Currently, NewEgg has this ASUS USB 2.0 White External Slim CD / DVD Re-Writer Model SDRW-08D2S-U (probably USB2) $34.99 - $15 (promo code: EMCBCBC29, ends by 12/18) - $10 Rebate + Free S/H = $9.99. I don't know what you can do with this, but perhaps you can use it to install debian OS on a Pogoplug through any of its USB ports (I reckon you can do the same with a USB memory by means of Bodhi's uboot)? Anyway, I have a need to use this to install a 32-bit Win10 (DVD) on some old 32-bit computers that don't support boot through a USB port. So, if you have a need for an external CD/DVD writer, grab it before the offer is gone.
BTW, the Rebate form also has more items if you are interested.
BTW, the Rebate form also has more items if you are interested.