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Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

Model:
DW316
SKU:
12289049
Highly rated by customers for:
$38.50
Save $11.49
The comparable value is $49.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5884 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    External CD

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

    Easy to install and easy to use. I would buy it again.

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

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

    DVD drive

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

    Works great!! Would buy the drive again. Installed easily.

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

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

    Easy to use

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

    This external drive is really simple and easy to use. Does what it is supposed to do without issues.

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

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

    save repair time/cost and compact

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

    works great,runs quiet,no problems! would truust Best Buy w/productsof any kind1

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

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

    Great for music additions

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

    So far have only used it to download new music files Easy to use Great accessory

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

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

    Solution

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

    Excellent choice for non dvd-cd drive computers. Drew

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

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

    Dvd

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

    It serves the purpose to play dvd pics or moves. To down load pics too.

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

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

    Easy to setup

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

    Setup was easy. My laptop doesn't have a drive so had to get an external one. Works fine.

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

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

    Works

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

    Does what it is supposed to do. Works well with my Dell 2-in-1.

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great work

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

    It is the color, and the quality of reader that worked pretty well. Fast speed and high quality!

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    its a cd drive

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

    seems to be doing what the product described and it works just fine .

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • HP Envy Desktop

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

    On of the best computers I have had. Starts op fast. All my apps run fast and smooth. I am really happy with my purchase. The Geek Squad helped me out and got it set up for me.

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

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

    Easy for everyone to use.

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

    It was an easy plug and use system. A great way to make copies of homemade videos.

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

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

    External CD player

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

    I’m glad I still can play my collection of CDs without having to toss them

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

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

    Smart purchase for backward compatability

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

    Bought it in case I needed to access cd and dvds. Works well.

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

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

    Works well

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

    Bought this (just in case) and am glad. Easy set up and to use.

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

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

    Great usb drive

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

    This product is great now I have a lot think to do and safety documents thanks

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Works as advertised.

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

    After reading the reviews and owning a Dell, this product was the one selected. Works as advertised.

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

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

    Reasonable Drive

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

    Needed an external drive this one was very reasonable priced.

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

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

    Works as expected; questionable build quality

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

    Worked without problem and without the need to load drivers. Seems a bit flimsy so I recommend using it with care. For the price, a good deal.

    This review is from Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
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