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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 4394 reviews

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Customers value the ease of use, Blu-ray functionality, compact size, and compatibility of the 8x External USB 2.0 Blu-ray Disc Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Disc Rewriter. Many appreciate its performance and the affordable price point. However, some users have expressed concerns regarding the included software and the noise level during operation. The positive feedback on ease of use and Blu-ray playback outweighs the negative comments on software and noise.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Failed after 16 days

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

    I have been trying for 3 months of owning this device for a total 3 months and 15 days to get this product sent to a service location for repair or to get this product replaced. I have requested a shipping form to send this out and be able to just get the product fixed after it broke 16 days after buying it. After putting a request on the website no push for my product to get repaired was done for a month and calling LG service technicians on 2 occasions after this product failed to read blu rays reassured me they would get shipping forms so I can send it. They have yet to send me anything to get this product fixed. They have failed as a company to produce a product other than a paper weight. There service has done nothing, but to waste time.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from LGAnswers
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      We hate to hear you are dissatisfied with your unit's performance. If you'd like to discuss more, please reach out to our support team on Facebook at @LGUSSupport and use #VOC in your first message to our social media support team.. To speak with an agent via phone, you can call 800.243.0000 We apologize for any inconvenience this caused. ^Venette LG

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    Never have any issues transferring our cds or movies to our computer.

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

    Great accessory

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

    Awesome add on for any computer. Was just plug and play with my one labtop.

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

    works well on my surface pro 3

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

    I got this for the surface but also plan to use it with the raspberry pi running Linux

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

    a must

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

    you have to have this for any new laptop. Otherwise you can't install anything.

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

    Light and portable

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

    Burns large amount of data runs very quite. Great to watch Blu ray disc while traveling.

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

    Works great

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

    Works great so far - used Adobe Encore, no errors yet!

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

    Works great! 10!

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

    Now I can have HD quality on my PC while watching a movie Dee

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

    Uses with SSI hard drive laptop

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Simple to use but could of been a little less expensive

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

    Does what it does

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

    It does what it's supposed to do. Works super well and has good quailty on my pc.

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

    Great resolution

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

    With this bluray player I am able to watch furious 7 in glorious 1080p wherever I go

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

    Difficult to Install a d Other Issues

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

    I had to return everything as the Geek Squad and the customer service worker could not figure out how to get it to play blu-ray movies after over 3 hours of working on it. I spent 4 hours on a Windows 7 laptop, a Window 8 laptop and a Window 10 laptop. I would like to thank the customer service worker with no name tag that spent his time helping me. He tried everything he could, and I appreciate it. I bought it the day before with the Lenovo idea pad laptop suggested by an employee in the computer area. I explained that my grandmother had a stroke and my twin brother, whose wedding she couldn't make it to, suggested I ask how to go about showing her the wedding video in blu-ray on a laptop since him and my sister in law wouldn't be able to visit her. So he, the Best Buy employee, said it would work as I made sure to ask before purchasing everything. Unfortunately it didn't. I was disappointed with the customer service of the Geek Squad employee the next day as he said that the only compensation that he could give me for all the wasted time, effort, choice made by the employee in the computer section the day before, having me stand for over 3 hours and all the stress and frustration of the ordeal with the laptop and external blu-ray drive was to let me return it. I didn't appreciate that since I could return it regardless since it was the next day. So I had both great and not so great customer service. It would have been nice if they could have found a laptop that the external blu-ray drive would've worked on and given me some sort of discount or even for example a $5 gift card to use in Best Buy as the store would still make money on whatever I would've purchased. I understand yet I don't as afterwards I went to Culver's. They forgot my burger and gave me a free pint of frozen custard for the mistake since I had to drive back to go get it. I think that this is a good example for all Best Buy employees to strive for since there was no fault on my part. Again the customer service employee was the best part of the experience. I would have liked the external blu-ray drive to work with the new Lenovo ideapad laptop like I was told. I ended up returning everything as I was told by Geek Squad that they didn't know if it was an issue with the external blu-ray drive or the laptop. So buyer beware if you purchase this item as it may not work as anticipated. If I can help save anyone from a similar experience then I am glad. I probably should have talked to a store manager, but there's no saying that he/she could have come up with a good customer service solution. So thanks for those who tried to help regardless of the outcome! I apologize if I said anything I shouldn't have, but context always helps in understanding the reason for my review.

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

    Excellent

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

    Excellent. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for a disc burner.

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

    Good player

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

    This player was recommended by the store. It functions well. No complaints.

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

    Not for win 11

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

    Will not work on windows 11. I have a windows 11 laptop computer. Software rejected my install due to non-compatibility.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from LG Digital Customer Care
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      Hi there. Thanks for sharing your experience with the BP50NB40 external Blu-ray drive. This unit is designed to be plug-and-play via USB 2.0, but Blu-ray playback and burning require compatible software—especially on newer operating systems like Windows 11.

      The bundled software with the BP50NB40 (such as PowerDVD or Media Espresso) was originally designed for earlier Windows versions, and may not install properly on Windows 11 due to licensing or compatibility limitations. LG recommends using third-party Blu-ray playback software that supports Windows 11 if the original suite is not functioning.

      We’d be happy to assist you further and explore alternative solutions. Please send us an email at lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com, and our team will be ready to help directly.

      —Charles LG

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Disc Rewriter a great value

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have had no issues with the DVD RW/CD-RW Disc Rewriter.

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

    Product not great for over time.

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

    USB connector for the product is not durable and should be replaced for all future products. Luckily, my product was still under manufactures warranty. Preference was to get a refund and choose another product but they only replaced this device.

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

    Writes and reads Blu Ray's DVD's, CD's.

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

    Writes and reads Blu Ray's DVD's, CD's. Excellent item.

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

    It's ok

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

    It's oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooook

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

    Great external dvd writer

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

    Burning up everything I have, Wrote files for 5 hours without a hitch

    I would recommend this to a friend