Recommendations for external DVD-ROM drive?

Hi all,

My old LG finally called it quits so I'm in the market for a new
external DVD-ROM drive. Requirements:

* Accurate/secure ripping with EAC (well, duh ;-))
* Occasionally DVD burning with ImgBurn
* Occasionally DVD ripping with DVD Shrink
* Preferably tray-loading mechanism (as opposed to top-loading)

A superficial Google Search seemed to indicate that it doesn't really
matter much nowadays: optical drives are kind of "old tech" and any
well-known brand will do. True, or does anyone here have different
experiences?

Thanks in advance for any pointers,

Martin