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Most modern laptops lack an optical drive, yet CDs and DVDs are still used in many households, whether for playing old movies, installing older software, or even for making physical backups. An external DVD drive is an uncomplicated and practical solution for those things.
And right now, the best-selling external DVD drive on Amazon is currently on sale. The Amicool USB CD/DVD drive is now just $20, down from its original $29 with this sizable 31% discount. (You’ll need Prime to score this special price, but if you don’t have Prime, you can get it at this price anyway just by signing up for a free 30-day Prime trial.)
Why the Amicool drive is so great
The Amicool drive comes with a USB 3.0 interface that transfers data at up to 5Gbps. That’s fast enough for smooth working with large files, and it’s also compatible with older USB standards, which is handy if you plan to use it with older laptops or PCs.
Thanks to plug-and-play, all you need to do is connect the drive via USB— no driver installations or power supply required. Almost all common formats are supported, from CD-R to DVD-RW, both for reading and burning. This makes it versatile for everything from making backups to digitizing old discs to installing older software.
Both USB-A and USB-C connectors are included here, so it’s flexibly compatible with Windows PCs, MacBooks, and more. Mobile devices (e.g., smartphones and tablets) are not supported.
At 310 grams, this external USB CD/DVD drive is light and robust enough for traveling. It fits easily into most laptop or office bags, and it’s especially nice that the connection cable can be stowed directly in the housing so nothing is left poking out.
Get it while it’s cheap!
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