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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 5890 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    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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  • Easy to use for a non techie

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

    The DVD R/W was a must with the new computer. I’m glad I got it.

    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

    External disc frive

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

    I love it since my computer does not have one Works great.

    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

    Works great

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

    It was a great deal for the price. I’m very happy with it.

    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

    Great Portable CD

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

    Great for laptops that do not have a CD player. Great value!

    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

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

    For the price it was easy and worked well. Love it!

    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

    Good basic external optical

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

    I have a few LG Bluray writers, but a basic optical DVD this one is a good model for a good pr iui ce.

    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

    Dell DVD burner/player perfect for my applications

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

    Very easy to understand, use and burn just about anything I choose.

    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

    Good external drive.

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

    This has worked well and I would recommend to others.

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    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • External CD/DVD Drive

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

    The drive works well with the Samsung chrombook we just purchased.

    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

    It works as expected.

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

    It works as expected. No instructions - figure it out

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

    Cd/DVD external drive

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

    Hard to find but found for a great price and works perfectly

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great DVD Writer

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

    With everything being digital online or in the cloud there isn't too much use for dvd writers/players but purchased it in case I need to use a dvd. I tested this with some blank dvd's and the writing speed is good.

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

    great dvd drive

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

    dvd drive works great with my pc and takes up very little space

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Dell DVD RW.

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

    Good product Dell equipment I’ve always had faith in your products and services. How to buy this device new laptops do not have optical drives in them anymore.

    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

    Slim size makes it portable and works great

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

    Excellent value. Easy to use, easy to carry, no setup required. Good product.

    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.

    Easy to use. Slim design. Nice addition to my laptop.

    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

    Good product

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product works great. Easy to use. Would recommend.

    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 drive

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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 use with my Dell computer, can carry it with 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

    Great

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

    Works great. For loading old software. I use it to convert videos for iPads.

    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 product for the money.

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

    Very easy to use and works great. I would highly recommend this.

    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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