Specs for a dvd player - computer

[volunteer]

The dvd player in my computer has been bothersome at times as there are many formats it can't read. It is a combo drive CDRW-DVD. With a few other problems creeping, I'd like to replace it. What would be recommended drive that can read all formats?

[Socalgal]

Hi volunteer,

If you haven't already, you might find posting your question in the proper subject forum at TechIMO Tech Support Help and Computer Hardware Expert Forums to be helpful.

[sportyinc]

In the 0-$50 range, the samsung gets the best reviews.
At Newegg for about $25 with free shipping.