In our testing, we used a Dell Latitude D630 as our full-size notebook and the 10″ Samsung N110 to be our netbook candidate. We tested the drive with the included Nero Essentials software, as well as ISO Recorder to burn MSDN provided ISOs to test various operating conditions. This included Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7, which all supported writing files to the drive with a blank disc ready and waiting. No drivers needed to be installed on any of the notebooks and netbooks we tested the drive with in order for it to be recognized. An integrated cable would have been even better, but if you use the drive frequently it is nice knowing that the cable can be swapped out if it ever becomes damaged. The mini-USB jack on the back of the drive appears to be designed to reduce stress from the cable with the connector fitting into a recessed hole. Flex is minimal and it should hold up very well when carried in a travel bag with other heavy items. The external drive feels solid, with no creaks or squeaks the the plastic when you squeeze the covers around the internal drive.
