External optical drives not being recognized by Windows 8

BRKING

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I have a Sony Vaio all in one but it doesn't have a cd drive. I've purchased two and neither were recognized by Windows 8. Has anyone found a USB optical drive that they can reccomended?

What's funny (or sad) is that the suggested accessory on Sonys website for a optical drive has a review on it (the only one) and the reviewer says it isn't windows 8 compliant.

Review: http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666468651&tab=featuresTab#reviews
 
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  • OS
    Windows 8
I can't make any specific recommendation because all mine are internal; however, here is a list from NewEgg.com that you could browse and if you check the details tab for each unit, the compatible operating systems should be identified:

External CD / DVD Drives, Blu-ray Drives - Newegg.com

BTW, I hope you sent those other two back for a refund. Good luck.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro Windows 8.1 Preview
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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