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

Model:
DW316
SKU:
4697703
Highly rated by customers for:
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Your price for this item is $29.99
The comparable value price is $39.99

Customer reviews

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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • Perfect for what I needed.

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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 needed for transferring video files from camera to my computer.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works good

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

    This drive does every thing an internal one does. it has read or played every thing I have put in it. The USB cord could be longer.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Not the best experience.

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

    It is easy enough to use, but after ripping about 10 cds it wouldn't stay closed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Cd/DVD burner

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

    Hard to find or use cd or dvd’s anymore so wanted to keep one in case I need to reference old data

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great for traveling

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

    Unfortunately DVD/CD drives dont come as standard anymore, but this was a great purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Meets my needs.

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

    A nice addition to the pc that I purchased because the pc did not come with a disc player.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Ok

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

    Item would have been ok but returned it because I found one similar 1/2 of what I paid.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • excellent price

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

    Excellent product, excellent customer service, very fast service.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good buy

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

    This is a great external player for the price. I needed one for my surface pro 4 and so far so good

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Acceptable

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

    Did the job so far. Too early to evaluate further.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great reader for CD/DVD

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

    Excellent product to connect with your laptop. Reads the disc with no issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great external drive

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

    Nothing difficult about it. Plug it into the port and use it. Simple, huh? Seriously though, it works just great.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great to have

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

    I haven't used this product yet but when I brought it I want to have it handy when I need it

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Roddey

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

    Bought this for my husband so he could do all he needed

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Does what I need

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

    I got this item because I needed a disk drive for my laptop for school. It does what I need. My only complaint is that it seems slow. But that might just be my laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Dell-dvd drive

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

    I am able to watch cd when ever i want. I do enjoy this very much.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Lovely product

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

    This is a good product. Dell products are always good and this is not an exception

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • DVD/CD Burner

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

    Good DVD Player....Plays and burns CD's/DVD's really well.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • External Drive is a Must

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

    This external drive is a must in my applications. It's great to have close at hand when needed. Excellent drive.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great accessorie

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

    Bought a new computer and it didn't have a disc drive, but this and works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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