Customers frequently mention the ease of use, affordable price, and convenient USB-only power as significant advantages. Many appreciate its compact size and reliable performance for reading and writing CDs and DVDs. Positive feedback also highlights its compatibility with various devices and quiet operation. A small number of users noted needing additional software for optimal functionality on Mac systems.
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Pros mentioned:
Size, Usb
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Now a "must have?"
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Recently built my first desktop that DIDN'T include any internal optical drive. With this, and the fact that most higher end laptops don't have optical drives, this was a great purchase when on sale.
What's nice is that this is still a "tray" and not a "slot drive," so the media won't move. The USB 2.0 cable is the ONLY cable you need, no additional power connection. Plug and play, works like a charm. I still create DVD videos to share with my family (read: grandparents) but not often enough to warrant an internal drive.
Since this can be used with various computers, laptop, desktop, it's a great resource to have laying around.
The drive is really small, as somebody who has been into building and upgrading computers for almost 20 years I can't believe this is only powered by ONE USB cable
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly Perfect!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was a little skeptical at first. This DVD/CD player and burner was marked at such a low price, I figured something had to be wrong with. However, I took it out of the box and didn’t even need to read any instructions. It was fairly self-explanatory. I wanted to catalog my CD collection, since it’s all digital now and goes with you in our pocket computers. I haven’t had any issues whatsoever, it has worked great and for only 20 bucks, there is no way another one could come close!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Dri
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Light weight; Compact; East to handle an use; Provides large amount of storage
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Deal and Compatibility
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This drive works amazing! I burned 100 DVD’s back to back with this drive, and it performed exceptionally all day long. I used the drive with macOS and Windows, and had no issues either way. It also played back DVD’s as expected, and came with some included software which was useful.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great external DVD player!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this to be able to play discs when I purchased a mini CPU to replace my tower. Easy to install and learn to use. Downloaded the Power DVD 20 that came with the software. It actually plays some older DVDs I have that I used to use in class that my tower DVD player would not. So far would recommend. Is working on my Windows 11 system as well. Have not attempted writing as of yet.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Usb
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
IT WORKS
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Suddenly I needed to view a CDs contents, and came to realize no computer in the house has a CD drive! Coulda sworn the old one had one... and I didn’t feel like wiring an old dvd writer to my editing computer. So I looked for “available right now” and “local” and landed in this expensive solution. It worked! I hope we still have USB ports when I need to use it again in....THE FUTURE
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Choice
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this to go with my new computer I bought from Best Buy. I do not use it often. But it is fast, and quiet. I ordered online. The delivery was fast on time and packaged vary securely.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Be Prepared! Best Drive and Best Price
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is the best drive! Very Reliable. I like that it only requires 1 plug in unlike my older drive. The price was super reasonable.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good cd and dvd player
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sleek and simple device I got it to save my cds onto my computer it was easy to use and did the job good
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
DVD=RW/CD-RW Drive
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I am really glad I bought this DVD+RW/CD-RW Drive. I currently do not have an read/write drive on any of my computers. I like that it is small and lightweight and it works really well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worked perfectly
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this to transfer music to my Mac and it works perfectly! I was a little worried it wouldn’t work with my Mac book pro 14, but it surpassingly transferred straight to iTunes without and issues. It may be a little slow, but worked flawlessly and I can’t complain at all.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great DVD drive
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This external USB drive seems to work well. I had no problems using it. It worked as soon as I plugged it in to my computer.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
On sale at a great price
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
LG always a good product.
Stands up reasonably well to my Verbatim drive at a fraction of the price.
Good capability with Linux.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from LGAnswers
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed experience with your LG - 8x External USB 2.0 Blu-ray Disc Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Disc Rewriter - Black. We look forward to your next review. ~Tanisha
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Portable CD Player
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product and easy to set up. Sounds and works wonderful. Nice price and I really enjoy it a lot.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Usb
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Plug n play
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Most laptops don't come with one built in anymore. This is an easy solution! Simple USB plug in
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast, Quiet, Slim, Sturdy DVD Drive
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I'm really impressed with this one. It has a variable speed control that allows it to be much more quiet than other drives. It runs really well with the included single USB cord and plug. It's sturdy and has very attractive design. The top has a matte finish. The USB cord has a nice snug secure comfortable fit into the USB micro port on the back of the drive. The eject button is easy to see because of its physical design, but also because there is a nice green LED light on the button. For external DVD drives, this model will be the one I use to measure others by. Thanks to LG for creating a well designed product.
CONTEXT — I spent $100 on an LG DVD / Blu-ray drive that failed in about 10 months. That was disappointing... and the product photos didn't show that the USB cable has two ends — one for data and one for additional power. So, I was reluctant to buy another LG drive, but I thought I'd try this LG DVD drive. I'm glad I did.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Slim and works as expected.
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is perfect to hook up to my laptop when needed. As we all know by now laptops no longer include CD drives.
This unit is powered off the connection to the laptop.
Super convenient, working as expected.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Usb
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The external CD/DVD drive works great
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Computer manufacturers are streamlining their products, and the DVD/CD is a thing of the past-unless you happen to still enjoy listening to music or accessing stored images and data. Thanks goodness that LG is manufacturing this product. The other beauty is that I can share it with my wife, who also misses the ability to use the CD drive. It's totally seamless.
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.
Served my purpose to use with my new laptop. I burned videos I created for family members of a recent family wedding I attended. Mac and Windows Compatible, with a two year service warranty.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Usb
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
DVD ROM
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Slim no frills optical drive fits well in a laptop bag or micro PC desk space. Powered and syncs via USB.