Among the externals:
Dimensions 14.3 x 14.5 x 2.0 cm.
Housing underside fluted, -oberseite glossy. Ie fingerprints at the top. Is it possible to avoid / reduce by leaving the protective film at the top, however. Is a matter of taste. But it looks even more good.
Device is very light, thus completely portable.
About the technology:
Everything as described. In addition it should be noted: electricity needs 500mA - thus actually used anywhere, be it notebook or netbook with only one USB port.
It comes with a USB cable with Y-connection, which is not necessary for me in the aforementioned hardware configuration, since the power supply at any time to provide enough power.
However, the AV possibility of direct connection to a TV set is limited to the newer generation of smart TVs.
Volume corresponds to normal - ie, start the disc it roars of course a bit (like all burners!) - But also depends heavily on the backing used.
No negatives as far as the reading / burning capacity and format support.
As burning software Nero10 is attached in the Slim Portable version - ideal for netbooks -> very nice.
Roundabout exactly the device for which one intends to use it. I would recommend it.