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LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

Model:
SP80NB80
SKU:
5852919
Highly rated by customers for:
$35.99
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 14827 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the product's exceptional ease of use, strong overall performance, and affordable price. They also appreciate its convenient USB connectivity, compact size, and broad compatibility. Further positive aspects include its impressive speed, lightweight design, and quiet operation. The only notable concern raised by customers is the need for separate software for Mac users.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Need CD/DVD drive for new computer

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

    Was in need of a CD/DVD drive to load some old software on my new All-in-one PC.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • external dvd/cd drive

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

    purchased a new computer without a dvd/cd drive so I was forced to buy an external

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Just what I needed

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

    My employer, a school, replaced our laptops with new ones. Mine did not have a CD/DVD drive. This fit the bill perfectly

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect upgrade to my Lenovo

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

    purchased to use with my lenovo laptop, works perfect, can view dvds and store information to discs if needed!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • LG external cd rom

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

    I purchased a used computer and it had no cd-rom so went to my local Best Buy found the best one and am very happy

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works well.

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

    This is a must for most computer in todays market.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I truly love this product. I would not hesitate to buy a few of them.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • none

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

    works as expected and great for small back ups and playing old DVD's on laptop

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • DVD installer

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

    Great for using DVD.Need for installing several programs. Also other times.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great value and performance

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

    I wanted to be able to input software on DVDs and my new computer didn't come with one. This was on sale and was all I needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • lg 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD CD RW Drive

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

    Needed a way to transfer items from a computer to Mac. New Mac's don't have a disc drive so this works perfectly! Love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • good product

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

    works as described and would recommend for anyone in the need of an external usb drive.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Inexpensive but solid performance

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

    Recommended for basic DVD, cd r/w. I have created a few CDs flawlessly, read DVD without any issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Software

    Cd reader

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

    reader works ok but you have to download all kinds of software you really don't want or need

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • LG external drive

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

    Replaced an Apple drive which broke after 7 mos. Not paying for another overpriced Apple product. This works great!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have had no problems with the drive, it has held up to rough treatment.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works Excellent

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

    Purchased to copy 1,000 DVDs to external hard drive, for when we cut the cable! Holding up great!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Have a lot of use for this item.

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

    I wished I didn't need to buy this separate. I am used to having it be a part of my computer.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • does the job

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

    I bought this just to go through old disks i had lying around, does the job but can get slow at times. acceptable given the price

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works out of the box with Mac

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

    Great value, quick read access. On MacOS, just plug it in and go. No additional installation required.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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