Recommendations for an external DVD drive?

[KoolAid-Drink]

I have a new rMBP (2015) that I recently ordered, and would like an external DVD drive. Going through Amazon, however, it seems like most of the $10-$40 external DVD drives aren't that great, or wouldn't last that long.

I have many DVDs – too many to rip – so would you have any recommendations for DVD drives under $40 that's reasonably good quality and would last me a long time?

Thanks!

 

[myscrnnm]

What about the A1379? Is the reliability not particularly good?

 

[TheBacklash]

What about the A1379? Is the reliability not particularly good?

The USB-A Dvd drive that would require a dongle... Probably not on top of his list.

I've been thinking about this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OLZCD5...olid=27MJBJAWDKG3O&coliid=I2VJK1AMP4AN56&th=1 Albeit higher than your $40, but I wanted Blu Ray support, and USB 3.0.

 

[myscrnnm]

The USB-A Dvd drive that would require a dongle... Probably not on top of his list.

I've been thinking about this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OLZCD5...olid=27MJBJAWDKG3O&coliid=I2VJK1AMP4AN56&th=1 Albeit higher than your $40, but I wanted Blu Ray support, and USB 3.0.

That's like twice his/her budget. And he/she wants to use it to rip DVDs. And he/she has a Retina MacBook Pro, which has several USB-A ports. -1 for reading comprehension.

EDIT - And that Pioneer has the USB-A connector that you decried.

 

[TheBacklash]

I read it as the new MBP 2016, since he said he just ordered it. Besides I was just saying what I was looking at. I'll admit to the -1 for the reading comprehension. Irish Death does have that power.

and BTW, you replace the cable with this.

 

[KoolAid-Drink]

Sorry for any confusion. I did mention it was the 2015 rMBP in my OP. Apple still sells it. BTW, mine was refurbished. So, I wouldn't need any dongles if the USB connector was USB-A.

 

[KoolAid-Drink]

What about the A1379? Is the reliability not particularly good?

Too expensive. That's why I'd prefer $40 or under, but still having good quality and longevity.