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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5766 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 4 out of 5 stars

    It's great for what I needed.

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

    The installation was very easy. It took very little time before it was up and running.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice DVD drive for the price

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

    Needed a DVD drive for my new laptop and this was recommemded by the associate. So far i'm happy with it.

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

    Few skills but with Geek Squad's help it worked!

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

    While 'Plug and Play' is an over-confident promise, with the Geek Squad's help I was able to download a necessary driver and then use the device successfully.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    OVAL OFFICE

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

    DIDN'T EXPECT MUCH. WORKS FOR WHAT I NEEDED IT FOR.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works

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

    Easy pick up, install, and does the job well ( rips and burns cds)

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy set up, easy to use.

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

    The Product works great. Easy to use. Easy to set up.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    External CD drive

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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, and works fine so far. So, no complaints at all.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    DVD Writer

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

    Works well, easy to use and transfer CD and DVD onto my computer

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    In a pinch and needed one

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

    Just received a new laptop. NO DVD DRIVE! This one works great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Laptop Addition

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

    Great addition to CDLESS laptop. Can still use my old CD'sDVD's

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I like it

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

    Good if you need one and your computer doesn't have one built in.

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

    Good purchase so far

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

    I'm happy with the purchase. Seems to be good quality (definitely better than the cheapo no name junk I bought previously and then got fed up with), haven't had it very ling but haven't had any issues with it. Even came with some free dvd playing software!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very happy

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

    In stock when I purchased it. Economically priced.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as promised

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

    Works as promised. There's not much more to say about a pc dvd.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good external CD drive

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

    A compact, handy and portable size external CD drive.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Stay away

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

    Recived the item and right out the box it's very cheap and flimsy. Makes loud noises like it was scratching my disc and you need to download a software and pay extra if you really want to extract your DVD. Good for basic usage only.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
      Posted .

      Stan,

      Thanks for your recent purchase. If you have any questions about getting started with your new external drive you can check our Quick Start Guide here: https://dell.to/2VKZfz2.

      Best,
      Bryan
      1-800-624-9896 Dell

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have

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

    Really simple to use and a great item to have for your computer.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Works awesome! No issues at all. Would rebuy again.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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

    Wonderful value for the money!!! Worth the money...

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

    Works!

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

    It works. However, it’s expensive when not on sale. Definitely worth $15. If you really have that many discs and need a player this may be worth it. Rip your cds/dvds to an external hard drive before you get rid of your old pc with a drive so you wouldn’t have to get this!

    I would recommend this to a friend