Which Replacement drive for Macbook 2.0 intel core 2 duo?

One of my favorite Apple laptops in many years had been the early Macbook 2.0.
The thing has a nice 13" screen, seems to be a very solid build, and it's worked well since the day I bought it back in June of 2006. I also have a MBPro 17" and a newer MB PRO 15" that are circa 2009 and 2010. While great machines, they're heavy for traveling with, and they are more than a little conspicuous.
Most people who are into computers know these are 3k and 4k machines (or more.) So unless I'm in five star hotels or a big upscale resort someplace, I'd rather not call attention to my possessions in the way the MacBook Pro's do so nicely. So I carry the "little" Macbook when I'm doing a quick trip out of town and don't want to have to worry about the flash factor the bigger and more costly machines seem to convey. (Maybe Michelle Obama can afford to flash her twenty-thousand dollar Hermes Bags, but then again, she's got taxpayer provide secret service to keep her from being robbed. I'm not sol lucky!
Sadly, I now need to put another CD/DVD drive in the machine. The original one has died. Frankly it was that early Matshuhista CD/DVD R/W drive that caused problems and didn't offer much durability or speed.
My question is what is out there that is the best RW/CD/DVD (SUPERDRIVE) in terms of quality, speed, and warranty/ease of installation, etc. and THAT I CAN USE FOR A DIRECT REPLACEMENT in the white MacBook2.0 c. July of 2006?? I would rather spend a few more dollars and get the "best" vs pinch pennies and regret it for the rest of my days. The installation is not for the feint of heart and I don't want to have to do it more than once!
Recommendations on what to buy, and where to find the best deals on it, as well, would be deeply appreciated. Thanks for the help and your collective wisdom.
Marki
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