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External CD Drive USB 3 0 Slim External DVD CD Drive MKROYO High Speed Data Transfer DVD CD RM Writer Burner Rewriter DVD CD ROM Drive for Macbook Pro Laptops Desktops Notebook Black
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
169
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
3
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USB
3
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
VIDEO
Review Analysis - 166 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
CD/DVD
71drive, dvd, cds, external, burn
+97%
-3%
" ... This CD/DVD drive works like charm, my Mac and Windows 7 recognized it immediately after I plug in the USB without any hassles. ... I ‘d played DVD and CD without any problems so I would assume it works with what it claimed. ... "
" ... Bought a new laptop without internal DVD drive,and figured I'd occasionally need to read/write a disk for something ... A movie on DVD played with no problems,it also would read CDs in any format (data files on CD-R, music CDs). ... "
" ... After comparing compact, slimline DVD drives, this GIPOW seemed to be the perfect choice. ... "
" ... Works excellently for reading and writing CDs and DVDs. ... I mostly use it for watching DVDs and occasionally for reading or writing CDs, because my laptop doesn't have a built-in drive. ... I have placed different number of DVD's and my media player all recognize the device. ... "
" ... I bought it to use as a DVD player at school .I found it can play all the discs. ... "
" ... It plays CDs well . ... I have literally been able to get any DVD to play all the way through. ... "
" ... Perfect external DVD player. ... "
" ... Burned a CD in a pretty fast manner, and wasn't too noisy either. ... "
Device Compatibility
47computer, drive, windows 10, mac, dvd
+96%
-4%
" ... It is a nice device . ... "
" ... Well, I got this out of the box and Attached it to my laptop ... "
" ... I have placed different number of DVD's and my media player all recognize the device. ... "
" ... It work well for my Mac book pro like it said it should. ... "
" ... It's easy to get my laptop to recognize the hardware ... "
" ... I hooked this product up to my laptop and it performs exactly as it conveyed! ... "
" ... Tried this new out of the box on both my Macbook and my husband's new 2016 Mac book Pro. ... This is after other reviews said it works on Mac ... "
" ... Working with Windows 10 without any problem. ... "
USB
38computer, usb, usb port, external, cd
+97%
-3%
" ... This CD/DVD drive works like charm, my Mac and Windows 7 recognized it immediately after I plug in the USB without any hassles. ... "
" ... The GIPOW was probably the smallest and lightest drive available. ... "
" ... Super external drive!! ... "
" ... I plugged it into a USB port, inserted a CD, and boom - there were my files. ... "
" ... great external drive for a gamer computer that came without one internally ... "
" ... Many of the newer laptops and PCS come without an external drive. ... The drive is recognized when it's plugged into the computer. ... "
" ... I absolutely adore this USB External DVD and CD drive! ... "
" ... This is a great optical drive for those times when you need one (e.g., for your tiny notebook) and you can stick it in the drawer when you don't. ... "
Ease of Use
36easy, use just plug, use, easy to install, simple to use
+100%
" ... Easy to install successfully. ... "
" ... Works great, nice prices, easy to store when not in use ... "
" ... It's very easy to use and good user experience. ... "
" ... so easy plug in and play. ... "
" ... Easy instructions and easy use! ... "
" ... Very easy to store. ... "
" ... Ease of use could not be better. ... "
" ... I really like that it's so easy to plug & play. ... "
Ports
34usb, plug, usb port, usb 3 0, port
+88%
-12%
" ... I like the USB storage which makes the drive neat and no messy cables. ... "
" ... This is a great piece of External Components ... "
" ... The drive is recognized when it's plugged into the computer. ... "
" ... I simply plug it into the usb port of my notebook and was good to go. ... "
" ... This USB external DVD drive works quickly and is compatible with the newer 3.0 USB ports ... "
" ... The USB 3.0 speed is higher, no other issue need to be installed, very convenient. ... "
" ... Plugged it into my USB port, put my CD in and downloaded my software (on my MacBook), with no issues at all! ... "
" ... -Setting it up: very easy installation, plugged the usb data cable and the power cable in two separate usb ports, had a notification in the lower right which told me the drive was recognized as a DVD drive. ... "
Setup
30easy to use, use just plug, software, plug and play, plug
+100%
" ... Easy to install successfully. ... "
" ... so easy plug in and play. ... "
" ... Easy instructions and easy use! ... "
" ... Set up and plug in was easy. ... "
" ... Worked immediately, plug and play with the most recent Mac software. ... "
" ... I really like that it's so easy to plug & play. ... "
" ... This drive run quite well, no installation. ... "
" ... Its very simple to use just plug in and then it would play. ... "
Size
22compact, portable, light, lightweight, bag
+100%
" ... Very nice compact unit. ... "
" ... very light and portable! ... "
" ... Nice and portable and sleek. ... "
" ... Very slim and very light. ... "
" ... It's easy to operate, fast, nice looking, lightweight so it's easy for travel. ... "
" ... Plus, it is light and small in size, useful for carrying around with. ... "
" ... Very light and slim . ... "
" ... It is nice and small pretty lightweight and seems to be pretty sturdy. ... "
Design
22design, sleek, thin, sleek slim, rw
+100%
" ... The size is very thin and light, just like it looks. ... "
" ... Build quality is okay, nothing special, very simple, but it's ideal for what I bought it for. ... "
" ... Nice and portable and sleek. ... "
" ... The slim, silver appearance goes well with my Macbook! ... "
" ... Sleek slim beautiful but powerful cd-rw is a bonus at great price. ... "
" ... Very light and slim . ... with stylish modern design. ... "
" ... With USB 3.0 all the speed you need, the case look quite nice. ... "
" ... I got the black one and it has a textured finish not smooth. ... "
Memory
17external, works, well, save, laptop
+94%
-6%
" ... I have been looking for an external CD drive that allows me to save data and transfer data. ... "
" ... Super external drive!! ... "
" ... With all of the laptop today that do not come with an internal drive, this is handy to have. ... "
" ... Awesome drive that works really well. ... "
" ... This is the best way to continue my photo storage system. ... "
" ... This external drive has been great so far. ... "
" ... This drive works perfectly. ... "
" ... The drive was very easy to use, I pugged it in, inserted disk, and was ready to go in no time. ... "
Price
17worth, value, right, purchase, money
+94%
-6%
" ... For the price of this item I think it is well worth the purchase and it works just as I expected to. ... "
" ... This product is great, works perfectly, has high end capabilities at a low end price. ... "
" ... Great product at a great price! ... "
" ... excellent price very happy with purchase. ... "
" ... Excellent value too. ... "
" ... It is worth the price. ... "
" ... Better than I expected because of the more than reasonable price! ... "
" ... Good value for the money. ... "
Cables
16cord, usb, short, usb cable, drive
+75%
-25%
" ... I like the USB storage which makes the drive neat and no messy cables. ... "
" ... Compact with a built-in cable. ... "
" ... The eject button worked well and the supplied cables, although very short, seem to be of reasonably good quality. ... "
" ... Box arrived, I removed it from its packaging - it has a handy cord holder cut out on the bottom to keep things nice and neat. ... "
" ... and this drives works great and doesn’t require the use of the second USB cable for power ... "
" ... The package includes USB cable, which looks quite sturdy. ... "
" ... Great for my Mackbook, the 3.0 data cable works fast than 2.0 cable. ... "
" ... The added bonus, the cable is securely attached to the DVD drive and has a nice tidy cable management system so you can safely store it without the cables getting caught in things. ... "
Delivery
15arrived, well packaged, received, delivered, shipped
+100%
" ... Delivered on time. ... "
" ... Works great right out of the box! ... "
" ... It was delivered promptly and was well packaged. ... "
" ... Product arrived on time and in good condition! ... "
" ... Fast shipping and well packaged. ... "
" ... Received it just as expected! ... "
" ... Was very fast from ordering to receiving the item. ... It arrived in a well packed box. ... "
" ... This arrived in two days under Prime. ... "
Product Reliability
13worked, problem, days, windows 10, try
+92%
-8%
" ... Hoping that this will last! ... "
" ... I burned a CD within a few minutes and everything worked just fine. ... "
" ... Works perfectly and I've had no problems so far. ... "
" ... Working with Windows 10 without any problem. ... "
" ... Working with Windows 10 without any problem. ... "
" ... It arrives when expected and has worked well. ... "
" ... I have downloaded about fifty albums to my laptop in two days!! ... "
" ... Working like a charm with my HP all-in-one desktop! ... "
Video Playback
11dvd, watching movies, watch, movie, worked
+82%
-18%
" ... Worked great with my projector for movie night! ... "
" ... It is awesome to have around as I love to watch movies on my laptop and with this device it does just that. ... "
" ... I haven't worked it hard yet, but it reads videos and files as I need thus far. ... "
" ... -DVD playback: flawless reading of a movie through VLC media player. ... "
" ... I played movies from it, seems fine. ... "
" ... I bought this for my laptop because my son always borrow DVD in library, so he can watch the movies now. ... "
" ... it's great for watching movies, listening music, etc. ... "
" ... All of my computer DVD drives have broken, so this really saves us for watching movies at home. ... "
Build Quality
11feels, solid, seems, quite, nice
+82%
-18%
" ... The build materials are of high quality and the CD runs very quietly. ... The right fit sleeve comes with it is a way to protect it. ... "
" ... Build quality is okay, nothing special, very simple, but it's ideal for what I bought it for. ... "
" ... Seems quite durable and is very light, You cant go wrong with this ... "
" ... It is nice and small pretty lightweight and seems to be pretty sturdy. ... "
" ... The construction feel well made and durable。 ... "
" ... The package includes USB cable, which looks quite sturdy. ... "
" ... The drive feels very solid and gives a feeling that it is well constructed. ... "
Marketplace
10would, works, sure, seller, product
+100%
" ... It worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Thanks very much. ... "
" ... Trusted "Best Seller" advertisement from Amazon. ... "
" ... I would sure order & true these again. ... I sure will order other items in the future. ... "
" ... Would recommend this product and seller. ... "
" ... It works better than I expected. ... "
" ... Received it just as expected! ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Number of USB ports: 3
Camera
Video: Yes
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