Re: Recommendations for external DVD-ROM drive?

> As far as a general recommendation, go for a full-size drive in an
> AC-powered enclosure.  The little USB-powered, laptop, optical
> drives are very convenient on trips, but they are usually
> significantly slower than the full-size (technically 1/2 height
> 5.25” form factor) drives in all respects (spin-up time, CD audio
> ripping speed, DVD/CD-ROM reading/writing speed, etc.)..  I think
> that the full-size drives tend to have a longer lifespan, too.

Yes, that's been my experience as well. But USB-powered slim drives
are pretty much all there is nowadays, I found only 2 AC ones easily
available here. Of course I could buy an internal one and stick in an
enclosure, but that's more expensive.

[Martin: snip paragraph.]

> The following list might be of some help.  It lists CD reading
> accuracy based on submissions to AccurateRip:
>
> https://forum.dbpoweramp.com/showthread.php?43786-CD-Drive-Accuracy
> -2019

Thanks! I did find the 2016 one when googling, don't know how I
managed to miss the 2019 one.

--Martin