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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, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    perfect

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

    super slim easy to use with alot of different devices.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to set up and use

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

    Very happy with item. Easy set up and use. Very fast.

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

    excellent

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

    Started getting in laptops with no built in optical drives and these work excellent for our needs.

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

    Awsome, Tech!

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

    I neede to get a cd player to record my cd collection. My Mac Mini has no cd port. Planning to recrd quite a Library.

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

    Nice product

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

    Most I like about this product is I can plug it into my tv usb port and play the videos directly.

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

    good

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

    The Double-Layer DVD RW/CD-RW Drive works well. Decent price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works well

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

    This is a great addition to the newer laptops not equipped with an internal drive. With most newer laptops trying to compete with the tablets they are trying to make them thinner and lighter so they have eliminated the drive and force you to purchase an external drive. This was on sale so I didn't mind paying the extra for it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    DVD player

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

    Great size to have. The setup is really easy to do.

    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.

    This was a gift for a relative and she states it works as advertised. The item arrived on time and was packaged well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    reliable

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

    works with no complications, small, easy to use...

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

    A good drive

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

    A decent external drive. It installed quickly on my laptop and has operated well for a few weeks now.

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

    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.

    Easy to install, light weight, works like a charm.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love LG

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

    Easy plug an play. Very light weight and portable.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Convient

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

    Gets the job done. small and compact. works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It was missing essential software; hours to fix.

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

    This DVD player initially could not play DVDs or CDs which made it more than worthless. I spent hours online trying to find the problem and called the company. However, I finally drove to the store with my Laptop, waited for help, then the Geek Squad Associate spent over 45 minutes chasing down via the web software that made it work. Now it is fine.

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

    Poorly made

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

    I have had two of these things. The first one was a graduation gift and it had a warranty on it but it would never play my DVDs or CDs on my computer (I checked, it was definitely compatible) and one day the little front piece just fell off! So I go in to get it replaced, thinking maybe that one was just faulty, and they couldn't replace it for me for some reason. I wasn't happy and argued with the store manager for a bit but to no avail. Since I needed it for school work, I caved and just bought a new one. I brought it home to watch a DVD on my computer and the same thing happened, it only plays DVDs and CDs half the time (it's very moody) and when it does work, you can't skip to the next scene or fast forward because it will totally freeze and freak out. The plastic front piece hasn't fallen off of my new one yet but if it does I will not buy this product again. I doubt I got two faulty products, and I take very good care of them so I'm not sure what the problem is.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    ok

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

    it could be a little better but for the price it is good enough

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Performs as advertised at a fair price.

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

    Works very well with my small Dell laptop. I was able to install software I own. It is small and easily transportable. I received a discount because Best Buy found a lower price elsewhere. Along with my Best Buy Reward Points, it was a great bargain.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everything I wanted

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

    I bought this for a small laptop that had no CD/DVD drive, and it's just what I hoped for: easy USB connection with included cable; super slim--even fits in the pocket of my laptop's protective sleeve; great for music CDs, watching movies on DVD, and loading software. So far, after one month, it is working flawlessly.

    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.

    Excellent device when utilizing a tablet computer to provide the full scope of computer access!

    I would recommend this to a friend