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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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The comparable value price is $39.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5777 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.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • usb slim

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

    excellent drive works perfectly I would recommend this product

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

    Good this far

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

    Seems to work well thus far...simple plug & play. Hope it continues...

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

      Dee1B,

      We're glad that your External Drive is working well for you so far. We'd recommend checking out our Quick Start Guide if you have any questions: https://dell.to/2VKZfz2.

      Best,
      Bryan
      1-800-624-9896 Dell

  • Nice reader

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

    It is really easy to use it with my laptop. No problems.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • EXCELLENT ~~~

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

    Items were in stock and worked perfectly. Would definitely purchase again!!

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

    Ok

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

    Old on stopped working so need one ASAP. Works well for the price. And delivery was quick.

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

      TLFG,

      Thanks for your review and we're happy to hear that your external drive is working well for you. If you have any questions please check out our Product Support Page here: https://dell.to/2CpL3Sd.

      Best,
      Bryan
      1-800-624-9896 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.

    This player works great and sets nicely on my computer.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Fine so far

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

    Have only used a few times. Has worked fine so far. Seems flimsy. We'll see how long it lasts.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • portable dvd

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

    got it during xmas! perfect gift to watch old dvd movies

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Small n lightweight

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

    Easy for you to carry if your going out of town are use in car.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • dvd reRW Drive

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

    straightforward operation, compatible with my desk top.

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

      Hello Paul,

      Thank you for your review. We appreciate your kind words and are happy to know you're enjoying your product. The contents of your review will be used to help improve now and future Dell products. If you come across any questions, issues, or concerns, please visit the Support Page of your Optical Drive DW316 - https://dell.to/2SygmFv.

      Best,
      Wendy C.

      https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam.
      Phone number to Dell: 1-800-264-9896. Dell

  • exterior dvd/cd player

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

    cannot get it to work. We have tried everything and there are no instructions

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Would Buy Again

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

    This simple review is to give 5 stars for a product that has met all my expectations.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Helpful to have the external CD 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 great! Not much else to say. It reads and writes CDs.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect for storage

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

    with lots of storage, no longer worry about computer crashes or lost thumb drives.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice

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

    I really needed and external cd reading. I truly recommend this.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect

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

    Nice addition to Laptop............................................................................

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great External USB DVD±RW/CD-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.

    Great External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive. Good for working with older media.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Katina

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

    This was an awesome pairing with my dell inspiron.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great for the price!

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

    Nothing really to rant and rave over but it works as expected. Nice Dell product.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great

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

    A great product that I would highly recommend to anyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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