Most modern computers no longer come with optical disc readers like CD or DVD drives, but the market for external CD/DVD drives is still going strong.

The DP11 uses a custom tray-loading CD mechanism supported by optimized servo firmware and a low-noise mounting assembly. FiiO complements the mechanism with two ultra-low-phase-noise femtosecond ...

Optical drives are still practical for many users, whether to play old CDs and DVDs, install software, or create backups—especially with modern laptops, which are usually supplied without a drive.