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  1. What Is an Optical Disc Drive? - Lifewire

    • An optical drive is a piece of computer hardwareabout the size of a thick softcover book. The front has a small Open/Close button that ejects and retracts the drive bay door. This is how media like CDs, … See more

    Optical Disc Drive Media Formats

    Most optical drives can play and/or record numerous disc formats. Popular ones include CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, … See more

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    Recordable and Rewritable Discs

    The "R" in these formats means "recordable" and the "RW" means "rewritable." For … See more

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    CD and Blu-ray Discs

    Discs that have the "CD" prefix can store around 700 MB of data, while standard DVDs can keep around 4.7 GB(nearly seven times as much). Blu-ray discs hold 25 GB per l… See more

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    How to Use A Computer Without An Optical Disc Drive

    Some computers no longer come with a built-in disc drive, which is an issue if you have a disc you want to read or write to. Fortunately, there are some workarounds for you. Th… See more

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    Find external disk drives for various media storage needs, from CDs and DVDs to Blu-Ray and network attached storages. Compare prices, reviews and features of different models and brands.

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    Aug 17, 2024 · Learn about different types of optical disc drives (ODD) and discs, such as CD, DVD, and Blu-ray, and how they work with your Dell computer. See a chart of compatibility between ODD and disc formats.

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