Universal External Drive Alronly: CD/DVD, SATA & SD Card Slot for $27

Alronly has launched a universal external drive designed to assist users working with legacy media. The device supports CD reading/writing at up to 24x speeds and DVD at up to 8x. Additionally, it includes a built-in adapter for 2.5-inch SATA drives, enabling compatibility with both HDDs and SSDs.

The drive features slots for full-size SD cards and microSD, along with dual USB-A and USB-C ports supporting USB 3.0 (5 Gbps). This makes it not only a disc drive but also a convenient hub for peripheral connections. The manufacturer claims compatibility with Windows (XP to 10), macOS, and Linux, though mobile platforms such as iOS, Android, and ChromeOS are unsupported.

The device is housed in a compact 0.9-inch-thick chassis weighing just 0.75 lbs. The package includes a cable with USB-A and USB-C connectors, plus an additional USB-C port for power if the primary connection lacks sufficient power. The drive operates without requiring driver installation, simplifying use for users without technical expertise.

While CDs and DVDs lag behind modern Blu-Ray in capacity, they remain essential for archival storage and rare media. The Alronly drive offers an affordable solution for users seeking to preserve access to physical media or transfer data from outdated storage devices.