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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5848 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Usb

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for my needs

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

    When I got my recent alienware, without a drive bay I needed something to read the occasional CD devices like quicken or those that still come physical. This meet the need and since dell owns alienware I felt compfortable. its quickly discovered and works without an issue. I'm happy with the product, but have not written any discs with it yet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for Laptops with no CD/DVD drive

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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.

    Bought this for use with a DELL laptop that didn't come with a CD/DVD drive. I don't use it often - mainly for installing software purchased on a disc, or burning the occasional CD/DVD. It hasn't given me any problems in 2 years. Can be a bit noisy when a disc is actually inserted and spins up.

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

    Easy Hook up

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

    I wish that the laptop i got had a disc drive but glad that i could buy this external one as some things are still on discs. But easy to hook up.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Dvd player

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

    This is light weight and easy to use. I would recommend it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT

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

    easy to hookup works great with lab top is portable.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    CD/DVD drive

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

    I love it. My new computer doesn’t have a DVD drive. I was able to use my Microsoft Word processing cd. plug it in and it’s ready to go.

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

    Very easy to use and ready right out of the box! Just plugged it into my system and it was ready to use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great budget option.

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

    Looking for a simple dvd / cd drive for my laptop. This came in really handy. Its quiet and easy to use just plug and play its that simple. If your laptop didnt come with a cd drive and u need one for your old school dvds and music cds you cant go wrong with dell.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works like a charm.

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

    This drive works great. Now with all the slim books, you don't get a DVD drive. This worked immediately with window 10. Downloaded the correct drive right away. In 2 minutes I was Installing the program I needed from the DVD drive.I would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking fro an external DVD player/recorder

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

    Works like a charm!!

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

    It’s a shame modern computers aren’t coming included with a cd drive anymore. That’s why I bought this. Good speed (I use it for putting music cds on my computer to save from purchasing on iTunes). It takes a few minutes for each CD but it does what I need it to do. I’m satisfied.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great external DVD drive

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

    Easy to setup and use. Read speed is fast. But it's a little noisy.

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

    Can you do without a CD drive? NO

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great plug in. What do you need when computers no longer have CD drives, but you have records kept on CD? You buy this handy devise!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy hook up

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

    Easy to use. Easy to hook up via USB port. Not heavy at all.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    easy to use

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

    light, easy to connect, portable, compatibility....

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

    Basic but not bad.

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

    You basically get what you see. DVDs are pretty much becoming obsolete and I needed a drive for a recent project. Did the job.

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

    Good quality

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

    Works much better than cheap Amazon knock off previously used.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great. Good price.

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

    Worked perfect from the moment i got it. I had ordered one from Amazon that was cheaper but it lasted a couple of weeks. This one has no issues so far.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great... used it to copy CDs..... once you get used to it..the process goes quickly. It also does a great job playing back movies to your computer screen..although not BlueRay

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    USB DVD Drive

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

    Worked exactly as it should. Plug and play with no problems.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good headset for listening to TV

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

    Easy to set up and hook up to TV. Good value for price.

    I would recommend this to a friend