DVD+/-RW External Drive for Surface Pro or Surface Pro 2

[beq]

That's what I was wondering. The current model of this Samsung BD drive is shipped with a straight USB cable, whereas the previous model was shipped with the usual USB Y-cable to draw extra power from a 2nd USB port. I assume most people wouldn't bother with a powered hub (?), but I also have to assume that Samsung is confident enough that the current model can run off a single computer USB port?

FYI I believe these Samsung drives are USB 2.0 only. When plugging in a USB 2.0 device to a USB 3.0 port, would that port behave according to USB 2.0 power specs?

 

[sharpuser]

I have posted a review of these most-discussed drives at: http://www.surfaceforums.net/forum/...ortable-dvd-drives-using-surface-pro-2-a.html

 

[beq]

I saw that thread, very informative. One thing I didn't realize about the Samsung drives until I got them was that they use mini USB cables. Which is surprising, I wish they would just use micro USB like all my other portable gadgets.