[Archaic]

I imagine that it should work fine.  I have actually just got a hold of one for $20 with some tapes on the way.  I do like that it can read/write DDS-3 and DDS-4 tapes as well if you get an HP drive.  I will let you know how it goes when I receive the tapes later this week.

Edit -- I am actually getting DDS-4 Tapes, not DDS-5 Tapes, but I don't think that should make any difference.  DDS-5 tapes are still going for too much $$$.