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HP External Portable Slim Design CD/DVD RW Write/Read Drive, USB, Black (F2B56AA)

HP External Portable Slim Design CD/DVD RW Write/Read Drive, USB, Black (F2B56AA)

HP External Portable Slim Design CD/DVD RW Write/Read Drive, USB, Black (F2B56AA)
$ 60.50

Score By Feature

Based on 582 ratings
Easy to recognize
9.93
Light weight
9.68
Tech Support
9.68
Easy to use
9.28
Value for money
9.08

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Product Description

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Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2008, Windows 2003, and Mac OS X are all compatible operating systems.
DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD R, DVD R DL, and RW CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-DA Super Audio CD CD-R discs CD-RW discs CPRM (DVD-R/RW/RAM) CPRM (DVD-R/RW/RAM) CPRM (DVD-R/RW/RAM) CPRM (DVD-R/
Read DVD-R/RW/ROM 8 X maximum, DVD-R DL 8 X maximum, DVD-RAM 6 X maximum, DVD-Video 4 X maximum, M-DISC(DVD R SL) 8 X maximum, DVD R/RW 8 X maximum, DVD R DL 8 X maximum, CD-R/RW/ROM 24 X maximum, CD-DA 24 X maximum, DVD R/RW/ROM 24 X maximum, DVD R/RW
With the HP External USB DVD Drive, you can back up, store, and install software, among other things.

Questions & Answers

Is there a USB/power cord included with the unit?

MINE DID

Is it necessary to have a HP laptop? Is it possible to use this with any laptop? What if I told you that I own an Acer?

I use an HP laptop with Windows 10, but I don't see why it wouldn't work on any laptop.

Is this drive capable of reading and writing = tdk - dvd- 16 x 4 disc 7 gb?

Yes, I think so. It can read all types of DVDs. I've added the letter r.

Selected User Reviews For HP External Portable Slim Design CD/DVD RW Write/Read Drive, USB, Black (F2B56AA)

External hard drive is fantastic
5/5

It's as simple as plugging it in and getting started. Before purchasing this, I went through two "generic" external drives that were not the same brand as my computer. It's incredibly simple to use. Simply plug the USB into the computer and you're ready to go. I was able to burn an audio CD after uploading it. R works without a hitch, and there's no need for any extra software. If you own an HP computer, this is a must-have. It's a little more expensive than the "generic" versions, but it does the job!.

Sophia Bowers
Sophia Bowers
| Aug 30, 2021
CD/DVD player that is perfect! This is a five star rating
5/5

For those looking for a CD/DVD player with USB capability, this is a five-star device. I've watched two movies and listened to 10 to 12 music CDs on this little player, and it works perfectly. It's about the size of a CD, but not quite. It's also quite light, which I appreciate. Definitely a good investment!.

Graysen Clements
Graysen Clements
| Feb 04, 2021
HP - I prefer to stick to the same brand for everything because it's light and simple to use
5/5

It was a reasonable price.

Timothy Zamora
Timothy Zamora
| Mar 28, 2021
It's HP and it works well
5/5

It works as it should; there are two models listed with the same model number, but they are not the same! One is faster and less expensive (this one); neither is particularly quick at writing, but both are adequate for the money. There are others, but this is the one to get if you want HP.

Rey Ware
Rey Ware
| Jan 26, 2021
This is a nice addition to an ENVY All-Stars lineup
4/5

One. A fantastic piece of add-on equipment for extending the capabilities of an All-in-One. Only one computer was available. It's simple to set up and works perfectly!.

Everett Acevedo
Everett Acevedo
| Sep 28, 2021
Simple to Operate My HP Envy 360 laptop fit perfectly in this case
5/5

There were no problems installing or using it; I wish the price was a little lower, but when you buy original parts/software, you have to pay the price.

Alijah BIBI
Alijah BIBI
| Feb 21, 2021
HP NEVER MAKES A MISTAKE! Hey, it's functional! It's simple to use and much less expensive than purchasing a new computer!
5/5
Jeremiah Lim
Jeremiah Lim
| Jul 28, 2021
My HP Envy laptop gets along swimmingly with it
5/5

HP F2B56AA External Portable Slim Design CD/DVD RW Write/Read Drive, USB: To transfer some old but still useful software from CDs to my new disc-based computer I needed an external drive because I didn't have an HP Envy laptop, and this HP drive was twice the price of others and didn't have Blu Ray. But I went ahead and bought it anyway, assuming that a same-day delivery would be available. So far, there have been no issues with brand drive compatibility. It was immediately recognized by my laptop. The CDs were read and loaded in a quiet and efficient manner. without flaws It's all gravy if this external drive can do anything else.

Bianca McFarland
Bianca McFarland
| Dec 14, 2021

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