External CD/DVD Drive for Laptop, USB 3.0 CD DVD Player Portable +/-RW Burner CD ROM Reader Writer Disk Duplicator Compatible with Laptop Desktop PC Windows Apple Mac Pro MacBook Linux

I purchased the RioddasExternal CD/DVD Drive for Laptop, USB 3.0 power source, CD DVD Player Portable +/-RW Burner CD ROM Reader Writer Disk Duplicator for $19.99. I am using it with my HP Laptop to play some Phonics DVDs to my students. It is portable and lightweight if l wanted to carry it in my backpack, but l keep it on my desk. It was easy to plug in but be aware that the cable is extremely short (about 5"). For my needs was perfect and liked how the cable can be tugged in under the player. I have been using it for the last month and this DVD player has provided good playback capability.

I own a laptop computer without a built-in DVD drive, and I have a few DVDs I need to save and convert to MP4s. This inexpensive option is perfect because it does not take up a lot of space and has a built-in USB cable, so I don't have to worry about misplacing it. My DVD conversion project is underway, and I have this DVD drive to thank for making it possible!

I picked up the Rioddas External CD/DVD Drive because my Alienware laptop doesn’t have a built-in optical drive (and let’s be real, not many do these days). I run an independent record label (Broken Curfew Records), and occasionally I need to test physical releases or rip CDs for digital re-release when a band no longer has the original files.This drive was lightweight, plug-and-play, powered by USB, and worked exactly as expected. I was able to listen to CD masters and rip one of our older releases for digital platforms without any issues. No extra software needed, and the connection was stable through USB 3.0.At around $20, I think it’s a solid deal. That said, with physical media fading out, I feel like the price could be a little lower—$10–$15 would be ideal, but overall, I’m still happy with the purchase. The USB cord is also a bit short.If you just need a reliable, no-fuss CD/DVD reader and burner, this one gets the job done. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5.

I am used to receiving flimsy, poorly built units of other brands. This one feels professional in comparison. For example the "open" button has a good tactile feel when pressed. Others were harder to find, much less press. The cable is built-in and has a properly sized cutout on the bottom to hold the cable for transport or storage.I was pleased with the speed and it connected correctly to my PC. The packaging was surprisingly good and it came with a small user manual.

I needed a CD/DVD player as my MacBook does not have a built in one. This worked perfect for all my needs. It even was able to read my x-rays and MRIs from clinic. Great to have on hand. Simple with just a plug and play! Sleek and beautiful design. Highly recommend

Works great and fast. Bought it to burn some cds and it did a great job. Will also use it to play dvds in my classroom from time to time.

I bought this burner in 2021 and have been using it on-again and off-again, but recently it hasn't been able to burn any of my blank CD's (DVD's still burn though). For some reason, they all show up as "Full" every time I try a different CD no matter the program I use, but the CD's I've burned in the past still work and sound great. I've tried it with other computers and they do burn, so I'm not sure what the issue with this drive is, but as a simple burner, it worked well for what I needed it for. If you want to encode any metadata in any of your tracks or have zero gap tracks, this isn't the burner for you, and for the lifespan it had, you may be better off spending a couple more bucks for something higher quality (not to dismiss the quality this product already had).

I'm not technically inclined, so it did take a bit of time to download the necessary app. [BTW, device works only with the proprietary app.]I've only used one commercial DVD so far [Dexter so, if it matters.] But playback went well, nice & crisp, good sound. I don't need a bunch of bells & whistles, just the typical viewing-- play, FF, REW, pause, skip. Those worked just fine..CONSI would have liked a 10-30 second rewind, as I sometimes miss a sentence or piece of action.The disc tray is slow to respond & needs to be manually extended to place/remove the disc. I've heard this is standard on an external drive, but it still bothers me.All in all, it does all it needs to & is worth the money.The cable is short. But that's probably a safety thing.