Question 1

Can you use this on a desk top computer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as you have a USB connection to attach it to.

Question 2

Is this drive run through a usb 2.0 0r 3.0?

Accepted Answer

I don't remember, but probably USB 2.0.  It ran so dismally slow that I returned it immediately.  I would not recommend this product.

Question 3

Is the Dell DW316 External USB Slim DVD R/W Optical Drive 429-AAUX compatible with Dell XPS 13?

Accepted Answer

I can't tell you that it is compatible with a Dell XPS 13, but it works fine with my Dell Alienware13 laptop.

Question 4

does this actually burn dvds because i have seen reviews that it doesnt? and from the description from dell looks like it only reads DVD and burns CDs

Accepted Answer

Yes, this external DVD drive will burn DVD

Question 5

is this compatible with mac05?

Accepted Answer

Based on the specs the only supported operating systems are

Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows 10.

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Question 6

Is this unit compatible with Region 2 (European) dvd's?

Accepted Answer

I bought this as a gift for some else - Sorry.

Question 7

Is the Dell DW316 External USB Slim DVD R/W Optical Drive 429-AAUX compatible with the surface book?

Accepted Answer

I've used it on the new Surface Book with no issues.

Question 8

Blue rate compatible?

Accepted Answer

? blue-ray compatible. yes

Brand	DELL
Model	429-AAUX
Type	Slim DVD Drive

DVD+R	8X
DVD+RW	8X
DVD-R	8X
DVD-RW	6X
CD-R	24X
CD-RW	24X
DVD+R DL	6X
DVD-R DL	6X
DVD-RAM	5X

DVD-ROM	8X
CD-ROM	24X

Panel Color	Black
Dimensions (H x W x D)	0.60" x 5.70" x 5.40"

Operating Systems Supported	Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows 10
Software Contents	CyberLink Media Suite CD

Dell DW316 External USB Slim DVD R/W Optical Drive Model 429-AAUX

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