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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 3681 reviews

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Customers are impressed with the 8x External Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive's ease of use, compact size, and affordable price. Many appreciate its performance and compatibility with various devices, along with its lightweight and slim design. While some users noted minor issues with noise levels, software, and initial installation, the positive feedback on the drive's functionality and portability outweighs these concerns. Overall, the product receives high praise for its convenience and value.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Software

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Difficult

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

    After many tries by myself to install and use the movie playing feature, I had to return to the store to seek help. It seems even though it comes with a disc you still have to download software from an unknown website in order to use it. There are also no directions that come with it either, so burning a disc was a crapshoot .

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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

    Got it to replace a MAC external drive. Does the same thing....only cheaper. Go figure. I like the size, feel, and how it runs...some smoothly.

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

    Micro thin DVD

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

    Perfect addition to my surface pro 2 I purchased it so I can play some DVD s and it does the job.

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

    Gets the job done

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

    I needed an external hard drive since my computer did not come with one. Good product once you have it properly set up.

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

    Works like it supposed too

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

    Out of the box plugged in and it worked for playback. I don't write any disks so that is all I can comment on at this time.

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

    CD-RW Drive

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

    My fiance encouraged me to get this product due to not have a CD drive on the macbook and it's the best investment along with this drive.

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

    Excellent for netbooks and pro computers

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    Excellent for my surface pro when I need to download a program that can't be downloaded from the internet and only works with a CD drive.

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

    It works

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

    It works, good inexpensive unit which I needed to reinstall OS on an "all in one" that doesn't have an optical drive

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

    Great product for the price

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

    I bought this item to use cd for school. Can't beat the quality for the price

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

    Great for the price

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

    Well my DVD drive went out on my laptop so this is the best way for me to go and it works great

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

    Useful

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

    I bought it simply because my laptop doesn't come with a built-in DVD reader so I think it's quite useful for a laptop without a DVD reader

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

    Works well!

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

    Bought this because two of the laptops at my house don't have CD/DVD drives. Seems to work as expected, no complaints.

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

    Good CD Rom Drive

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

    I needed a CD ROM drive and this product helped me out tremendously. I also like that I can burn DVDs with this drive.

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

    Worked Well

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

    Bought to install OS onto a Netbook which I had to wipe. The process worked well once I had configured the software on the DVD correctly.

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

    Great use if external storage and DVD writer

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

    This item was useful for what I need to add on to my computer. It will be functional for the time I'm utilizing it.

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

    Product works for my system

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

    Wonderful product. My pc was damaged due to grand kids, but this allowed me to play music without buying a new one.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Price good, quality under review

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

    Loved the price, though it does not seem to be able to play my CD's with sound

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

    It Works

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

    It works. Nothing really more to say about it. The tray feels very flimsy but you can't really expect too much from a $20 DVD drive/

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

    Easy to setup and works as designed

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

    There's not much to say about this drive other than it is a cinch to setup and does exactly what it says: burn and play DVDs and CDs.

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

    Does the job

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

    This item was easy to use once best buy installed it for me. Price was a little high but overall worth the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend