Sony Optiarc Black 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1615/B2s - OEM

Pros: None

Cons: None

Overall Review: I got the same unit only model ddu1613 this is model ddu1615 they are completley identical the 1613 is discontinued at newegg.

This drive has been the reader in nearly 1500 seperate DVDs from edge to edge of the disk ripping. Outlasted 2 dvd burners. Still Rips DVDs like a champ. If you want a no maintenance quick and durable DVD reader/ripper to complement a DVD burner in your next rig. This is you baby. I also used this same drive in 5 other computers that I custom built.

Pros: It seemed liked a good DVD-drive, probally works fine with XP

Cons: Didn't work with my computer, couldn't get it to communicate with the MB. It would open/close, showed up in bios, but couldn't read a disk, went through three units before just returning. probally a compatibility issue with Vista (no suprise here). I checked their website and it says vista supported, but couldn't get any technical help from them because they don't have any.

Overall Review: Newegg was great, returned it no problem. Don't let my review turn you off from the player, it is probally a good one just not compatable with my computer or with vista.