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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:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works good

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

    Used for loading SW. Nice to not have to add the size and weight to the laptop. Just plug it in when needed. Very good design plan for the long term.

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

    CD player r

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

    My husband brought this to use to view a CD disk he had a it work great

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    CD/DVD write/rewite machine!

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

    Quick plug and play. Wanted one installed but they're getting hader to find

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Software

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    not plug and play as advertised

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

    i downloaded the software but when i go to use it there are to many choices the tech support is only open weekdays when most of us work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great with DELL laptop

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

    Bought this for my DELL Inspiron 15 laptop which didn't come with a CD/DVD drive since I needed to install software from a disc. Works great, although it is a bit noisy as other reviewers have mentioned.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy guy

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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 looking for this item for my laptop. Works really great. Can't complain. Price is right too.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for a drive-less laptop!

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

    This worked perfectly -- plug and play -- for my laptop that wouldn't otherwise have a disc drive. Super lightweight and easy to use!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    DVD drive added to a small laptop--Hurray!

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

    My newest laptop didn't have a DVD drive, and I needed one for my work. This compact Dell USB Slim DVD+/-RW Drive was just the thing I needed to make my compact laptop fully useful at a very favorable price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little auxilary drive

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

    Unfortunately my new computer didn't come with a drive and this makes it handy for me to install some of my programs and games.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Plug and play

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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, truly plug and play and works as it should

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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

    Bought this since computers don’t all have CD drives anymore. It’s great to take when you travel to watch a movie. Easy to use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    plug and play external DVD RW

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

    Easy plug and play external DVD RW unit. No issues with installation or use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cheap and works well

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

    This dvd drive does exactly what it’s meant too and you don’t even need to pay for a subscription or anything to watch your dvds

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really Slim - super buy

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

    Great addition to our home office. Extremely easy to setup and use. Worked right out of the box.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    work good

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

    My Windows labtop & tablet does not have a dvd/cd writer/reading and I needed someway of installing the old program that I have and the drive does that

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dell - USB Slim DVD+/- RW Drive

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

    Great external drive, easy to install and use, meets my expectations! I use to watch DVDs on MacBookPro.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Great and easy too install and works like it should . Price is good and I trust Dell .

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice slim DVD player & writer

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

    Nice slim DVD player & writer. Till now works good. Writing speed little slow though. But I recommend.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    USB DVD+/RW Drive

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

    Excellent addition to my laptop, especially to keep it light during normal use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Addition for Desk Top Computer

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

    This is a perfect add-on for my new desk top computer. Plug and play and no problems installing it.

    I would recommend this to a friend