Windows 11-compatible external DVD drive

[stevef]

Can anyone point me to a reasonably-priced W11-compatible external DVD drive that works properly from first hand experience? Most of the eBay/Amazon offerings look to be cheap Oriental tat and their blurb states that W11 OS combinations will only work 'with the network', whatever that means. I'm building a system and the Thermaltake S300 case that I've picked up for a good price doesn't have an internal enclosure. There are too many conflicting buyer's reviews for me to have any confidence in the various products.
Thanks in advance.

[EXDAC]

Originally Posted by stevef

Can anyone point me to a reasonably-priced W11-compatible external DVD drive that works properly from first hand experience? Most of the eBay/Amazon offerings look to be cheap Oriental tat and their blurb states that W11 OS combinations will only work 'with the network', whatever that means. I'm building a system and the Thermaltake S300 case that I've picked up for a good price doesn't have an internal enclosure. There are too many conflicting buyer's reviews for me to have any confidence in the various products.
Thanks in advance.

I wanted to install some rather old apps on a new Win 11 laptop. I purchased a "Multi OS DVD Writer" GPM1NB10 from H.L Data Storage. It worked as expected.

Amazon

Amazon

[Saab Dastard]

Not sure where in the world you are, but in the UK I've often used ebuyer and been happy with their service: https://www.ebuyer.com/store/Storage/cat/Optical-Drives.
I've not used external USB DVD drives, but I've always found that Samsung, Hitachi, LG and Liteon internal drives have been reliable.
Here's a review site's suggestions:
https://www.laptopmag.com/best-picks...nal-dvd-drives - looks like their top pick is a similar Hitachi device to stevef's suggestion.

[stevef]

Thanks, EXDAC and Saab.
I've gone for an Hitachi (LG GP60N) on your advice - £26.95 new, inc shipping. Favourable reviews re Windows 11 too. I'll report back when everything's together, it might be useful for someone else.

[stevef]

I'm happy to report that the Hitachi works fine straight from the box with W11. Comes with a Cyberlink Media Suite disc too.