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  • Front. Dell - USB Slim DVD+/- RW Drive - Plug and Play - DW316 - Black.
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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 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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  • Perfect for gaming!

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

    My nephew loves it! Now he can play all of his games on his gaming computer!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • I really needed this

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

    Have only used once to load an old program and it worked. Will use to transfer photos to disks

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Grandma

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

    If you want the best buy the best because it’s number one

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great computer. Fast and easy to use.

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

    I needed a computer that I can use without a lot of computer knowledge. This computer works well.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • TakeThoseOldRecordsOfftheShelf

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

    Much needed backup for old cd drive. Still can play memories.

    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.

    Great product. Software worked great with my HP laptop

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • great external dvd drive

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

    I purchased this to add to my new laptop for grad school. It is quiet and does everything I need.

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

    Effective

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

    Bought to go with a slim laptop for a relative that still likes using cds. Works for what you pay for.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works as advertised

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

    The product works as advertised it is a little bit slow but I expected that

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • seems to work ok

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

    amazingly light design [read flimsy] but it does what one asks. one caveat is that it will not play dvd movies without installing a driver.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great solution

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

    With the aniquilation of disk reader devices on new laptop equipments, this device its perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice solid drive at a great price

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

    Performs as advertised at a great price. Nice slim design so it fits anywhere.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect. Compact and affordable.

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

    I didn't realize the computer I ordered didn't have a disc drive.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love my HP Laptop

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

    great purchase love my HP Laptop i can watch videos and TV on it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Necessary for my new laptop.

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

    My new laptop did not have a cd/dvd writer built in. That is why this product was purchased.

    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 product worked well for me and would highly recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Handy and mobile

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

    Works great, just needs a little bit longer USB cable.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great

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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.

    Great. I needed ink so I bought this one and it worked okay.

    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.

    Works as advertised. Hope it lasts long and serve well.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • External CD/DVD drive

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

    My table does not have a CD Drive. This was a great option.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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