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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5753 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:
    Ease of use, Usb

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product - Easy to Use

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

    The DVD drive was very easy to use. I plugged it into the USB port and was able to rip some old CDs that I had so that I could place them on a USB for my car. I had been meaning to do this for awhile but I never really got around to it and the Dell that I have doesn't have a CD drive so this one worked out perfect to play and rip. I assume I could burn as well, but like I previously, mentioned, my car doesn't have a CD player.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    REALLY slim.

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

    Plugged it in, and it was ready to go. Works fine.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    External DVD

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

    I need a drive to add some software to secured server and it did the job well. Hard to beat for the price.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good external drive for ultrabooks

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

    Nice product. I am happy with my new external DVD drive and my experience shopping at Bestbuy. Makes a little noise which can be annoying sometimes.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Basic but everything you need

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

    Basic but everything you need. Very streamline and easy to store.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    External CD Player

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

    Plays CDs on first try. Software provided worked well and so did the device. Had no problems. Hooked up to my new external USB ports with ease.

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

    Works like a Charm for Movies

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

    Worked surprisingly well. Played movies faster/better than the build in drive on my old Dell laptop.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good deal

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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 was looking for. you cant go wrong whit this.

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

    Great little drive

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

    Could not ask for a better external drive. Works flawlessly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Yes...I still use CD drives...

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

    When my CD player in my computer broke down, I found that most computers now on sale, do not supply the CD as part of the media. This is a great back-up...

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Incredibly loud

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

    It works as advertised and transfers data off of optical disks. I don't recommend it for watching movies as it's unbelievably loud when it spins up.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cd upload

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

    Wanted to put several hundred cd’s onto my iPhone, since few laptops have dvd/cd drive/burners I needed an external drive. Easy to use.

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

    Fabulous!

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

    Outstanding service! Seamless, professional, easy and fast!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Dell 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive

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

    My 13 year old son needed an external drive, so he did some research and decided on the the Dell 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive, which he was able to set up and use with no problem.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does a good job loading and fairly fast

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

    Nice CD-DVD writer. It is a bit noisy though but ejects fast and loads easy. No issues as of yet. Most people should be happy with this if you want a more basic CD RW

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

    Dell Plug & Play Accessory.

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

    Great addition to my Dell Laptop. Purchased %0 % off with Best Buy. Lots of value

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect addition

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

    Laptops don’t come with CD drive any more & I refuse to pay for streaming music monthly- so this allows me to transfer my favorite old CDs to my computer for iTunes!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Slim, economical good value.

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

    The Dell USB DVDRW Drive seems to be a good value for the money. At first glance it seems to feel a little flimsy but it stands up to everyday use pretty well. Fast response time and comes with “POWER DVD” app which is a pleasure to use.

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

    Get it now

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

    Wonderful product. Quick upload, and wonderful picture upload.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy player

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

    A very simple easy plug and use cd/dvd player. Works very well .just plug into a usb port and it will download and up an running in minutes

    I would recommend this to a friend