Customer Ratings & Reviews

My older laptop's DVD drive stopped working. So I needed something to download music with a good app. This item is great. The app is easy to use and music is quick to download from the app to a CD. Not just music but other audio programs. The price was perfect and the fact that it is a Dell product which matched the laptop. Highly recommend this item to all.

I was pleased to find a name-brand perpheral DVD/RW drive at a competitive price - and with extra-quick shipping. I had to get a playlist put together and written to music CDs with a tight deadline. This drive did not disappoint (the cheap LG one had definitely disappointed!) In addition, I can now watch instructional and entertainment DVDs anywhere, despite my laptop having no DVD drive. This product is as dependable and functional as it's brand suggests, is light and portable, and the Best Buy pricing was right on target!

I needed to install software to my Lenovo lap top from a dvd, My lap top did not have one. The Dell-usb dvd drive work get. It was fast, and thin so I can take it with me if I need to with out the bulk. So far so good. I don't use the dvd drive that much, but it nice to have if I need it.

Very easy to use. no drivers needed. Many people complained about the software included on the DVD, but you can use any DVD writing software with it, and there are many alternatives. Perfect solution for multiple PCs, saving money by not having to buy internal ones.

I bought that driver which works very great on my computer.. its size and slim make me easy to carry everywhere... and the one thing which I like to share about its price... the price are so reasonable. I found the same thing on Walmart and target like $10 more.. so I recommend every one to shop with bestbuy.

Gets the job done, maybe a bit noisy but no more than other CD readers I have used. The software is definitely aging, however using it for burning audio CDs has been straightforward and it is nice that it comes with it. Definitely would have bought something cheaper though, but needed it same day so I couldn't go on amazon. This technology is basically maxed out so there's probably no reason to spend more than $15 or $20.

The Dell-DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD&RW/CD Drive is a great tool that allows you to have portable DVD/CD capability on any computer that has USB connectivity. It was literally plug-n-play.

I bought this drive because my new pc did not have a built in drive. It is very simple to hook up and set up. There is one cable to hook up, the usb cable, which provides power for the drive as well. The cd that came with drive was simple to install the software. I have used the drive extensively downloading music to my computer and it has functioned wonderfully.

As many of the newer, thin laptops no longer are available with a CD/DVD drive, this Dell is a great solution. Connects with a USB cable and provides good performance with all of my laptops. Slim and easy to fit into my laptop carry case.

This is just about the best deal I could find on an external optical drive, and I've always trusted Dell quality, and this one doesn't disappoint. Even though it's only USB 2.0, it's fast and quiet, and I'll expect years of service from it (but seldom will I use it).

Nice and simple DVD drive. Very slim and light. Easy to use, nice and simple. Reads the CD and DVD without any issue.

Simple plug and play w/ low profile and lightweight; use 100% to play dvd's. My computer has dvd drive – but this external drive sits nicely on my desk for easy access and repeated daily use. Great for price.

I need this since DVD drives no longer seem to come in laptops. This a bill. Compact, easy to use, and well priced. I would recommend to family and friends.

All newer laptops no longer have optical drives so this is a life saver. It is very affordable and works well with my Dell Laptop.

I have old pc games on dvd and cd from years ago and this disk drive works great for playing them.

Simple to use and great quality! Easily compatible to devices.

This drive is small, lightweight, and easy to use. If your computer doesn't have a build-in DVD drive (and whose does these days), but you occasionally need to use CD/DVD discs, this will probably work well for you - I've been very happy with it.

Nice and slim. Not heavy. Easy access. Veryeasy to use. Usb connectivity

Works great and as expected. Easy to set-up and use. Just plug and play. It is light and small so it doesn't take up space. It's, also, inexpensive, especially when on sale.

works real well, done have to have it attached all the time, only when needed. can be share with other laptops