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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5754 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

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive for its ease of use, overall performance, and convenient USB connectivity. Many appreciate its perfect size, good value, and broad compatibility. While some users have noted occasional noise, the drive is generally well-received for its functionality.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding Dell External DVD Drive

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

    My PC does not have a built in DVD on purpose...I want my PC to be lightweight. The Dell external DVD drive provides the ability to read/write DVDs! Great stuff. No problems.

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

    Great plug and play drive. Easy to use.

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

    Couldn't believe this thing actually let me view pictures on a disc that were 10 yrs old and I could watch any other way.. Love it.

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

    Great DVD drive

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

    I needed a DVD + / - RW drive for my new laptop and the Best Buy rep provided me with this Dell drive and it works well. No negative comments at this time. Works as it should.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compact and easy to handle.

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

    Dell - 8 x External USB is a compact system which occupies less space and the USB wire provided with is of sufficient length. I recommend this product.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good price and works great

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

    Bought this when the drive on my PC went bad. Works great. It isn't as fast as my old drive but I didn't want to put a lot of money into one and this one was a deal for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the trouble!

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

    This device unfortunately took too many other cable connections/adaptors to just run off of my laptop, even with a powered USB hub it was inconsistent in its function. Movies would intermittently stop and start.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    External USB-DVD Drive

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

    The drive has been more than a handy item. Have had it for almost a month now, and it hasn’t failed us yet. Hopefully, it will last for years.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice external add on

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

    Basically right out of the box, plug and play. Plays cd/dvd like it should.

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

    Perfect fit and ditch the enclosed DVD.

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

    Perfect to use and like the slimness. I gave it a 9 as the included software disc was useless as some other administrator to bless other than me and I bought both the laptop and dvd player.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Retired Happy PC user.

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

    External is quite and very easy to use. I would recommend this product if your PC doesn't come with an Internal Optical Drive.

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

    My DVD

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

    The portable Dell USB slim DVD+/ RW Drive I purchased is slim, well built and very fast. Everything comes out perfect.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Dell three-in-one

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the first 3 and 1 Dell laptop I bought. I think it's fantastic.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    dvd player

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

    Easy to use works fine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good external disc drive

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

    My old laptop had an internal disc drive so I had to buy this when I bought a new laptop. I've only used it once and it worked fine. I'm not sure if I'm going to like the software that came with it.

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

    Works Well

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

    I reviewed a number of these drives on the basis of performance traded-off against price. In my mind, this one won without any reservation. I am pleased with its performance.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    DVD viewer

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

    Not a bad device. I rarely use, but had some discs that I had to view. It works fine.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    CD player

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

    Works fine, easy to set up; and take down. Easy to order; and fast shipping. The staff was able to help me decide on a purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I’ve Got Music!

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

    Music! I have a wonderful collection of music on CDs. My new laptop does not have a disk slot. I love this plugin player!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Plugs right into compute and using in seconds. Quick and easy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Jason's games

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

    The item purchased was needed to add to the laptop that was purchased. It works well and enjoy being able to play games.

    I would recommend this to a friend