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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5778 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.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Gets job done

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

    It's nothing special, but it gets the job done, and it's not too expensive.

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

    Good camera..

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

    I'm very happy with it snd would tell all my friends about it...

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

    Easy plug and play

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

    Easy plug and play but case is I little weak, works fine though

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

    Good 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 is a good product. It works well. Used by my son.

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

    Great CD & DVD player

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

    Great external CD and DVD writer. Don't have any problems with it.

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

    only needed it for one use, lowest price available

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

    served the purpose that I needed it, so I was satisfied

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

    Returned

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

    A better product came up on sale so I returned it.

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

    So far so good.

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

    So far so good. It is a little expensive. But is good.

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

    Did the job

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

    Needed a basic external reader for PC. Did the job!

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

    I’m happy

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

    Great purchase agreement by so far I’m happy with this purchase no problems

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

    I would prefer the unit as part of the computer.

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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 okay external drive. It serves its purpose.

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

    i like works goog for what i need right now

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

    good for what I need, for now, and I will tell my friends

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

    Good Service

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

    could not use in car. Returned with no questions asked

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

    External DVD

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

    The Dell external DVD RW drive works as one would expected.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Perfect!

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

    Helo. It does its job perfectly well, at a great price. Hola. Hace perfectamente bien su función, a un excelente precio.

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

    Great hard drive

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

    I love storing my pictures and important information

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    External dvd

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

    Plug ang play worka great and versitile for switching between any computer

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great Label..Doesn't Like Me..

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

    Well... In over 45+yrs of "Playing w/Tech Toys, "I've not encountered THIS level of grief b4. Esp. w/a "Relatively Simple" piece of H/W... Hubby thinks it's a coaster. Unit just refuses to "communicate" with ANYTHING, regardless of it's 'breeding'. Windows, Chrome, Android, etc, so - NADA. Good Luck reaching anybody, OR locating the REQ'd drivers when what came with won't come out 2 play. I JUST CAN'T SEEM 2 get "TO help" 2 "GET help"! Doesn't like Windows, Chrome, Android... wait - said that. C what it's done??

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
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      Hi MissMyLola,

      We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your review. We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing troubles with your Dell USB Slim drive. This is certainly not the experience that we like to hear from our customers. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to help improve our current and future products.

      Below, I have provided a link to the User’s Guide for your product, where troubleshooting tips can be found.

      User’s Guide: https://dell.to/3HvSW7l

      If you are still experiencing issues with your DVD drive after applying the troubleshooting tips above, please contact the Dell Support Team for further guidance at 1-800-624-9896.

      Best,
      Katarina@Dell

      Should you need further assistance, you can contact Dell directly with the information below.
      Chat or call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam
      Phone number to Dell: 1-800-624-9896 Dell

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great add on

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

    This inexpensive drive will allow access and burning of your dvds and cds.

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

    No complaints.

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

    Although I don't use this as often as I thought I would, it works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend