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HP F2B56AA External Slim CD/DVD RW Drive, Portable USB, Black: Read/Write with Ease Review

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Revainrating 3 out of 5  
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2.8
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Details

Operating SystemWindows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2008, Windows 2003, Mac OS X
Hardware InterfaceUSB 2.0
BrandHP
Hardware PlatformPC
Item Dimensions LxWxH6.3 x 0.6 x 5.6 inches

Description of HP F2B56AA External Slim CD/DVD RW Drive, Portable USB, Black: Read/Write with Ease

Keep your workspace tidy and add an ODD only when you need it. Back up your data, move files, enjoy your multimedia, and Read and Write CDs and DVD to your heart's content with a compact external ODD. Enjoy the reassurance of a one-year parts replacement limited Warranty. COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS: Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows2008; Windows2003; Mac OS X.

Reviews

Global ratings 6
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Type of review

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Low cost for light use

10-11-19 I received my used non original packaging. Instructions were sparse even though it's really plug and play. Low cost and most importantly for ease of use. Good for creating a boot disk and system image or installing add-on drivers like printers etc. Exactly what I got it for. I wouldn't use mine to play multimedia DVDs or CDs, not sure how long it will last with repeated extended use. It must also be used on a flat surface, otherwise the drive will make noise and become unbalanced. And…

Pros
  • Positive only
Cons
  • Modern

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Adding a CD-ROM Drive to New Computers

My new HP laptop did not have a built in CD drive like my old desktop computer. If I had to install several programs, I needed a CD drive since the programs are on floppy disks. This CD drive helped install these programs. Now I can play CDs and DVDs on my laptop.

Pros
  • A Dream Come True
Cons
  • The list will go on.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Drive is good but customer service is great

I bought this HP drive to use with a new HP laptop. Unfortunately, he didn't want to work with him easily, so I sent him back. Incredibly, I accidentally left our new Turbo Tax CD in the drive when I returned it! I was sure that I would never see him again. However, I contacted the co-brands seller. They took the time to find it and FedEx it back to me! I can't say enough good things about them! In a world where customer service is all but extinct, these guys rule!

Pros
  • Cool
Cons
  • Fits

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works well with most DVDs

This was a Christmas present for a friend. It works well with some DVDs, but not with those that are particularly important to her. Memorial video from mother's funeral. The diskette contains *.IFO and *.BUP files. When a built-in DVD drive is put in an old laptop, it just starts working. Nothing happens when saving to this drive. My research leads me to the conclusion that in Windows 10 on a new laptop that doesn't have its own DVD, either the file association for the program that boots the…

Pros
  • Beautiful
Cons
  • Some imperfections

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Not supported by Windows Media Player

Oh my god I couldn't be more angry! I've spent the last hour on the phone while HP was transferred from one robotic person to another. I have been assured by the HP sales team that this item will allow me to download (or "rip") music from my CDs to my computer and also burn CDs. I envy the HP 360 and Windows Media Player throws an error for every single track it tries to copy. I've poured out countless articles on "community support" and as I said, the hour has been translated for HP Automata…

Pros
  • Lots of good vibes
Cons
  • No performance

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not the advertised product.

Well now I am trying to return this item as it is not showing up in Revain. The seller will contact someone one day to see if I can return this fiasco, it works, although I should try at least, but there is no software to view the characteristics of this device or if it can actually burn cds with wmp the ability to burn cds as advertised maybe the article on the revain website but not what i got very disappointed.

Pros
  • Looking forward to
Cons
  • Angry