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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
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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5896 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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  • Pros mentioned:
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    Mobile office essential

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

    This addition was exactly what my office needed. When using a web book, it’s the essential peripheral for the mobile office.

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works GREAT on the Road!

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

    My granddaughter was all-in, watching her Movie!!!

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Does what I needed it to do.

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

    The drive in my laptop stopped working and it was cheaper to buy an external one than to go and get it fixed.

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Did exactly what I was looking to do

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

    I was able to download over 600 songs from my own cd’s.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love it

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

    Love it, its portable and light to travel with everywhere

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • works great

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

    it is the perfect disc size for loading games and other uses

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Wouldnt buy again

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

    Very tempermental, works when it wants to. Pay more, hopefully get more

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    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Gets the job done.

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

    This player has all of the features you need at this price point.

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Exactly what I needed

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

    This is great for the person who still uses CD's for their work.

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • It works fine.. Just one wish

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

    Wish Dell had an accessory case that came with it..

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works well

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

    Bought this to replace a Samsung external dvd drive that had issues with copying. This one works great

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

    Easy and straightforward

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

    Seems like a no-nonsense, easy to use, and actually plug and play optical drive. Have not yet used it to burn any discs.

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • External DVD drive

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

    Gift for my daughter to use with her laptop. She loves it!

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Easy to use. Just plug into USB port.

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

    I wear out internal drives ripping CDs. Time for an external drive.

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Solid Product

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

    Solid product. Always keep on flat surface to avoid scratching discs.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent product

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

    Excellent product will always recommend this to anyone

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • We like it

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

    First time buy this product and we are satisfied with this product.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good ink cartridge

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

    I always get my hp ink cartridges at Best Buy. Good prices

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • almost perfect

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

    seems a little slow but that's my fault for not looking at the speed of it. it works fine otherwise.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Help

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

    Great Pricing but not quite understanding how to connect with my computer

    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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