If you want a drive that's going to last, it may be worth it to spend a bit more on a reliable brand, though. If you just need a quick fix, however, these may be right up your alley.
I use a Lite-ON DVD-ROM drive in my editing system. I've had it for years. There is a utility out there to disable to region checking part of the firmware, without having to patch the drive at all. This is handy if you have any imported DVDs.