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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:
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The comparable value price is $39.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5765 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    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

    Easy to use

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

    True plug and play unit. Works great and very easy to transport.

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

    great!

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

    This item is slim and easily stores in my laptop bag. Just plug in and go.

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

    Great Portable CD

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

    Great for laptops that do not have a CD player. Great value!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Easy to use for a non techie

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

    The DVD R/W was a must with the new computer. I’m glad I got it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice little disk drive!

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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.

    Did what I needed it to do. I have a new PC with no disk drive, but my printer requires software to work. I tested it out ahead of time on my Win7 PC, so when the new PC comes in (with Win10) it should work the same. It was a good buy.

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

    Good basic external optical

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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 a few LG Bluray writers, but a basic optical DVD this one is a good model for a good pr iui ce.

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

    Does the job

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

    Does the job, works well. Very useful for computers without cd/dvd drive

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

    DVD drive

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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. Slim design. Nice addition to my laptop.

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

    Great

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

    Great plug and play. Just plug in and go. Great speeds and no issues so far

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

    Cd/DVD external drive

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

    Hard to find but found for a great price and works perfectly

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

    Dell DVD burner/player perfect for my applications

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

    Very easy to understand, use and burn just about anything I choose.

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

    Great drive

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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 with my Dell computer, can carry it with me

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

    Good product

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

    This product works great. Easy to use. Would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Review

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

    Okay performance as expected. No problems with the machine

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • External CD/DVD Drive

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

    The drive works well with the Samsung chrombook we just purchased.

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

    USBDVD RW/CD DRIVE

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

    Just want I wanted works good!! Just the right size !

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

    great dvd drive

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

    dvd drive works great with my pc and takes up very little space

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

    Dell

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This plays dvds and is very easy to install. There is a bit of a lag at times.

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

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This works great to backup and save important items.

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

    external DVD drive

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

    Since my new computer did not have an optical drive, this USB accessory was the perfect add-on.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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