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Model:
SDRW-08D2S-U/W/G/ACI/AS
SKU:
5717201
Your price for this item is $34.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 114 reviews

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  • Value

    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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89%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the 8x External USB 2.0 DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive's ease of use, price, and compatibility with various devices. Many appreciate its compact size and stylish design, finding it convenient for travel and everyday use. However, a common complaint centers around the lack of an included stand. The drive's performance is generally praised as reliable and efficient.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great drive for the right price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've never owned an external drive and I wasn't sure what to expect when I found this particular one. The price is good, the brand is great but would it work for what I needed. Guess what, it does! It feels solid but light and looks great with it's diamond pattern. It's a great drive and records very smooth and fast. I'm impressed with this unit. I recommend buying it if you need a new drive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what I needed

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this to be able to add programs to or watch dvd's on my computer that does not have a cd/dvd drive. It was very easy to install and did just what I wanted. I have only used it to install 2 programs so far so I have not used it a lot but s far so good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Needed for Laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    works fine, I have no problems. I just needed it because my new laptop had no dvd drive.....

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    User friendly external drive

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This external drive is easy to set up and use. Works great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stand

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice drive for the money

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Gave it a 4 star instead of 5 because the stand shown in the picture isn't included. Not really a deal breaker as the drive works great otherwise. Hard to argue against the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design
    Cons mentioned:
    Stand

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Looks Good

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Looked very stylish on website. Once I got it home is was a light weigh plastic and the advertised stand was not included. Disappointed in item.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great external drive to replace a internal drive

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works perfectly for what I need since my internal drive quit working, Price was great, size is small and compact.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Greate DVD recorder

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Quick easy installation, free burning software provided. Ease of use compact design even works with older windows down to 98.....

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product. I recommend

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It reads all my 50,000+ files on my dvd. Many dvd drives doesn't read many files. LG, Toshiba doesn't read my file. Speed is good. negative: 1. It doesn't come with standing leg as you see on the picture. 2. A little loud cliking noise at the beginning of loading.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for a refular use

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The drive works extremely well considering the price. I wish it was a little faster, but you can't beat it for the price. The stand that in the picture isn't included. That's the only downfall.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stand

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for the price

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed to replace internal dvd drive . Thought external would be easier since I wouldn't need to open case. Works well however the stand is not included.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for the price

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The ASUS external drive works as expected and the brushed metal look is nice. The tray is rather slim, so not the best for clumsy adults or kids.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stand

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice - but no stand

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This drive works as expected. Please be aware that the drive does NOT come with the stand as pictured.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stand

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for my needs

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It did not come with the stand shown on the advertised picture in the flyer

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Keeping up on storage of memories.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We got this external drive for my wife to use with her new computer. She can now do as she wishes with all of her photos and music. She is very pleased.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No media

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This a good external writer. The only problem is tha it is very hard to find blank media. Best buy does not even have any and they still sell the drives. I am not happy with that but the writer works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    just what i needed

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i needed something that allowed me to download CDs to my itunes and i wanted to be able to watch dvds and this does the job, perfectly

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stand

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Finally I can burn discs again

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It would have been a 5 star but it didn't come with stand. Otherwise, this product works just like it should.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    easy to use, works perfectly on both pc and mac! just plug it in and it's ready to burn or read discs

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent dvd drive

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The dvd drive is excellent with easy set up. The only negative thing I can say is the picture shows a base for this product but it doesn't come with one.

    I would recommend this to a friend