more useful than you expect. It gave me a way to open old CDs and DVDs that had been sitting untouched for years, from family photos to old backups and music collections. But what keeps it plugged into my desk is everything else it does. The extra USB ports and SD/TF card reader make it handy for everyday use, so it doesn’t end up in a drawer after you’ve finished reliving the nostalgia. It’s a practical tool that also happens to bring a lot of memories back