Superdrive external enclosures that work with MBP?

I just replaced my superdrive in my Macbook Pro, and I want to put it in an external USB 2.0 enclosure that will work with OSX.
Can anyone recommend a inexpensive one that will be compatible with my MBP? OWC sells one for roughly $30, but I am seeing some enclosures on Amazon for $10-15, I just don't know which ones would be compatible

I think this would suit you, but it's also $30
http://www.powerbookmedic.com/SATA-Optical-Drive-Superdrive-Enclosure-for-Unibod y-Macbook-p-17424.html
These are $17and might work too
http://mac.macrecycling.com/slim-usb-20-cddvd-drive-external-enclosure-black-p-1 01458.html

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