I haven't used a desktop computer for almost a decade because laptops are more practical. The PC at home has become a shack and is just a media browser. The CD-ROM drive has not been opened for a long time because I threw away all physical media four years ago. If you're like me, the CD-ROM PLAYER 01 project by das_POD recycles a CD ROM drive into a music CD player.
It is sold as a kit with buyers only having to connect the CD ROM drive using an IDE cable. Each one is made of a laser-cut sheet of aluminum. Three colors are offered: Natural Anodized, Orange Powder Coat, and Matte Black Powder Coat.
This CD player works like a regular CD player with an LCD displaying the song being played, physical control buttons, a 12V DC power input, and a 3.5mm audio output on the back. For those who want a CD player that combines industrial design and retro components, the CD-ROM PLAYER 01 is sold at a starting price of $190 (~RM772) each.
