External DVD Reader/Writer Suggestions?

[The Blue Cryptid]

Looking for a decent (and budget friendly) external DVD reader/writer for my new laptop. Blu-ray is a bonus, but I prioritize budget over extra features.

[Tsuki]

any cheap usb one is gonna work just fine to be honest.

[PianoPlayer88Key]

I have an Asus SDRW-08U7M-U that has been working quite well for me.

 

My previous external DVD writer, an LG GP65NS60, gave me nothing but trouble - it would drop from the system within 15-60 seconds or so after being connected, and would only be recognized once per USB cable.  (Plug same cable in again, drive not detected.  Plug new cable in, drive recognized then subsequently dropped.  Replug new cable, no dice.  Obtain 3rd (brand new) cable, drive detected then dropped... And so on.)

[Riddler356]

Budget: Best Buy has a good number you could pick up in person for $30-$35 (pre tax). you could use one of those while saving for a BD Writer.

Personal Recommendation: Mine is a Asus BW-16D1X-U ($110 of Amazon (pre tax)), So far after a couple years it is great and haven't had a single issue with it and burned lots of Blu ray backup of my games from GOG and Steam.

[The Blue Cryptid]

15 hours ago, Riddler356 said:

Budget: Best Buy has a good number you could pick up in person for $30-$35 (pre tax). you could use one of those while saving for a BD Writer.

Personal Recommendation: Mine is a Asus BW-16D1X-U ($110 of Amazon (pre tax)), So far after a couple years it is great and haven't had a single issue with it and burned lots of Blu ray backup of my games from GOG and Steam.

I love that idea. I never thought to backup Steam games using Bluray. Its a good idea since when you buy games on there, theres still no guarantee they wont pull it off Steam and screw over the consumer.

[Riddler356]

4 hours ago, The Blue Cryptid said:

I love that idea. I never thought to backup Steam games using Bluray. Its a good idea since when you buy games on there, theres still no guarantee they wont pull it off Steam and screw over the consumer.

well steam backups wont work if steam removes the game from libraries, and if it removes only downloads the backups might or might not work. As for GOG it is a nice way to backup, the only problem is alot of games are now too big to fit on one bluray and it's still like $3+ each for blurays from most locations, even when buying multipacks.