External DVD Drive, Amicool USB 3.0 Type-C CD DVD +/-RW Optical Drive USB C Burner Slim CD/DVD ROM Rewriter Writer Reader Portable for PC Laptop Desktop MacBook Mac Windows 7/8.1/10 Linux OS Apple

I recently got a new Macbook Air with a USB-C port instead of plain USB ports. I also got an adapter to allow me to still use my USB drives and devices. When I tried to burn a CD from iTunes, my computer couldn't write to my burner through the adaptor. Amicool to the rescue! I purchased an Amicool External DVD drive with USB 3.0 and USB-C cables built into the drive. It's great. Since the cable is attached to the drive, I don't have to worry about misplacing the cable. The drive worked great. It was fast and easy to use. Thanks, Amicool! One small thing - the cable attaches under the drive and you have to bend it back to plug it into your computer. If you don't get it just right the drive is sitting on the cable and so the drive doesn't sit solidly on the table. If you push the cable down hard, it will, but it's easy to not do that. I have an external hard drive with the cable built-in, but instead of coming out of the bottom, it comes out of the side. Maybe for the next upgrade. . . But it's an excellent DVD drive and I'm very happy with my order.

The one thing that made this DVD player stand out from the others I was looking at was the fact that it had a USB-C adapter already attached to the player. I have a MacBook Air (2020) that only has USB-C ports so this was important to me. I’ve checked and both the USB and USB-C adapters work beautifully. I did not have to install a driver as Mac already has a driver included in their system. I had to search for it because it doesn’t appear in the Mac Launchpad or in the utilities folder like in previous MacBooks. The easiest way to find it is to do a search using “spotlight” (the magnifying glass icon on the top right of your screen). Another plus is that the DVD tray where you insert your DVD actually pops out at the press of the button on the DVD player itself. My last external DVD player did not have this and I had to eject it from within the app or by right clicking on the DVD icon from my computer. This didn’t always work out so well. I haven’t tried writing anything to a DVD yet, but I don’t normally do that anymore anyway. But for my purposes, this DVD player works beautifully. This DVD player does not work when connected directly to a projector. But there is a work around. If you connect your computer to your projector and the DVD player is connected to your computer, you’ll be able to project your movies onto any surface. It’s also important to note that this DVD player does not connect to other devices like tablets or phones. Again, it only works when connected to a computer. Over all, I’m pretty pleased with this DVD player! It’s portable and the wires fold away nicely for storage. It does everything I need it to do.

I needed a CD drive to pair with my MacBook Air and this worked perfectly! I was just needing to access photos, so I can’t speak to how it does playing any other type of media. Note that it is older technology so it takes a little while to load. I like how the cords are self contained and powered through your computer so you don’t need to keep track of an extra power cord. I originally bought the CD drive with just the USB 2.0 cord and tried to use an adapter; this however did not work. If your computer uses USB-C then make sure you are buying the correct CD drive. I like that this drive offers both options. Overall, this is compact, sturdy, and gets the job done. It works great for the price I paid.

The DVD drive works great. The first I received was visibly defected (broken reader so it turned on but couldn't read any discs). However the replacement came as expected and works great. We primarily intend to use it for playing movies so I can't speak for it's other uses. I attached a picture to show what it should be showing up as if your drive/computer is reading the disc correctly. Go to files and This PC and the DVD drive should be showing up even without a disc in (DVD RW Drive). Once you insert the disc it should show up similar to the picture if it is reading correctly. As suggested in the instructions we downloaded VLC and it plays everything great on Windows 11. If you want to save space for the external drive hooked up to a desktop, we used mounting tape and attached it to the side of our PC. Overall this is a budget friendly DVD drive and is for sure worth it for our needs!

I recently acquired the External DVD Drive from Amicool, and I have been thoroughly impressed with its performance and versatility. This compact optical drive has proven to be a valuable addition to my tech setup, and here's why it deserves a positive review. First and foremost, the compatibility of this drive is outstanding. With both USB 3.0 and USB Type-C interfaces, it seamlessly connects to a wide range of devices, from modern laptops to older computers. This versatility ensures that I can use it with virtually any device in my household, eliminating compatibility concerns. The plug-and-play functionality is a real time-saver. Setting up this drive is a breeze; there are no complicated installations or drivers required. I was able to start using it right out of the box, which is fantastic for those of us who value simplicity and convenience. The drive's performance is impressive. It reads and writes CDs and DVDs with speed and precision. Whether I'm burning data, watching a movie, or installing software, this drive has consistently delivered reliable results. The slim and portable design is a standout feature. It's incredibly lightweight and easy to carry, making it a fantastic travel companion for those moments when I need to access or burn optical media on the go. Furthermore, the build quality is solid and durable. The drive feels robust and well-constructed, ensuring that it can withstand regular use without any issues. The Amicool External DVD Drive is a versatile, user-friendly, and high-performing optical drive that has greatly improved my computing experience. Its compatibility, ease of use, and portability make it a valuable tool for various tasks, from data backup to entertainment. If you're in need of a reliable external DVD drive, I highly recommend giving this one a try. It delivers on all fronts and has become an essential part of my tech setup.

On a positive note, the unit has two different types of power plugs, allowing for some versatility in linking to a desktop or laptop. On a scale of 1 to 5, that's one of five, or 20% positive. This is a plug and play unit on my Apple desktop running Ventura 13.3. HOWEVER: there is NO ICON that appears on the desktop screen. Makes for difficulty in ejecting it properly, and to GET IT to EJECT properly. The unit comes with a stretched-film cover over the top, and that can obstruct the DVD tray from opening. So remove that. There is a small eject button, which sort of works, 2-3 times out of ten. As long as it is lit, that is. The small back-up ejection hole that will take a straightened paperclip is of no use AT ALL. It plain flat does NOT WORK. At the end of the DVD, the unit powers OFF. Once it powers off, the ability to EJECT powers off too. So, had to pull and replace the power cord hooked into the back of the computer. Speaking of the power cord, it's EXTREMELY SHORT, necessitating my rearrangement of the desktop. Bottom line: It works if you're willing to figure out HOW TO MAKE IT WORK! I'm no techno-genius, and do like things a bit less complicated. If you can find a better unit, even at a higher price, then buy it. This unit is for someone on a tight budget who doesn't mind messing with a brand new purchase to get it to work. UPDATE: I ran three discs through it, and the last one ran at almost double speed. It skipped most of the content in the disk. I have RETURNED THIS UNIT. Spend a bit more, and get something that will WORK!

It's incredible how many new computers don't come with a CD/DVD drive these days. When I purchased mine, I hated having to sync everything with the cloud. Well, this little external drive helps keep my data out of there. Pros: -The drive is simple to hook up - just plug and play. -It weighs next to nothing, so I can drop it in my laptop bag and take it with me. -With both standard USB 3.1 and USB-C hookups, I can use it on multiple devices. -The file transfer speed is excellent for standard files. I haven't had a chance to burn a CD or DVD, but I was able to rip some music CDs in no time flat (it's great to have my music on my new computer without using one of those cloud companies). -The price is hard to beat. Cons: -The USB cord is a little short. The User Manual states explicitly to use the USB ports on the back of desktop computers. I have my swanky desktop computer tucked into my desk, so accessing the USB ports on the back isn't possible without extracting the CPU. I had to use the ports on the front, which is a no-no, as mentioned in the User Manual. -The included literature. The User Manual, not that you need it, has so many grammatical errors that it looks incredibly unprofessional. As a writer, it was hard for me to stomach. The first of many mistakes in the manual was, "Don't support the blue-ray format." I didn't realize that I shouldn't support that side of the industry. If you require an easy to use external CD/DVD drive for your computer, look no further than this one.

What a wonderful buy. Originally purchased as a Christmas gift but when it did not arrive on time I ended up keeping it for my self. It worked with ease on my Lenovo thinkpad other than having to download a third party vlc player since new laptops don’t come with one, but why should they when they don’t have DVD players to begin with. So that’s my only real issue is it would be nice if the player came with software to make it by my standards a truly plug and play. The quality of the player is great, makes very little noise while spinning the disk, it’s light weight and duel usb/c-usb or whatever it’s called is always connected to the player and gets tucked away neatly underneath the device for easy of transport and worry free loss of a connecting cable. If you have a laptop with out a DVD player then this is a great purchase. I will update my review once I’ve had the opportunity to burn a dvd with it.

Despite it says on the box that it works with Linux OS, it does not! There is an email in the manual and the answer I got when I asked for an installing driver for the latest LTS release of Linux was: "Hi, Sorry for not being able to reply you earlier. Having sent your issue to our technical team, we were told this external drive doesn't support Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS. It work fine with Mac and windows system. Sorry for the inconvenience and sincerely thank you for your understanding and patience. Best regards" This is why I gave this item the minimum score for portability. As for easy to use, I think the cable could be a bit longer, because when I'm home I use a platform to elevate my notebook, so the screen is horizontally aligned to my eyesight. I am going to test the drive with Windows, but that is going to be a pain in the neck to keep switching between OS just because of it.

Je l'ai branché sur mon ''laptop'' car celui-ci n'a pas de lecteur CD/DVD intégré. Globalement, je suis satisfait du résultat. Bon rapport qualité-prix.

This is garbage, The product looks used and old and it is not recognised by MAC or Linux, there is not contact information from the manufacturer website, or driver to download. Keep away for these unknown brands, better to pay more and has the proper support, Amazon is not able to help, they not even has the contact information either.

Nada que ver con la imágen. Uno de los motivos por lo que lo compré fue por el puerto USB-C y lo que me llegó no tiene Además de que requiere usar otro puerto USB para la alimentación.

La entrega fue excelente en tiempo y forma. Lamentablemente el Amicool Unidad de DVD Externa no funcionó. No pude reproducir nin un solo disco. De tal manera que fue una compra inútil. Una perdida de tiempo y gasto de transportación.