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  • Front. Dell - USB Slim DVD+/- RW Drive - Plug and Play - DW316 - Black.
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Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

Model:
DW316
SKU:
4697703
Highly rated by customers for:
Your price for this item is $39.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5754 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Good choice-low price!

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

    Bought this to play cds and dvds on my HP laptop. Helped me complete my taxes in a timely fashion. Easy to use even for a 75 year old untech!!

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

    Good

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

    I bought this with my laptop to be able to install products or watch movies. It’s small enough to be out of the way when not using it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Mr. Ott

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

    With your sales team support I would have been lost without the information he provided about the dvd read/write. His sales knowledge, professionalism along with timely response was great.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent product!

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

    Process was easy to do and the speed of the entire transaction was super fast. Delivery was really good.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Gadget

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

    Utterly simple plug and play. No problems with performance or quality. Great item, especially for the price.

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

    Drive

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

    Connected the drive and went right to work, easy to use.

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

    Great price

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

    Works great with my dell laptop. Fast and easy set up. No issues. Just plug in and go. Fast shipping

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

    Dell External USB DVD+RW /CD-RW Drive is great !

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

    Dell External USB DVD+RW /CD Drive is great for watching your videos on your computer ! I really enjoy it !

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

    excellent external CD and DVD drive

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

    Works great, just plug into the computer port, push the button and you are set to listen to music or watch your movies.

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

    Great deal!

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

    This was a great deal to be able to load old CDs and DVDs as new laptops don't come with one.

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

    External dvd

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

    No issues with install. Works great for the value

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • sound quality great and easy to maneuver

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

    The light weight makes it easy to transport. The sound quality is great on the computer. the picture quality is also great.

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

    Great

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

    Awesome to just simply add on if you need to and easy to hook up as well.

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

    Works perfectly

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

    Completely plug and play. Took seconds to synch with laptop and works great. Very quiet and stable movement. Reads great and writes great.

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

    Great product!

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

    The DVD drive worked like a champ. It was basically plug & play!

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

    Good product

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Don’t need too use it a hole lot but for what I need it for it’s worth the buy simple too use

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

    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.

    This works great with my newer Dell Laptop. It is truly a plug and play at a great price!

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

    CD burner

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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 great! Very easy to use! Glad I bought it.

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

    Data

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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 setup to my laptop. It quickly copies and transferred data that I needed

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

    Great gift

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

    This was a gift. Laptop did not have DVD player. Plug and play made it very easy to connect

    I would recommend this to a friend
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