I bought this to watch movies on my computer monitor using this external USB DVD/CD drive. It comes with the USB cable and connects to the USB 2.0 port and plays without any problems. It is easy to use and it is portable and well built. This drive does not burn media, and it does not work with Chromebook or with a direct connection to a monitor. You need to interface with a laptop or computer for this to work, but the drive does not require any external adapters. I have rated this product four stars for overall satisfaction.