This is a very nice and well performing DVD R/W drive. Plextor makes very good DVD drives and this one is no exception. However, when they say a "bare drive", they really mean it. I was expecting the drive to come with at least a cardboard sleeve or some bubble wrap around it or something to protect it in shipping. But no, it came in only a clear-plastic polypropylene bag and was loose inside the shipping box with the other things I had ordered. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it.
Fortunately, the other things I had ordered weren't very big and the box they used for shipping provided OK support for this drive. But, beware that depending on what else you order and/or ships with your drive, it could cause the drive to take quite a beating in shipping.
Overall, I'm very satisfied with this drive and a "bare drive" is fine if that's all you need -- no need paying extra for cutesy retail packaging. I already had a SATA cable that came with my motherboard and mounting screws that came with my computer case. It works great.
| Brand | Acumen Disc |
|---|---|
| Item model number | AD-PXL910S |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Weight | 1.46 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 6.5 x 5.75 x 1.5 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.5 x 5.75 x 1.5 inches |
| Manufacturer | Plextor |
| ASIN | B07R18M6KT |
| Date First Available | April 1, 2019 |
