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  • Front. ASUS - 24x Write/16x Rewrite/24x Read CD - 8x Write DVD External USB 2.0 DVD-Writer Drive - Black.
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ASUS - External USB Double-Layer 8x DVD+RW/24x CD-RW Drive - Black

Model:
SDRW-08D2S-U
SKU:
5109841
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Your price for this item is $27.99
The comparable value price is $32.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 554 reviews

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the ease of use and performance of this external USB DVD/CD drive, noting its plug-and-play functionality and reliable operation. Many appreciate its compact size and affordable price, finding it compatible with various computers and operating systems. While some users mentioned minor software-related issues, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • External DVD/CD drive

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

    Did exactly what I needed it to do since majority of newer laptops do not have a CD/DVD drive.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great product

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

    Great addition if you have some old CD’S or DVD You need to play. I bought it because my all in one computer doesn’t have this unit..

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works Great!

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A lot of new laptops don't have the cd feature anyone and this is a great alternative if you still need to use a cd player.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Simplicity that count

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Can't go wrong with this one if you are looking for simple DVD/CD drive. Only complaint is that no usb3.0

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • nice optical drive

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

    this optional drive makes a great substitute for the absence of optical drives in newer computers and works well.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great brand

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

    Bought this with my new laptop do I could play games and also record my music

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great item

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

    Works well, cant think of a better product for my nerds to watch DVDs

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love it.

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

    Great product. Plays disks, writes and read and connects via usb.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • ???

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Loaded great. Streamline and quiet operation. Works on desktop as well as the lappys.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great for laptops w/o cd/DVD capabilities

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well. Definitely makes up for our new laptop not having a CD/DVD drive. My husband is very pleased with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Just what we needed!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    With Apple computers no longer having a disk player, this was definitely a must since we still buy cds!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works great

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

    My new computer does not have a disk reader. I bought this external unit. It copies and burns disks no problem.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • A+ for Asus

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very practical for reviewing and organizing our DVD collections

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Drive

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing disk drive, lightweight, looks amazing, another quality asus component

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • external drive

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the product works as advertised the only con is cable to short

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • For laptops without cd drives

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

    This is the second time I've purchased this same item. It works great, runs quiet, and has been reliable for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works like a charm

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Continues to work as advertised. Best rewriter on the market.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • great deal

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sleek design and portable no need to install over bearing software to run.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • External dvd

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

    Excellent product in economic cost. Love to use with any laptop

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • It works fine

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

    I used it only once to review some old DVDs and it worked fine. It does not look very robust, but it does the job

    I would recommend this to a friend
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