Published May 6, 2026, 6:03 PM EDT Timi has been writing about technology for over a decade, focusing on smartphones, computers, and anything that he finds interesting in the tech space. He started writing for XDA, covering all things mobile, but has transitioned to covering deals, with a mission to shed light on some of the best discounts around the internet on the greatest tech products.  Sign in to your XDA account Some might think CD and DVD writers just aren't necessary in this day and age. However, I disagree. While I haven't written to this type of medium for quite some time, there are plenty of times each year when I pull out old discs or maybe even a DVD to retrieve some data. Again, this isn't going to be for everyone, but I still think it's worth picking up a drive, especially when you can grab one at this price. For a limited time, you can pick up this Dell 8X DVD/CD writer for just $30. That's $20 below its usual retail price, making it an absolute bargain.…