External DVDRW compatibility?

I was browsing various external DVD burners, and i found an excellent looking one ( http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/productdetail.do?product_code=Q6764A%23ABA&tab=overview&storeName=storefronts&landing=& category=dvd_writers&subcat1=dvdwriters&catLevel=2#defaultAnchor )
It's the HP DVD Writer dvd640e.
Well, it doesn't say anywhere specifically that it's Mac compatible, but I was wondering if my Mac Mini has a proper plug & play driver?
Assuming it doesn't, can any of you recommend a good external DVD burner?
Thanks,
Laurel
EDIT
I just read about a program called PatchBurn. Is there any way to know if PatchBurn is compatible with this DVD burner before buying & attempting to install the burner?

Hi Laurel,
I have a HP DVD 640i inside of my G5 and it works fine except that I can't (or haven't figured out how) use the Light Scribe feature. I believe the connection for 640e model is USB 2.0 so it shouldn't have any problem connecting to your mini.
If you're looking for Light Scribe capability for mac, you can get the LaCie's D2 DVDRW with Light Scribe which comes with software enabling you to use the Light Scribe feature on Mac and a copy of Toast (or Toast Lite). This drive comes with both Firewire and USB 2 connectors and is wrapped in attractive outer casing that matches G5 nicely.
I have this drive too and it works very well with no problem burning using iLife and/or Toast. Just for your info though, the Light Scribe takes forever to print/burn disc and more complex the graphic is, the longer it takes.
I haven't used patchburn so I can't be certain that it will work but should not be a problem. I have toast and it works just fine.
I hope this helps,
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