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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5772 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

    Good

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

    Good CD reader and nice look. Smooth running while reading

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

    Great product

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

    Great product just what I needed. Quick delivery service

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

    Pleasant experience

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

    Sales people took their time with us and our dumb questions. Very satisfied.

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

    dell

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

    Its all good. Its what I was looking for. Shopping experience was easy.

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

    I like it a lot

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

    I am getting use to using this. I a old and don't enjoy change

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

    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 get a lot of use from this dvw reader. It’s great to back up all my pictures

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

    DVD review

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

    It sucks thAt some laptops don’t have DVD’s system hooked up, price is right however

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

    When a Dvd is needed

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

    Works as expected. I needed this to reinstall my operating system.

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

    Dell - USB DVD Writer

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

    solid CD/DVD Writer. Slick, quiet, solid device to use on my Dell PC

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

    Not sure if I can recommend

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

    Unable to play this drive. I brought some DVDs from the library. Never got luck to play.

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

    Great product !

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

    Great plug and go DVD player. Perfect for the new computers that don't come with CD/DVD player.

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

    Great for lap tops a d large tablets

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

    This is great for large tablets and for laptops great for a gift also!!

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works as advertised

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

    Good player. Comes with software to use it and actually works the one in the computer. I would purchase it again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
      Posted .

      Napster,

      Thanks for your review. If you have questions about your External Drive you can check our Product Support Page here: https://dell.to/2CpL3Sd.

      Best,
      Bryan
      1-800-624-9896 Dell

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Performs as expected

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

    I believe I got my money's worth. It does what I expected it to do and it wasn't expensive.

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

    Works but a little slow

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

    Bought sonI could load programs I purchased on to a lap top. Works but slower than loading on my desk top. Had Samsung that quit after 6 months. Hopefully this will last longer.

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

    Disc Drive

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

    Great disc drive. This goes through alot of usage and holds up very well.

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

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not sure about this one- guess it was needed for installation- but everything is great.

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

    DVD/CD player

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

    Great unit for the price !! I love Best Buy the customer service is great !!!

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

    Works as advertised

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

    Works as advertised, no complaints. Reads cdg for karaoke

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

    Great

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

    Awesome great unit, looks good, works great. Couldn’t be happier.

    I would recommend this to a friend