ASUS SBW-06D5H-U optical disc drive Blu-Ray RW Black, Silver

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For £96.48 ex-VAT, this ASUS Blu-ray RW drive is a pretty sensible pick if you actually need optical write capability for work—think archiving, distributing larger video/data files, or occasional testing of discs without converting everything first. ASUS tends to give decent compatibility with common Windows setups, and these external-style “proper” drives are usually more reliable than cheap no-name burners when you’re burning RW media that you can’t afford to waste.

That said, the honest “why not”: if your day-to-day is mostly downloads, USB installs, and cloud storage, optical drives are becoming a tax you pay for legacy workflows. And Blu-ray media itself can be annoying—availability, price, and drive/blank quality all matter—so if you’re burning infrequently, you might be better off using a USB SSD/drive for bulk transfers and only keeping an optical drive where it’s genuinely required. I’d buy this for small businesses, IT admins, and media/training environments that still deal with discs; I wouldn’t bother for general office use.