If you browse Desktop PCs on Newegg, or Amazon, you will be "hard pressed" to find one that includes an optical drive. I've never purchased a commercially built PC, but if it ever came to it I would insure that I include an optical drive either internal or external. For those who are diehard optical drive owners there's good news on the horizon. According to this February 26, 2024, article on Tom's Hardware, "Scientists just developed a 200,000GB (20tb) optical disc that could replace Blu-rays." Of course the possible downside is the cost of an optical disc that can compete directly with hard drives for storage. Personally I'm quite satisfied with the current BD and M-Discs because 100GB Blu-ray discs are enough for me, but it does show an interest in continued development of optical discs and ergo optical drives. https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/scientists-just-developed-a-200000gb-optical-disc-that-could-replace-blu-rays
