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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 14764 reviews

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the ease of use, performance, and reasonable price of the 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive. The USB connectivity and compact size are also appreciated features. Some customers noted the need for separate software for Mac.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    External DVD

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

    It does everything I expected and easily. Didn't waste time trying to use it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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

    At first I was a little turned off by how cheap this DVD player feels. It’s made of really lightweight plastic. However, I used it for about two weeks and played 4 different movies on it with zero problems. I’m happy with how it runs.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LG are my home products.

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

    New laptops don't have built ins of DVD/CD players no more. For $25 bucks can't beat it. I still like to burn CD's of my music and concert downloads...I will be on the road again this summer for my Dead Tour!! Recommend. No issues this far!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Yup

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

    For the price you can’t beat it, unless you can find it cheaper, which is very hard to do. Trust me. Highly recommended.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So far, so good

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

    Bought to go with a laptop without a CD/DVD drive. So far, so good in terms of working as it's supposed to.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great value for basic use

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

    This replaced the superdrive for me on my new IMAC since apple decided to go completely to the cloud, which I won't. So I have an extensive cd collection which I can play... also I can transfer the rest of my older video collections and home movies to dvds

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

    great device

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

    Had to get this for Turbo tax because the other one would not communicate with Windows 10 after my update. Seems to work well, I do not use it that much so the price was the selling point for me.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No DVD drive? No problem.

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

    Bought a new desktop PC that did not include a DVD drive. It was on sale at the time of purchase, almost half its normal price. Also works with my MacBook.

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

    Easy to use, works right away CD / DVD drive

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

    Laptops are rarely fitted with internal CD / DVD drives these days. How are you supposed to rip that bargain find from that garage sale? No worries, just plug this bad boy in and rip away! Works as intended, speedily and efficient!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A good addition for computers

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

    I purchased this when the built-in DVD writer in my desktop stopped working. The software was easy to install and both the desktop and the laptop accepted it. It is compatible with both units and there have been no problems using it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product.

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

    Bought this to use with laptop as mine didnt come with one. Very easy to install and use. Will not play Blue Ray. Took a little time to figure out how to play DVD. Video and sound quality was impressive. Would buy again

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

    DVD attachment review

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

    Usable. Efficient, but not exciting. Bulky. Difficult to transport from one room to another. Attachment points unfasten easily and at very inconvenient times. Even the slightest juggling or movement causes it to become disconnected from computer. if you aren't in the habit of moving around, might be alright. But if you are on the move, not the product for you.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from LG Digital Customer Care
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      Hi there. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We understand your inquiry regarding the connectivity and portability of your LG External USB Double-Layer DVD Writer. Your feedback is important, and we want to ensure your drive maintains a stable connection. We understand the situation and suggest ensuring the USB cable is fully seated in both the drive and the computer port, or trying a different USB port to ensure a secure fit.
      https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-8x-external-usb-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-drive-black/JXTZZLCVZK
      For further assistance and any specific concerns you may have, please contact us on lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com, and our team will be more than happy to assist you. We appreciate your patience. —Renzo LG

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worked on old discs when my computer wouldn't

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

    I apparently haven't needed to use a CD or DVD on a computer in many years, and haven't transferred old photos/video that is stored on disc (shame on me). When a family member recently died unexpectedly, I was forced to attempt accessing old discs that were as old as 17 years. My iMac has a vertical slot, so not sure if that, plus not using it in so long, is why my discs weren't working. As a hail mary, I bought this external disc reader to see if I could save the pictures. Out of about 20 discs, I saved all but 1 disc's worth of files. Definitely worth it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Deal

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

    Item works great. Very easy plug and play. And I was pleased that the store had it in stock since it was a need-it-today situation.

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

    Necessary Item for us Older PC Users

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

    This item is necessary for those of us who have lots of DVD's in our libraries and still enjoying watching them on our PC's.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    USB Drive

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

    Easy process to add a drive to a laptop. Worked seemlessly with os.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple and useful

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

    Quick and easy use - good quality presentation - doing what I wanted it to do - CDs of pictures of family and friends...

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great little gadget for the price

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

    works great for all the cd's I have that need to be installed on my computer

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    What a great product!

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

    Super slim, but yet extremely powerful. Love the fact that only one USB port is needed to power the product. Have had for approximately 1 month and purchased another for traveling. Super great price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Old Software

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

    Worked just as it should. I bought a new laptop without a cd drive. I had some old favorite software on cd. Loaded software…all is well….

    I would recommend this to a friend