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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5847 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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  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    its okay

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

    it worked for what i needed it to do although it was a bit expensive and feels a bit cheap

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for laptops without a CD drive

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

    Easy to use USB CD rom drive. Bought this to use with my laptop since it doesn’t have a CD drive. Small and definitely a good portable size that would fit in a laptop case easily.

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

    Worth It

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

    Worth it, especially for the discounted price. Easy to use and doesn’t damage your cd’s.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Handy Item

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

    This is a handy item to have because apparently the laptop manufacturers believe the laptop is connected to the cloud or you own USB versions of Software or Driver Data. Not everything is safe on the cloud for backup as well. A CD is perfect for items that you do not want stored in the cloud.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A Good Product for the Price

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

    When i bought my new computer i wanted to be able to watch movies. Since laptops no longer contain built in cd drives this was the cheapest alternative. It works really well for what i wanted. All i had to do was download some additional software. If you buy this item make sure when using it that you push the disk all the way down or it won't play correctly.

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

    Dell external disc drive

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

    I like this product. My new computer does not have a disc drive so I had to purchase this to look at my discs or play music while I am on the computer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It worked!

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

    I love it. I was able to transfer my photos from 2008 which were on a disc, to my pc.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    works great!

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

    I bought this external drive since most new laptops don’t carry this embedded within anymore. Does it’s job, not too expensive. Light, not bulky. Would recommend.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dell consistently makes a great laptop!

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

    Love everything about this laptop, easy to use, light weight and easily portable.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Device

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

    Plug and play, very easy to use. Functions great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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

    Bought two of these and they both perform great for what I use them for. Would buy them again if needed. They are also nice and small, so a person could travel with them if needed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good DVD Drive at Affordable Price

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

    It's easy to use and portable, with an affordable price. What I like the most is it can play movies on my laptop. My previous drive didn't; it just downloaded the software.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    dvd

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

    light weight easy to use no negative aspects. like the color

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

    Excellent External DVD/CD Drive

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

    Excellent product. Works fine. I needed this with my new computer because it did not have a built-in DVD player.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    motivation and drive

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

    found an old dvd i made when i was a kid but no devices i own have a dvd player so i ran over to best buy to pick up this drive and it was a blast to the past and very much worth the small price, now i feel compelled to try making dvd's just because i can. the program it comes with is super helpful!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    External and portable

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

    I needed a dvd drive for my laptop that was small enough to fit into my laptop backpack. This unit had good reviews and works perfectly for me.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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

    This is a great external DVD. It was was to use and my laptop recognized it right away. The price is also good for this external DVD. With all new laptop being slim and not having internal DVD, this is a great DVD for new slim laptop.

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

    Best external DVD/CD player, small, portable!!!

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

    Now laptops don’t have a built in DVD/CD player, with this my laptop is complete… easy to connect plug-n-play, small, fits in my laptop carrier… works like a charm!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as described!

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

    It works as indicated and as I was hoping. Slightly noisy, but not an issue in my use. I like the portability, also.

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

    Good deal for the money...

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

    Good little unit with an external battery supply. Comes with a software suite and I caught it for 20 bucks, you really can't go wrong.

    I would recommend this to a friend