external drive for mac mini


my 2010 mac mini optical drive has become persnickety in reading discs.it seems to be time to move to an external optical drive for rip, burn and play.i assume that the connection to the mini would be via usb.i am requesting recommendations. as to price. i am willing to go to $200, but a rock solid drive at $100, would be great.

thanks for your help
jt
johnnyturbo
yes, how could i have forgotten to clean the laser! stupid me.
if that doesn't fix the issue,then i will check out lacie.
jt
to kijanki: simple brilliance: a laser cleaning did the job.
again, why turn to the obvious remediation ? i'own' my stupidity and give thanks to 'goners for their replys.