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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 3681 reviews

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Customers are saying

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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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good for a student

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

    I purchased this for my sons laptop. It wasn't the most durable drive but it serves the purpose!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Didnt really like this model

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    Alright price, but dont really like this model . for some reason it takes really long to load.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Had to return product

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

    Bought this unit with Lenovo laptop which included Windows 8.1 operating system. Later learned 8.1 does not support external DVD drive and therefore had to return it. Frustrating experience but did get refund without arguement

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ok disk player

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

    Plays discs well but didn't pic up our wifi signal too often

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    not what i needed

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    I was told this was for watching movies, it does not work.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Did not work with Windows 8

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

    Diver did not install from the CD with Windows8 and no driver could be found at the LG website. Online reviews show that many users had the same problem. Was unable to use, returned to the store.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent DVD drive

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

    I needed an external DVD drive to watch movies on my laptop and occasionally install older programs. This was the cheapest DVD drive I could find and it seems to work well for what I need. The drive itself is nothing fancy but I got it for $20 with a $15 best buy credit and so it was a good deal. The bonus is that it also works with my TV so I can catch movies on there as well. Overall a good device for the price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great buy!

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

    this little dvd drive packs a big punch! small in side, light in weight but works fast and gets the job done!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Affordable external DVD writer

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

    size is light and easy to carry and both Mac and Window compatible. The price is unbeatable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Was Not The Product For My Needs

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    On the box it leads you to believe (me and the Geek Squad guys) that it can play, burn, and sync music as well as DVD's, but it does not. Other than that it is great for music. Not a bad product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Didn't work

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

    We plugged it in and it we could never get it recognized by our computer. We tried using the 2 USBs instead of 1 and it still didn't work.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    wouldn't play dvd

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

    It would read the disk, but it wouldn't play the dvd no matter what program I tried to watch it with. I just wanted to watch a dvd and it was way to much to work to play a dvd.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Very frustrating

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

    We wanted an external drive to be able to watch movies from dvd's. Seems we need to purchase software to make it work. Really! Seems to me the software should be included.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    defective, I need to return it

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

    It took me half an hour to open it with a strong rap!!. I had to this repeatedly. I need to return it. Living 45 min. drive from BEST BUY i Have not done it yet.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Didn't work.

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

    The light on this product did not stay lit. This product might have been broken when purchased. I will return it to the store and see about another disk drive.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not what I wanted

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    I was looking for a reader/rewriter and discovered once I was on a 4-hr flight trying to watch a movie that it wouldn't play a DVD. Brought it back.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Did not work with my computer

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

    I could not get this to work with my new Lenovo-IdeaPad S210 Touch. It may work fine with other computers but I returned it with no problems.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't work as advertised

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    I bought this specifically to play DVD's to find that it won't read them. Returned.

    No, I would not 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.

    Bought this external drive for my ultrabook and have had no issues so far. Connects via USB port and my ultrabook has no connectivity issues with it. Very lightweight and portable as well. Luckily, I got this for cheaper via price match, so check out Amazon or Fry's before you purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    not good

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

    too complicated, tried to copy a music cd and would not do it, not enough instructions on what button to click

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend