Pioneer DVR-XD09 USB DVD Burner Hardly Bigger Than A CD Case

At first glance this may look like a compact DVD case, but it's actually Pioneer's latest external DVD burner intended for mobility-concerned ultraportable and netbook users.  The Pioneer DVR-XD09 tips the scales at 8oz and gets both power and data from a single USB 2.0 connection.

Both single- and dual-layer DVDs are supported, at up to 8x read/write speeds.  CDs read at 24x, and the DVR-XD09 will begin shipping in August with an MRSP of $79.99.

[via GottaBeMobile]