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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5765 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

    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.

    Easy to use! Simply plug in and follow on screen directions.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good value.

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

    This drive works well for the use it was intended for. Price is right.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    external USB .excellent rw drive device

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

    nice and sleek external USB device...now needed since most computers don't have dvd/cd drives installed

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

    Dell USB slim DVDt/RW drive plug & play

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

    Actually I bought this for my wife as she likes to make cd's of her music. She hasn't used it yet tho, but plans on it.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but cord hard to replace

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

    It’s good. Does its job. But I lost the cord. Cost 15$. Rather buy a new one than replace just the cord.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use external dvd

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

    This external DVD is very easy to use with my laptop. It works well for all of my needs.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Price

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does the job and the price was great. I recommend to anyone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It works

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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 fine. Laptop did not have dvd drive to install software.

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

    I love this.

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

    so fast also use for my husbands bazzillion cds. to put on his ipod. thank you.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Easy to use and set up. Just plug it in and away you go. Easy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great addition to our tech

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

    great, simple to use external drive. Good solution for us

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great external dvd player

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

    So far this had been a great addition to my son's computer. I would recommend this.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great just as described.

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

    Works amazing and it is easy to move from location to location if necessary

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

    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.

    Needed for my alienware 17R4 and jus open box.... plugged USB and I was g2g

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

    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.

    My HP laptop does not have the functionality to play a CD. Therefore, I made this purchase, which resolved my issue.

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

    Just what I needed.

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

    This external drive is just what I needed. I am very happy with this purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    External Drive

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

    I needed something to download my music CDs to my computer. this works well

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

    Works as expected

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

    What can you say about a DVD drive? Either it works or it doesn't and this one works fine.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dell external drive

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

    Purchased for use with our laptops at home. Very easy to use

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Very simple setup and very very user friendly. Love it

    I would recommend this to a friend