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Dell USB DVD Drive DW316 Black
Last Updated: October 16, 2023 (Refresh Now)
7.1
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Connectivity
33laptop, computer, drive, windows, usb
+67%
-33%
" ... Exactly what I needed for my laptop. ... "
" ... Connected instantly and has worked flawlessly so far. ... "
" ... This Dell works flawlessly with the drawer, push the button it stops and pops right open. ... "
" ... Suitable for any laptop computer. ... "
" ... My internal laptop drive quit in the middle of a project so I gave this a try. ... Nothing to install, just plug it in to a USB port and it appears on the file directory. ... "
" ... I have a Dell computer, so I ordered this one and it works seamlessly together. ... "
" ... This Dell works like a charm! ... "
" ... This USB DVD drive comes in handy if you have a laptop without one. ... "
Usage
12software, set, program, plug, install
+83%
-17%
" ... Plug and use, it comes with a CD for software installation if you want to burn CD’a other than that you can insert any cd or dvd and see the content ... "
" ... Durable, easy to use. ... "
" ... It is very easy to use. ... Just plug in and play after loading the software that comes with the product. ... "
" ... only took a few minutes to set up works great . ... "
" ... Easy to use and good value. ... "
" ... Setup is straight forward, but probably not necessary. ... "
" ... Compact and easy to set up ... "
Software
10software, laptop, 11
+50%
-50%
" ... Even then I had to reboot my computer, install and reinstall software twice. ... "
" ... Tried Adobe Acrobat--did nothing, strike two ... "
" ... Driver got installed but DVD was not playing. ... "
" ... I was using Windows 10. ... "
Body
9made, works, top, set, player
+67%
-33%
" ... Durable, easy to use. ... "
" ... It's very light weight and will probably break if you drop it (just like a laptop). ... "
" ... Better build quality than the off brand drives. ... "
" ... You can feel the internals dragging while closing the drive's door. ... "
" ... Compact and easy to set up ... "
Reliability
8previous, fine, year, suddenly, one
+38%
-63%
" ... I had bought a knock off brand and it died within a year. ... "
" ... as if it was suddenly unplugged. ... "
" ... I've never had one fail on me. ... "
" ... I use it at work occasionally and, of course, it quit working the day after it qualified for return. ... "
" ... Does not work, had a different kind it worked fine. ... "
Marketplace
8amazon, work, returned, works, working
+38%
-63%
" ... I returned it twice before figuring out what was wrong. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I can't even return it now! ... "
" ... If this was the first one of these and it didn't work, I'd have returned it and never bought another. ... "
" ... I contacted Amazon to make sure that it was new before I bought it, and was confirmed that by the agent. ... "
" ... This is a GENERIC version of the original. ... I use it at work occasionally and, of course, it quit working the day after it qualified for return. ... "
Price
7worth, well, waste, amazon, works
+71%
-29%
" ... It may cost a bit more than the cheap ones on Amazon but it’ll be well worth it if you want reliability and effectiveness. ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
Storage
5works, internal, laptop, like, dell
+100%
" ... Works with laptop that has no drive ... "
" ... My internal laptop drive quit in the middle of a project so I gave this a try. ... Works like a charm and easier to use than the old internal drive ever was. ... "
" ... Instead, I give it the necessary stability by holding the drive with my index finger on the back of the drive and my thumb on the side of the drive. ... "
" ... This external drive was purchased to replace a defective internal drive in my Dell laptop. ... Conclusion: works just like my internal drive used to. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
5works, bought, advertised, couple
+60%
-40%
" ... Amazon has some very nice ones from $40-$80. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
Video
4movies, dvd player, cds
+75%
-25%
" ... Watch movies and burn cds with this device. ... "
" ... No issues with audio, video or burning. ... "
" ... We needed a dvd player to watch safety videos. ... "
Size
4player, inserting, drive, cd, works
+50%
-50%
" ... I did not even put an ounce of strength to it, it's like the soldering was not capable of holding it in place or was badly solder! ... "
" ... They have one problem that needs to be fixed: When inserting a CD, the natural thing is to hold the player on the top with your thumb and bottom with your other fingers to stabilize it (secure it so it doesn't move). ... The underside of the player is strong, but the top is thinner and depresses a bit while holding it in this manner. ... So I don't press/put pressure on the top of the drive when inserting a CD. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
4work, returned, working, one, like
-100%
" ... I returned it twice before figuring out what was wrong. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I can't even return it now! ... "
" ... If this was the first one of these and it didn't work, I'd have returned it and never bought another. ... "
" ... I use it at work occasionally and, of course, it quit working the day after it qualified for return. ... "
Performance
3laptop, job, dell, 16
+67%
-33%
" ... Does a great job! ... "
" ... Bought new super fast 16 g Dell 2n1 Laptop. ... "
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