Simple CD Rom for iMac with Dead one

Is there a simple CD Rom that I can plug externally into my iMac DV+ 450? Few are on the market I know. So if I go with a CD burner or even DVD burner, what are the chances that a model will work with my Mac running system 9 even if the box doesn't say so.
Just trying to get another little while out of otherwise smooth running iMac(s) here at a school while the CD Rom drives begin to break down.
All input is appreciated.
iMac DV+ (Sage) Mac OS 9.2.x

For an external optical drive, you'd want to get one that goes through the Firewire port, since the USB 1.1 ports on G3 iMacs are very slow. If you find an external drive with Firewire, it will probably work with Macs because most of the computers out there with Firewire are Macs. I'd still check the specs to ensure they work. Whether they will work with Mac OS 9, that's another separate question.
Also, shopping at a Mac specialist vendor (such as OWC www.macsales.com) will probably increase your odds of finding a compatible product.

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