can be played and read on your Android OS devices through DISKLINK / TrueDVD app

- Features/Specifications

• Android Connectivity
• M-DISC™ Support
• Silent Play
• Super Multi Compatibility
• Win 10 & MAC OS Compatible
• 8x Writing Speed
• Slimmer to Slimmest
• Lighter to Lightest