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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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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for the money

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

    The external drive works pretty well for the money. On occasion it wants to be a little stubborn and not automatically pop up on screen. However, I usually eject and reinsert the disc and it works.

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

    Plug and play

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

    This drive worked well and was easy to use with a 2017 iMac. We plugged it in to a USB 3.0 port and it worked right away. Seems to do the job well at a good price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Functional CD/DVD

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

    My computer came without a cd drive. Found an external one. Very inexpensive and totally needed. Good price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use!

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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 used external DVD drives before, and usually had quite a difficult time using them. This is so easy; literally plug and play.

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

    Disc player

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

    Great add on for my new Dell! Want to view travel photos transferred to DVD’s on my laptop! Just plug in & view!

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

    Greate External DVD

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

    The DVD drive died on my HP laptop so I bought this external on to replace it. It worked great. It is quiet and fast and is a great replacement.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    External USB DVD+/- RW Drive

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

    Great option for the price. Just wish Dell had included a DVD+/- RW drive in the 3501 laptop I bought.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does the trick

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

    Son's laptop needed a drive. This external drive did the trick...quick set-up, portable and does the trick as to playing & burning cds. A bit cheap plastic housing but not concerned as it works well and the price was right.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Play and play straight out of the box. Nothing to install. Works perfectly and comes at a great price

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

    Works just as described.

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

    With today's new laptops that don't have an optical drive, this drive is a must. I am very satisfied. The drive works exactly as described. I highly recommend.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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

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

    Light enough to carry with my new Asus 13.3 laptop the salesperson said it would only work with PC computers. I used it to install some old software on CDs it worked well and also transferring music from CDs worked well too.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does the job.

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

    Installs easily and allows use of CD and DVD software with computers that lack optical drives.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dell drive

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

    Good addition to new computer that did not come with optical drive, plug and play was awesome

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works!

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

    I recently purchased this Dell - 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive and have had no issues using it. It was pretty much plug-n-play on my windows 10 laptop.

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

    Easily connected with MacBook Air

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

    Works good with my MacBook Air. No problem with playing DVDS.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My DVD Drive Stan Parker

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

    External DVD drive. Works great. But I was appalled that new desktops do not come with a DVD drive.

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

    Easy to use

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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. Highly recommend to others. I am using it with an older Dell computer because my optical drive broke.

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

    Easy to Use External Drive

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

    I have been using it without issue for the past few weeks. When I need to use discs, it just works and does its job well. Easy choice if it's on sale.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Compact DVD/CD reader/burner

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

    Compact and portable DVD/CD reader/burner good for use with laptop/desktop

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    DW316 player review.

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

    I purchased it with a new laptop and it works great for my DVD’s. It’s small enough to be carried and easily stored.

    I would recommend this to a friend