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The comparable value price is $39.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5604 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 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 find value in the DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive's ease of use, compact size, and affordability. Many appreciate its compatibility with various devices and reliable performance for reading and writing CDs and DVDs. While some users noted the drive can be noisy, the majority of feedback highlights its positive attributes. The drive's lightweight design makes it convenient for portability.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good function at a good price

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

    I purchased this for the odd times when I want to have. DVD download or a SW download from disc. The size is great to be able to store it in a small drawer and the read/write speed is just fine. I don’t need to download in a second but when I need a drive it is a good choice at a good price.

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

    Did what it’s supposed to

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

    I was. Able to get a CD onto Apple Music, which is why I bought it

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

    DELL DVD FOR WORK

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

    The device work as intended. Its compact size allows me to store next to my computer at all times.

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

    Works well, very lightweight

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

    Although we haven't used this device much yet, it has performed well. It is thin and lightweight so it would be great if you need to travel with it. We are slightly concerned about how light it is and whether or not it will hold up to repeated use, as it was one of the less expensive models available.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Handy addition

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

    This is a nice, compact, and economical addition to any system with only occasional requirements for DVD/CD usage. It is easy to transport if necessary. The installation was quick and effortless.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value.

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was just what I needed. Easy to use. External device for DVD is great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use! Plug and Play!

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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 use! Plug and Play! Slimmer with a small footprint

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

    DW316

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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 install, set up and use. Wish it had been built into the harddrive.

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

    Great drive

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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 it should. It’s a great buy as a lap top add on.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    d drive

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

    great product i was just about to buy a neww d drive when why and got this plug usb plug in and ran and downloaded what ineed to do very quickly and very chep $$$ recommended

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Okay Computer to upgrade to Windows 11

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

    Would be a nice computer to upgrade to windows 11 )that has issues) except for all the built in apps, One Drive, Microsoft 365, and many others that have messed up the software I purchased separately such as Office Professional and Quicken as Microsoft builds in their apps for subscriptions after a short time and hard to delete. My last computer was 4 years old Acer All in One and so easy to manage apps and settings.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Simple to set up!

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

    Simple plug and play. Works good. Would buy again.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Little 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.

    Nice, slim, external DVD reader and writer. I use it with a new laptop for copying music from CDs to disc and for burning music CDs ... so far it has worked flawlessly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good external DVD writer/player

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

    this unit works well with my Dell wireless laptop as an external DVD. I used it to back up my Windows 10 operating system onto several DVDs. It is extremely lightweight and does not require a power source other than the computer connection.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Item

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

    Bought this item as our new laptop doesn't have a DVD drive. It worked great. No software to install. Just plugged into computer ...very pleased.

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

    DVD player

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

    Better be good- no other choices for playing my DVDs.

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

    Great portable drive

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

    Bought this for using with my laptop. Still have CD’s and DVD’s that I need to access. So far it has worked great.

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

    Dell-DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD+RW/CD-RW Drive

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

    Nice light weight and compact size and works well in all functions that I've tried.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    External Laptop DVD player

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

    Easy setup. Plug and play. USB external DVD player. I would recommend it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sleek & Fast

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

    This product was exactly what I wanted. Portable, sleek and the drive was fast. Sometimes you have a disk drive and you sit and listen to it whirrrr.... but this drive just shot right through the disk with no pauses or problems whatsoever.

    I would recommend this to a friend