Need a new dvd burner.

I have a mac powerpc g-5 and the pioneer dvd-rw dvr-111d burner no longer works
Where can I buy a new one or what is compatible with this computer?

Hi Bill,
http://eshop.macsales.com/static_pages/Framework.cfm?page=superdrive/sdl_powerma c_g5.html

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