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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5770 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

    Dell

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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 Dell device worked as expected. The transfer speed was very fast and had no issues.

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

    Excellent

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

    As most laptops, no longer come equipped with an internal player . This is the next best . I could not survive corona without it.

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

    Dell Dvd / Rw drive

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

    Dvd/Rw driver works as stated, I would recommend this product.

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

    External drive

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

    Best Buy always has just the perfect product that I’m always looking for. They have a great selection of products. In all the stores or so convenient to get to.

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

    It works!

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

    Purchased a similar product by samsung prior to picking this one up when I happened to be in best buy. Had to return the samsung as it flat out didn't work. This one does! Yay.

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

    Great product from dell

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

    Great product since most modern pc and laptop no longer have optical drive installed.

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

    Great accessory

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

    This item is great for anyone who still uses CDs and play it through your computer or laptop. Also quick to download music or burn CDs.

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

    Worked for me

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

    Product took a bit to figure out at the instructions only indicated to plug and play. After a few unsuccessful attempts of trying to run the disc I wanted, I used the disk that came with the unit and thereafter everything downloaded fine.

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

    still useful to have a dvd reader

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

    I still have use for a dvd reader but laptops don't seem to come with them anymore. This works as well as any if you still have a need for one.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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

    I wish I would have know that my new laptop didn't have a disc drive. But this is easy to use and was a decent price. Thank you

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

    Dell USB

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

    Very good product. It works great. I am glad I went with a Dell product I've never had problems with Dell.

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

    Excellent Product

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

    The laptop I bought did not have a DVD port but several USB ports. This product completely fulfills my needs. I would buy it again if I needed another DVD drive.

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

    Worth it

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

    A handy and a necessary addition to to complete a notebook setup that is without a dvd reader or a CD reader.

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

    Great external drive

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

    This works out great on what we needed it for. Laptop CD drive went out and wasn't worth getting a new one so this was the next best option.

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

    DVD External Drive

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

    This DVD External Drive includes the software to be able to actually play DVDs with Windows 10, since Microsoft froze up the Windows Media Player with the upgrade.

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

    Cd/ DVD player

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

    Great for watching movies and ripping cds. Highly recommend for external cd drives

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

    Handy device.

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

    Exactly what I was looking for to expand the utility of my laptop.

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

    simple straightforward it works!

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

    Searched and bought on line. picked location got email saying it was ready. Associate was polite and cooperative. exceeded expectations. Wheaton is my go to location

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's OK

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

    Did the job I needed it to do. Other than that it does it's job. Directions, and or a note giving an explanation if software is needed or not.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
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      Chuck,

      Thanks for your review. If you need a guide for your new external drive you can view it here: https://dell.to/2VKZfz2.

      Best,
      Bryan
      1-800-624-9896 Dell

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    OK USB DVD drive

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

    The separate USB cable is awkward and much bigger than necessary. It would be much better with a small, attached, recessed cable like on some HP drives. It works just fine though.

    I would recommend this to a friend