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gingo External CD DVD Drive Player, USB Slim Portable CD-ROM DVD+/-RW Drive Recorder CD Burner Reader Writer Optical Disk for Laptop Desktop PC Windows 11/10/8/7 Linux OS Mac

Name: gingo External CD DVD Drive Player, USB Slim Portable CD-ROM DVD+/-RW Drive Recorder CD Burner Reader Writer Optical Disk for Laptop Desktop PC
Brand: gingo
SKU: B0BQJ5J725
Price: 10.78 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-06

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Bottom line: The gingo External CD DVD Drive Player, USB Slim Portable CD-ROM DVD+/-RW Drive Recorder CD Burner Reader Writer Optical Disk for Laptop Desktop PC Windows 11/10/8/7 Linux OS Mac is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the retro software & media category, priced around $10.78. Compare close alternatives before committing.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored gingo External CD DVD Drive Player, USB Slim Portable CD-ROM… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro software & media category. gingo's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Mixed or limited buyer feedback at this price point — focus your evaluation on recent reviews that specifically address build quality and long-term reliability, and shortlist one or two close alternatives before deciding.

Common buyer scenarios for retro software & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Backed by gingo's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

PLUG & PLAY External DVD Drive: CD/DVD drive external USB, No external drive needed. This CD DVD - RW burner allows you to watch DVD/CD movies with no lag and burn music, movies to CD or DVD
High Speed USB interface : CD ROM External Drive adopted advanced burning technology, supported DVD+R, DVD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW. High-speed USB interface for reliable use with transfer rates up to 480 Mbps. Enables rapid burning of CD/DVD media with 24x write speed for CD and 8x for DVD
External DVD Drive with Wide Compatibility: External cd/dvd drive for laptop PC Desktop Linux OS Mac Macbook, this usb cd drive must be connected to usb port on motherboard
Portable External CD Drive - Slim & Compact:The ultra-slim and portable external CD drive is designed with a built-in cable to fit in your travel bag. Burn or play your favorite music or movies anytime, anywhere
Extra Power Cord & Sufficient power:The external CD drive comes with a USB data cable & a USB power cable, powered by a data cable. Just connect the extra charging port and power cord to an external power source and you'll fix that perfectly.Considering the widely use of type C ports on newer, thinner and more compact laptops, we have included a USB A to USB C adapter for added compatibility

Full Specifications

Brand	gingo
Color	Black
Media Speed	Max 24xCD / 8xDVD
Connectivity	USB-C
Model Number	slim DVDRW
Compatibility	PC, Mac, Linux
Built-In Media	DVD drive, Type C adapter, USB data cable, 44 cm, USB power cable, 41 cm, User manual
Special Feature	Plug & Play
Hardware Platform	Laptop
Data Transfer Rate	480 Megabits Per Second
Enclosure Material	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Hardware Interface	USB 3.0 Type A, USB Type C
Additional Features	Plug & Play
Warranty Description	2 Years
Customer Package Type	Box
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 Inches
Item Dimensions L x W x H	5.42"L x 5.33"W x 0.69"H
Optical Storage Read Speed	Max 24xCD / 8xDVD
Cache Memory Installed Size	2 MB
Optical Storage Write Speed	Max 24xCD / 8xDVD

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gingo External CD DVD Drive Player, USB Slim Portable CD-ROM DVD+/-RW Drive Recorder CD Burner Reader Writer Optical Disk for Laptop Desktop PC Windows 11/10/8/7 Linux OS Mac is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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