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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 5774 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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  • Great external D drive.

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

    This is a great external D drive by Dell. It's USb cable makes for fast connection.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works as expected.

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

    I have used it too add older programs to my laptop. It works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Easy and works good

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

    Bought since most new PCs don’t have a disc drive. Installed and up and running in minutes.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect fit for my Dell computer.

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

    Works perfectly, as it should, considering that's the same brand as my laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works as advertised.

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

    After reading the reviews and owning a Dell, this product was the one selected. Works as advertised.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great for CD owners.

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

    Have not used the CD Drive much. Hope to use it often. Unable to recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Happy Customer

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

    Great product. Buy all my electronic needs at Best Buy!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Dell external Drive

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

    This was a gift for my husband. It was a must have to go along with his new computer.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great product

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

    This drive has come in handy when I have needed to back up or save large files.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • USB Slim Drive

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

    Perfect solution for my old laptop. Very slim design.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Is good and better deal will definitely recommend it for friends .

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice, but not compatible!

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

    Would not work with my new laptop. I was bummed to say the least!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Very easy to use

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

    Ordered online, picked up at the store. Easy, smooth transaction!

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

    Good to have

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

    I used multiple disks (Office product, Webroot and Printer) to install on a new laptop that didn't come with optical drive. Happy with the purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Easy to use

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

    I have few tech skills and was able to plug and play in seconds. Quality of the music ripped was great.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good item

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought for my cousin's laptop,very happy with it..

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great

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

    It is a good addition to my laptop I one of the few still out there that actually watch dads.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Plug and play

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

    I plugged it in and it worked perfectly. It's new so I don't know reliability - but so far I'm happy.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice to have when all our new computers don't

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

    Works as described. need of dvd player to view MRI

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Feels flimsy, works fine

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

    This feels really cheap, but it seems to work great. Use with my dell laptop with no problems

    I would recommend this to a friend
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