Two caveats, however, not least: # 1 DVD Zoning: indeed this player seems to read the default zone programmed on your computer. Even with VLC, which usually exceeds this limitation does not play a dvd from another area as you do not change the zone on your system if it prompts you. On the Mac you are limited to 5 zone changes. # 2 careful, I have the impression that if handled too the reader by moving the lower plastic bar of the insertion disc slot tends to curl up rétréciçant the ejection port and disk stumbling against it can not eject. My solution if a disk gets stuck: well lower the plastic bar in the slot and / or put the reader in reverse so that gravity helps the disk to be in front of the slot.
Otherwise I bought this product compatible with Mac to finally be able to read my CDs and DVDs burned it is no problem. I do not think that makes more noise than other drive if not put in a small cardboard box to isolate it acoustically. Note that there is no eject button on the drive, you must click "Eject" on your computer (oh yes it is not a DVD player for your living room TV).
