OCWorkbench reviews one of the coolest optical drives I've seen yet:

"[The] Gigabyte GO-M1600A is a 16x DVD-ROM with something added on. This is probably the first device that allows you to tune in to the FM radio or play the CD Audio or MP3 disc without the need to power up your PC. This is possible because the device is powered up by a separate power.

... [the]GO-M1600A is definitely something that will change the whole concept of DVD-ROM or even DVD-RW in the future. With a nice feature set, this unit is one of the most innovative product that we review this year. This product stands out from the crowd and it is a dream come true - a device that plays CD, MP3 and FM tuner without powering up PC."

And it has a remote!