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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great drive to burn movies

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

    Good speed capacity when burning movies onto DVDs, easy to fit in bookbag

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good purchase

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

    I like the size and ease of use. I recommend the external DVD RW drive.

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

    Great player For The Price

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

    Not bad, a little slow On burning but PLAYs fine. Great For traveling when you dont have a burner installed on your computer

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I am happy with this.

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

    Yup, I'm happy with this one. It's easy to use and works very quickly.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to install

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

    Speed is great. Easy to set up and install easy to use

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good dvd for the price

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

    easy to use dvd, fast efficient, can do movies and music.

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

    Good product

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

    We brought this on the recommendation of the best buy associat to lesson the wear and tear of our lap top. So far so good

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use portable hard dice, compact for travel

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    FInd it easy to use, great mobility when needed for travel, quick speed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for laptop without RW/CD-RW Drive

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

    This product is great. light weight and small! it is perfect for travel.

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

    Works great!

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

    I needed an external CD Rom & this works perfect. I thought I'd spend a lot more, but I was pleasantly surprised that it was cost effective.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WORKED RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX .

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

    GREAT PRODUCT EASY SETT-UP. SLEEK DESIGN AND WORKS BETTER THAN EXPECTED.

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

    Great product

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

    Purchased this for my laptop to watch movies in a quiet corner of the house. Works great and can enjoy time for myself.

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

    DVD RW

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

    This item was purchased in store, and it came as a package deal! Good value for my money! Item is as described!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    excellent portable external DVD drive

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

    Small easy to use works great video and audio are of excellent quality

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Fine Product

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

    Doesn't support Blu-ray. Very light and compact. Probably wasn't worth full price.

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

    Great CD drive

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

    Bought this because my Macbook does not have an optical drive and so far I am very satisfied with this purchase, very good for burning CDs!

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

    Works

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

    I plugged it in and it works fine. I can play DVDs and also if I have to write DVDs, it wouldn't be a problem. I'm happy with the product.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good DVD Drive

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

    It works well. It is small and light. It does not require a power cord.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    works but kinda noisy

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

    Works well but kinda nosy. the price was much better than the Apple superdrive....

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    not the best

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

    Has constant install errors and is extremely loud.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend