ASUS ZenDrive U9M optical disc drive DVD±RW Black

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For £34.15 ex-VAT, the ASUS ZenDrive U9M is the kind of boring, dependable “just works” external DVD±RW drive you buy when you still need optical media occasionally—think imaging older machines, installing software that never moved on from discs, or reading/writing legacy data for clients in regulated environments. ASUS is generally consistent with build quality and basic firmware behaviour, so in day-to-day reseller/IT support use it tends to be a safe pick: plug in, read discs, write when needed, and don’t make you fight drivers.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it as a long-term “main” workhorse. Optical drives are increasingly a cost for occasional use, and if you’re doing lots of disc creation or batch work, you’ll quickly want something faster/more robust (or just avoid discs entirely). Also, if you’re aiming for optical as part of a modern imaging/deployment pipeline, you’ll likely regret the purchase—better to steer clients toward USB/network methods where possible. This is best for IT teams with light-to-medium optical needs or for holding as a handy field tool for legacy jobs—not for anyone expecting it to be central to their workflow.