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Review on πŸ’Ώ MthsTec External Blu-ray DVD Drive - USB 3.0 & Type-C Blu-Ray Burner, 3D Slim Optical Bluray CD DVD Drive Compatible with Windows XP/7/8/10, MacOS - Ideal for MacBook, Laptop, Desktop by Shane Jenkins

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Shipping unprotected, DOA

I had the same as "Mark"; The drive came in the product packaging (small cardboard box as shown in the photos) with no additional packaging or protection, just an address label. In fact, it wasn't even sealed with tape, simply relying on the friction of the cardboard to keep it closed. When the box was opened, there was no cushioning inside, leaving the drive dangling in the box and taking the full brunt of the impact during shipping. Perhaps unsurprisingly, when I plugged in the drive it would power up and open the drawer, accepting the drive but just making various grinding noises when closing. Furthermore, by observing the USB cable plug-in events, you can There was no mention at all of a new USB device being plugged in, not even just a simple plugin-related event. This was consistent on both MacOS (via a console application) and Intel-based Ubuntu Linux (via browsing /var/log/syslog). Shipping methods, or maybe it's a used (dead) drive masquerading as new, or just a crappy drive from the start. Either way, it's a waste of money. or just a crappy ride to start with. Either way, it's a waste of money. or just a crappy ride to start with. Either way, it's a waste of money. pretends to be new or just a crappy disc to begin with. Either way, it's a waste of money. or just a crappy ride to start with. Either way, it's a waste of money. or just a crappy ride to start with. Either way, it's a waste of money. pretends to be new or just a crappy disc to begin with. Either way, it's a waste of money. or just a crappy ride to start with. Either way, it's a waste of money. or just a crappy ride to start with. Either way, it's a waste of money. it's a waste of money. or just a crappy ride to start with. Either way, it's a waste of money. or just a crappy ride to start with. Either way, it's a waste of money. it's a waste of money. or just a crappy ride to start with. Either way, it's a waste of money. or just a crappy ride to start with. Either way, it's a waste of money.

Pros
  • Best
Cons
  • Ugly packaging