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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5767 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

    Does what it supposed to

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

    Good external drive that is easy to install and use.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Have not used it

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

    Got it but not have time to use it. I wish it was made into my computer!!!

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

    Simple to use and price was right

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

    Just plugged it in, installed software from the disc supplied and it was ready to go. I watch movies on my 17.3” laptop when we travel in the car so when my new Dell laptop came without a dvd player, I was a bit dismayed. This external dvd player solved the problem. Price was right and product is great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use.

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

    It worked great for me. All I had to do was plug it in.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    External CD

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

    This Very easy to set up. Worked great. Good price.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Plug and play

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

    Great tool to have for non streamers. Works well and super light.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small and Portable

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

    Great accessory to my laptop. Fits nicely in my briefcase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Easy to use, just plug and play. Quality is good .

    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.

    Worked in the USB port with Windows 10 out of the box.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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

    Easy to use, works as advertised. Plug it in and it works.

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

    Great product

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

    This player works very great with my Lenovo laptop

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

    Happy

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

    I've had issues with my computers not recognizing external DVDs. Not so with this one. I can now safe things to a DVD.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Very loud machine

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

    Does the job but sounds like it’s about to take off. I was definitely scared using it because I thought it was either going to explode, eat my cd, or crash my laptop. I am returning due to the noise, but if you don’t mind that.. then it works

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

      Hi rmore251,

      We appreciate your valued feedback. We apologize for the noise issue you are having with your Dell - USB Slim DVD+/- RW Drive. We suggest making sure the type of disc you are using is compatible with your disc drive. I have provided a link to the User's Guide for your device. Troubleshooting starts on page Page 12.

      User's Guide: https://dell.to/3kFFyoJ

      After utilizing the troubleshooting options provided above, if the issue persists, please feel free to reach out to our support team here: 1-800-624-9896.

      If you require further assistance, you can contact Dell directly with the information below.
      Chat or call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam
      Phone number to Dell 1-800-624-9896

      Best,
      Ashley@Dell Dell

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as intended

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

    Purchased this for the Black Friday special. Can’t beat it for under $20. Packaging was nice, works as intended.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have for today's none DVD systems

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

    Quick and easy use with the plug&play USB interface.

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

    Great addition.

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

    This external drive is a perfect companion for my laptop.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works Good for what I need to get done.

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

    It filled the job I needed to get done and is easy to pack in your carrying case.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    !!

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

    Does not require lots of space and very portable!!

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

    Top of the notch

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

    Simply item does wonders for me. Lightweight, too.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Item

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

    The external drive is plug and play and works well.

    I would recommend this to a friend