Ziweo External CD DVD Drive, Portable USB 3.0 Type-C CD Burner CD +/-RW Drive DVD Player for ROM Rewriter Burner Compatible with Laptop Desktop PC Windows MacBook Linux Mac OS

A recent upgrade to my iMac OS meant that suddenly my old tried and true external CD drive was no longer accessible. I ordered this as a replacement, and it worked fine as soon as I plugged it in. I've burned three CDs thus far and they all sound great. So, a reliable, basic external drive at a good price.

I bought this to move data from music cds and video dvds onto my computer, a mac Powerbook Pro OS 15point something. I have been using an external player for this purpose for about 3 years. It has become unreliable. When it took an hour to download 4 out of 10 tracks on a music cd. I said enough is enough. I ordered this one The Amazon product description includes several models and I ordered the cheapest, simplest one. it is a black box with a drawer. One button to open the drawer and a small flashing light to tell you it is doing something A cord from that box with a standard USB3 plug on the end, plus an adapter to plug into my apple lap top. It came in a clear plastic pack that was the usual hassle to open. Inside there was a small slip of paper with 'instructions' pretty basic and included the warning that if you planned to use it to burn discs., Unless you had MS 7, you need to buy other stuff. I had no plans to do that so I just plugged in. And Wonderful! the usual stuff showed up on my computer screen, and there was nothing else I needed to do. Since then I have transferred 7 music cds with no problem and it was much quicker than the old one, even when it was new.

Needed an external drive after my new laptop came without one. This Ziweo unit plugged in right away via USB-C (also works with the included USB-A adapter) and was recognized immediately on my Windows 11 machine. No drivers, no fuss. I’ve used it to play a few old DVDs, rip some CDs, and burn a couple of data discs. Speeds are fine for everyday use – not blazing fast, but consistent and quiet enough that I barely notice it running. The drive itself feels pretty lightweight and slim, so it’s easy to toss in a bag. Only real downsides: the cable is pretty short, so you have to keep it close to the laptop, and the plastic build is about what you’d expect at this price point. Still does everything I need without drama. Happy with the purchase. If you just need a simple, reliable external CD/DVD burner/player, this one gets the job done.

I only use it for watching DVDs, and it does that beautifully. The included information leaflet is quite worthless. I downloaded Microsoft's recommended media player. Perfect. The cord could be longer, to make things easier to arrange on a cramped table-top, but that's not enough of a problem to take a star away. I'm very happy with this little player.

Recently my Desktop Tower PC had died & I had replaced it with a Micro computer NUC that did NOT have an internal CD/DVD drive (There's no room !) I figured I'd just buy an external drive online and there were plenty around with good reviews at about $20. This one looked to fit the bill & it arrived in about a day or two. It did take a small amount of fiddling to get it working as expected, but I got it to where I wanted it. I set it up on my desktop & there it sat ... Fast forward to 2 months later & I needed to rip a large number of CD's for my mom to a thumb drive. The first 2 CD's went fine but then the trouble started. The next CD wouldn't read. Okay, these were old & not well kept, so I tried another. That wouldn't read. So I tried one of my CD's (which were perfectly fine) and those wouldn't read. And now I couldn't get the CD out as it just kept spinning & ignored the eject request. I had to unplug it & stick a pin in the EJECT hole. I tried rebooting the computer to clear the cache & reinstalled the drive itself. No good ! So I left it alone (I did have actual WORK to do) and decided I would try again in the AM. I reconnected it this morning & things LOOKED promising. It read the first CD & started writing. But soon it had errored out & wouldn't read the disc again. And this was MY CD, not my mom's. I tried several CD's afterwards & the media player wouldn't recognize them. I have had enough. I'm just angry that the stupid thing is no longer returnable (the window expired 2 weeks ago.) I have since ordered another drive from a brand I recognize & have just chalked this up as a learning experience. Caveat Emptor ....

If you the problem where a cd won’t play in Apple Music. But it is recognized. Try Turning off Bluetooth on your laptop.. it should start to play the cd after you turn off Bluetooth. That’s what happened to me.. I thought the disc drive was defective. Turns out my MacBook Pro laptop form 2020 won’t play a cd and connect to Bluetooth headphones at the Same time.

So far doesn't burn cd rw will try a cd r and haven't tried dvd yet but it was listed as all the above could burn so possibly just more fake burners I'll update when I try burning other media types. Does show up and burning software tries but says something wrong with cd every time. So will either be updated stars or down to one if nothing burns. Update CD-R burns fine. Plays fine too

Works quite well for the price when today's computers no longer have an internal drive. With this I am able to watch a old DVD on my computer or store data on a CD. I have been pleased with this unit.

CD/DVD unit worked without any issues at all. Plugs into the USB 3.0 port and runs without any issues or need for downloading any drivers to work as well. CD fits the spindle with no issues and operations are simple. Though the cord for the USB is stupidly short, it wasn't an issue considering my PC has top loaded 3.0 ports and it's flat on the top but I do see the problem with most reviews. All in all very effective and very low cost.

I recently purchased the External DVD Drive USB 3.0 Type-C CD Burner Portable CD +/-RW Drive DVD Player for ROM, and I couldn't be more pleased with its performance. From the moment I unboxed it, I was impressed by its sleek and compact design. It’s lightweight and portable, making it incredibly easy to carry around and perfect for on-the-go use. The dual interface (USB 3.0 and Type-C) is a huge plus, as it offers flexibility and compatibility with both older and newer devices. Setting it up was a breeze—just plug it in, and it’s ready to go. No need for additional drivers or software installations, which is a big time-saver. Performance-wise, this DVD drive is top-notch. It reads and writes CDs and DVDs quickly and efficiently, with no hiccups or delays. I’ve used it to play DVDs, burn CDs, and even install software from discs, and it has handled everything flawlessly. The USB 3.0 connection ensures fast data transfer, which is noticeable when copying large files. Overall, this is an excellent external DVD drive that delivers on all fronts—performance, design, and ease of use. If you’re in need of a reliable and versatile external DVD drive, I highly recommend this one. It’s worth every penny and definitely deserves a 5-star rating!

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Been using it for a couple of weeks now and it's worked just fine. Only problem i have is that the type c plug doesn't seem to work. The USB A plug worked but still.. . it's got decent speed so so CDs were fine, haven't tried DVDs yet but I expect they work just fine.