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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5857 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:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good device

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well with my laptop. Good deal on the price. Functions as expected.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    DVD+/-RW Drive

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

    I can only rate this on my expectations at the moment. I haven't used this yet. I will be purchasing a new laptop and have a few programs and files on CD/DVD. I don't want to limit myself and felt this was the best option to add so I can utilize my present resources and grow from there.

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

    Ok

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

    Just what i expected its easy to use too! It feels a little flimsy but you shouldnt be tossing it around anyway should you

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great external cd/DVD drive

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had to upgrade my computer recently and got an all in one. Unfortunately, it didn't have a cd/DVD drive so I purchased this one. It's a Dell so I expected quality and got it. If youvneed an external drive, I suggest this one.

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

    Exactly what I needed! At an affordable price

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

    I bought it primarily to be able to read my sisters medical records, and it meets my exact needs. I wish I had made this my first purchase. i attempted to go the least expensive route, and ordered a unit, I won't reveal the brand name via Amazon, and was so disappointed when my laptop was not able to recognize the drive. just a complete waste of time. I have a Dell laptop, and should have just stayed in the 'family'!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent product

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

    Excellent item.. works well with what I needed to complete my project.

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

    CD/DVD external 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.

    Works great with my new Dell Inspiron 7506 2n1 laptop! Lightweight and easy to store until needed!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good drive

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

    Shame laptops don't come with drives anymore, but this one makes up for it.

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

    Not fancy but looks good and works well

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

    Very light, plastic unit that works well. No installation procedures. If you get a newer laptop (no dvd drive) this is a nice option. Sooner or later you will need to access something and this will save your bacon.

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

    ADD ON DISC DRIVE FOR DELL LAPTOP

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

    REQUIRED FOR MY NEW DELL COMPUTER. THIS SEPARATE DISC DRIVE IS COMPATIBLE WITH MY NEW DELL LAPTOP

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dell USB Slim DVD+/- RW Drive Plug and play -DW316

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

    This compact and very portable DVD player is very reliable and easy to use and a much needed accessary for my computer, which has no built-in player.

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

    Help was needed

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

    It seems to be working but I haven’t printed any patterns from my discs yet.

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

    Perfect use

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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 and havent had any issues. Glad I bought this

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Family movies

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

    I converted my 8 mm home movies to DVD since I no longer have a movie projector. I enjoy viewing my deceased relatives on DVD.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dell

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

    Works perfectly when you don’t have a cd drive on your laptop/computer

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Computer Assessment

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

    Just plug in and use using a USB port. Very easy to set up. For the low price it is worth it even with today’s technology being so beyond drives anymore.

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

    Just enough for what I needed it to do

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Proved to be all I needed to add a DVD to my new HP All-In-One. Not very sturdily built, but it plugged right in, my HP recognized it immediately, and I placed it square underneath the screen between the supports and it has worked well for months.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does what it does very well

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

    I needed an external disc DVD/CD drive but not ridiculously pricey. For when I get a newer or nused laptop. It works brilliantly. You have to install the software that comes with it in order to use the disc player. But that's all good.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great external drive

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

    We bought my son a new Dell laptop that didn't come equipped with a DVD drive. We bought this drive so we could load software & he can watch movies. It works exceptionally well & he is very happy.

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

    Good but a little slow.

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

    Purchased for the price. It is a slow drive but does it's job. Suggest to get a faster drive to watch or review streaming or video.

    I would recommend this to a friend