The first impression is pleasant enough: the product is elegant, with his brilliant top and slightly embossed (raised). The base is smaller than the upper face. So, in fact, the four side panels are inclined, which refines slightly the overall look of the player.
Like most products of this type, the drive comes with a mini-USB cable "Y" with an additional USB-A plug to allow connecting the same two computer's USB ports to provide the necessary power (5V 2A in either 10W max. announced). For my part, read, I have not had any problems in connecting the first USB. I have not tried the devil when prints and I always connected the two.
Still, the reader works quickly and well. In use, it is not always very discreet. Thus, in a curious way, during the Video DVD ripping, only the reading of the first layer was loud, reading the second layer being incomparably quieter but it was done at a lower speed (less than 5MB / s against more than 6MB / s).
The mechanical and construction seem reasonably robust. Mean by that, comparable to other products of this type. Now, this is clearly a product can be handled with a delicacy. On my copy, there are a few where the friction disc on the tray is closed the drawer making a little turn. I tend to view this as a failure to youth, and I guess it should get better after a few weeks of use once the new parts have taken a little wear. But to watch nonetheless.
In short, a good reader, attractive, a known brand (Asus / Hitashi) and does what we ask. All for a reasonable price. Although in my case, I would have gladly accepted a less aesthetic product if it made me save a few euros.