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Dell USB Slim External DVD+/- RW/CD-RW Drive (Black)

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Best Buy via eBay has Dell USB Slim External DVD+/-RW/CD-RW Drive (DW316, Black) for $19.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy has Dell USB Slim External DVD+/-RW/CD-RW Drive (DW316, Black) for $19.99. Shipping is free for My Best Buy Members (free to join), or select free store pickup where available.

Note: Availability for store pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to community member kenmikec for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Multiformat support: For CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, M-DISC media.
  • 8x maximum DVD+R and DVD-R write speed
  • 8x maximum DVD+RW rewrite speed
  • 6x maximum DVD-RW rewrite speed
  • 0.75MB cache buffer and Automatic Buffer Under Run Error Protection
  • USB 2.0 interface

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  • Our research indicates that this deal is $20 less (50% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $39.99 at the time of this posting.
  • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on over 5K Best Buy customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Best Buy via eBay has Dell USB Slim External DVD+/-RW/CD-RW Drive (DW316, Black) for $19.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy has Dell USB Slim External DVD+/-RW/CD-RW Drive (DW316, Black) for $19.99. Shipping is free for My Best Buy Members (free to join), or select free store pickup where available.

Note: Availability for store pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to community member kenmikec for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Multiformat support: For CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, M-DISC media.
  • 8x maximum DVD+R and DVD-R write speed
  • 8x maximum DVD+RW rewrite speed
  • 6x maximum DVD-RW rewrite speed
  • 0.75MB cache buffer and Automatic Buffer Under Run Error Protection
  • USB 2.0 interface

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $20 less (50% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $39.99 at the time of this posting.
  • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on over 5K Best Buy customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Papi-Chino
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Computers don't come with cd/dvd drives no more. So, you need this thing to view your Radiology images, cause hospitals still burn Radiology pics on CDs/DVDs for some reason.
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edgarwong
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An 8X DVD drive transfers data at 10.8 MB/s below USB2 so it'll work fine
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dealmeister3000
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What is wrong with people?

You should not be using USB drives from 3rd parties.

Once a USB drive has touched someone else's computer it should be assumed to be infected with malware.
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Community Reviews

This slim external DVD and CD drive is mainly useful for laptops and newer PCs that still need to read discs for medical records, government mailings, or ripping old CDs. It uses USB 2.0 with a mini USB connector, but the 8X drive speed is still fine for typical disc access. The compact design is handy, though it can feel cheap and may need a powered USB hub on newer M1 Macs. Long term reliability seems to depend on the disc media and the drive itself, with some reports of older units failing.

  • This external DVD±RW drive can help access CD or DVD content when a workplace blocks USB flash drives.

    carlson03kenmikecGregg1

  • The 8X DVD transfer rate can be sufficient for typical disc reading and writing tasks despite using USB 2.0.

    edgarwongGregg1

  • The drive can be useful for receiving government mailings that arrive on CD or DVD.

    RogueVariable

  • The drive may be more likely to work than an old desktop optical drive when older drives fail to read discs.

    GandalfNYC

  • The drive uses the older USB 2.0 interface, which can feel slower for optical transfers.

    Gregg1

  • The drive may require a powered USB hub on M1 Macs or newer systems due to power draw.

    frugmale

  • The drive's reliability can be inconsistent, since some Dell external drives reportedly broke after limited time.

    NavySardine761

  • The disc drawer mechanism can be fragile, and one unit reportedly required a paper clip to open after a belt failure.

    The_Sandster

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Mar 2, 2026 5:00 AM
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cheshirecatMar 2, 2026 5:00 AM
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Any deals on BLU ray drives?
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Mar 2, 2026 5:14 AM
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jdhickeMar 2, 2026 5:14 AM
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Says OOS now

edit: eBay is showing OOS. Was able to order direct from Best Buy with in store pickup.
Last edited by jdhicke March 1, 2026 at 09:19 PM.
Mar 2, 2026 7:53 AM
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littlebigshotMar 2, 2026 7:53 AM
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Shows $39.99 on both eBay & Best Buy now.
Mar 2, 2026 8:01 AM
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LavenderPickle7682Mar 2, 2026 8:01 AM
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Quote from dealmeister3000 View quoted comment :
The government and businesses do not accept USB thumbs drives for a reason. It is basic cyber security.
You mean, those very places that seem to have data leaks every other day? The same ones? They're lecturing US about security? Sure.
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ROB.E.REINMar 2, 2026 9:00 AM
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Quote from GandalfNYC View quoted comment :
Only a 4.2 avg review score on that, while this dell has a 4.6 score. Big difference and worth it to get the dell imo. Both have thousands of reviews. Also the one you linked may have a sketchy seller with a 1 star review crossed out and only a handful of reviews total. (seller ratings)
Yeah, like I said, I looked for a few seconds and just found anything that was less expensive to gauge whether this Dell was an actual deal or if we were just paying a premium for the Dell badge. Other than that, I didn't research much because I figured if Dell has it for $20, then clones must exist for at least half, so $10. That was my logic anyway, because CDs are ancient, and there is no need for a CD drive to cost $40—that's just absurd. Unless Dell is using some lifetime warranty components within their product?
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Mar 2, 2026 2:33 PM
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Phillyguy007Mar 2, 2026 2:33 PM
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Quote from littlebigshot View quoted comment :
Shows $39.99 on both eBay & Best Buy now.
Yes I am not seeing the deal
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kenmikec
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Quote from Phillyguy007 View quoted comment :
Yes I am not seeing the deal
It was a one day deal

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Mar 2, 2026 6:49 PM
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AcerbicOrderMar 2, 2026 6:49 PM
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Showing $39.99 on Bestbuy.com and their eBay
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Mar 10, 2026 9:40 PM
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NavySardine761Mar 10, 2026 9:40 PM
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Quote from GandalfNYC View quoted comment :

Actually, many older drives will no longer work. I just tested 2 old ones and both did not work, including the one in this computer I'm using.

This Dell USB DVDRW drive may feel cheap, but imo it's much more likely to work than a CD or DVD drive in an old desktop.
I have 8 old Desktop drives that are decades old. All of them still work. Not sure what your care and storage conditions are like but 8 out of 8 is pretty good. I've had 3 of these Dell drives and 2 of them broke, and they haven't been out that long.
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GandalfNYCMar 10, 2026 9:42 PM
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Quote from NavySardine761 View quoted comment :
I have 8 old Desktop drives that are decades old. All of them still work. Not sure what your care and storage conditions are like but 8 out of 8 is pretty good. I've had 3 of these Dell drives and 2 of them broke, and they haven't been out that long.
You were very lucky.

Buy a lotto ticket!

Thanks for the info on these external though, that's surprising.
For me it's the opposite. External and laptop drives all work. laugh out loud

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