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HP External USB DVDRW Drive

HP External USB DVDRW Drive

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Product # F2B56AA
  • Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows2008; Windows2003; Mac OS XSee all Specs
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The HP USB External DVD Drive is compact, sleek, and fast. Enjoy the convenience of portable storage with up to 8X DVD and 24X CD double-layer recording capability. Works with Windows using a USB cable for easy data transfer and power.

Handy mobile storage

For your on-the-go computing world, convenient media back-up and storage in a plug and play compact accessory. Play from or record to CDs and DVDs.

Quick burns and erasing

Save time with the double burning speed of the dual-layer recording capability. Fast disc writing, erasing, and rewriting with speeds up to 8X DVD and 24X CD.

Sleek and small

With an ultra-space savings height of only 9.5 mm (0.37 inches), the drive provides a refined low-profile design by an appealing silver finish.

Technical details

Compatible operating systems

Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows2008; Windows2003; Mac OS X

Dimensions (W X D X H)

0.55 x 5.67 x 5.41 in

Weight

0.44 lb

Warranty

HP standard one-year limited warranty

What's in the box

External USB DVD Drive; USB Type-A cable; Quick start guide; Warranty card
HP External USB DVDRW Drive is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 96.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by OliviaPig42 from Works perfectly-plug and play Easy to use, plug and play, no additional software needed
Date published: 2025-02-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jackpot from Great product. Great product.
Date published: 2025-02-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by Hugh g from easy to use cdrom works well
Date published: 2025-02-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by JoeRob58 from Great DVD reader/writer Great DVD reader/writer
Date published: 2025-01-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by Murphy G from Great little DVD/CD player I purchased a new HP laptop Envy model and surprise, surprise it no longer comes with a dedicated DVD/CD player. I purchased the external player since I still have DVDs that I like to watch. I just plugged it in and went to work after downloading a free player through the Microsoft store. I've always been a little leery of playing with peripherals, but this one was easy to install and work with. I recommend it. I'm all for streaming, but I still own DVDs and CDs and watch them. The quality is dependent on the manufacturer of the disc, but the player is top notch.
Date published: 2025-01-12
Rated 1 out of 5 by Ms. Achte from External Drive Money Grabbing Scam Shouldn't have to buy this separate from computer. They used to be part of the computer. But I guess anything to make a buck!!! Then the stupid thing wouldn't work and tech support had to add the orange and white cone thingy to my desktop so I could see and hear my disc.
Date published: 2024-12-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by MaxSmi from Great Great product
Date published: 2024-12-18
Rated 1 out of 5 by Coerced from Poor Salesmanship Still did not like the coercion I received when calling about trouble with this HP I'm having lack of help on
Date published: 2024-11-24
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Does it have DVD-RAM discs capability?

Asked by: TomZimmer
Thank you for your question! Yes, this HP External USB DVDRW Drive will be DVD-RAM compatible.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-12-30

can I install a program from a CD to my HP laptop with this?

Asked by: gail77
Hello. Thanks for your question. Yes, you can install a program from a CD to your HP laptop using the HP External USB DVDRW Drive.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2025-03-09

My hp laptop (model number 14a-na0031wm and serial number 5cd1234hy3) is not registering the HP External USB DVDRW Drive when I plug it into the USB port. What can I do to get it to work?

Asked by: Shay M.
We are sorry to hear about your issue. We recommend reaching out to HP Support for further assistance: https://support.hp.com
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2025-01-12

I do I connect my external USB DVD Drive to my laptop?

Asked by: michael97338
Hello, Michael. Thanks for your question. Yes, you can connect this HP External USB DVDRW Drive to one of the USB ports on your laptop.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2024-12-17

can you download music cd's from the drive onto my computer

Asked by: tony09
Hello. Thanks for your question. Yes, you can download music CDs from the HP External USB DVD-RW Drive onto your computer.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2024-12-20

does it write to cds & dvds

Asked by: Coach K
Hello. Thanks for your question. Yes, the HP External USB DVDRW Drive (F2B56AA) can write to both CDs and DVDs.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2024-11-24

does this work with windows 11?

Asked by: jaymmm
Hello. Thanks for your question. Yes, the HP External USB DVDRW Drive (F2B56AA) is compatible with Windows 11.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2024-12-08

can i play my cd/dvd games by connecting by usb to my tower desktop computer

Asked by: wilbur73
Thank you for your question! Yes, with this HP External USB DVDRW Drive your desktop will be compatible with CD/DVD ROMs. Thanks for shopping at HP!
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-11-29
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