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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5745 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 5 out of 5 stars

    CD/DVD Great add

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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. Was surprised how well it just worked. I've had problems in the past. All ways enjoy something I don't have to learn a bunch of stuff just to get going.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does the job

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

    More and more pc's and laptops are coming without dvd drives built in, so this is a helpful device. It is plug and play with the included usb cable. It feels a bit flimsy and it is a bit loud, but those are trade-offs for its compact size, which is not much bigger than a dvd itself.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid, cheap and good drive

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

    Slim DVD/CD Rom. Plugged it in, it booted up and started qorking immediately. No issues, reads everything I have thrown in it so far. Functions flawlessly. Price was very reasonable too. Easy to transport, takes up little space.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    When you still need one

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

    Sometimes you need a CD/DVD burner/reader. Small and compact, this does the job. Just plug in and use. All powered over USB, so once plugged in you're set. Reads and writes with no issues. Windows has everything for it to work.

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

    Printer

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

    The printer is very good. Its easy 2 use. The staff person was helpful in deciding which printer to buy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Value for the $

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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 set up. Plug directly into computer no external power source required. l. The unit does not take up much space.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Teaching&bestbuyforthewin!

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

    I needed a disc drive to help show movies to my kids in school. Since COVID the students start off in my class room, and I need to play a movie so that I can focus on preparing for that day's classes. Now that computers no longer have disc drives, this is exactly what I needed. It is super light weight and easy to add to my school bag.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    DVD drive works well

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

    DVD drive worked properly from the first time plugged in. Unit is slim and easy to take when traveling.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Dvdr

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

    Easy to use, light weight, very small and easy to pack in my computer bag

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

    Happy happy happy

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

    Great buy. Easy to use. Just plug the into computer and it starts right up.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good product

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

    Dell - 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black Burn DVDs and CDs with this Dell USB DVD/RW drive. Plug it into your computer's USB port to play and burn discs or to load new software onto the hard drive. This slim Dell USB DVD/RW drive fits into a tote bag, and it draws power directly from the computer's USB port for hassle-free operation.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great.

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

    Great. Works well. Compact. Easy to use. Very good.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    works great

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

    Purchased it on sale for a very good price it works real well i needed one for the laptop i picked up recently

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The missing drive

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

    With a new laptop, I had no internal drive for my TurboTax CD. After some research, I decided on the Dell USB Slim DVD. Best Buy had the product I wanted. The reviews were good, the price was very reasonable, and the taxes got filed!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good for its purpose

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

    Nice portable cd/dvd witter, a little bit noisy but its get the job done. Got it during the thanks giving sale and for the price i paid for, its a steal! If you need an external cd dvd writter this is highly recommeded.

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

    Dell external drive

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

    This is a great addition for the computer I bought at Best Buy a year ago! Now I can listen to my CDs and watch my DVD's. It was a simple set-up!

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

    Recommended

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

    The product has been great for us. The quality and performance is great!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Valued addition

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

    I purchased a Dell USB external CD drive to go along with my Lenovo Flex 4 laptop, for occasional use...it's a fantastic addition because it's lite, quiet and just plug it into any of the multiple USB ports on the Flex 4 and it's good to go...The Flex 4 and the Dell drive were priced right, as usual, at my Best Buys location. A excellent choice for you.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gets the job done

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No hassle to use. I grabbed this for $30+tax, which is a decent sale price. There are similar products that will get the job done at a price around $25 compared to this item's retail price of $40, so I would only buy this item if it's on sale.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SImple, effective

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

    I found myself needing an optical drive recently. Obviously you can't add one internally to a laptop - or to a Mac mini, so external was the way to go. This was just what was needed. Simple, slim, quick enough to do what I needed, recognized instantly, and low cost.

    I would recommend this to a friend