Cd rom writer

What does a CD writer do?

The DVD Writer/CD Writer is a multipurpose rewriteable drive that can read audio, data, and video files and can record, or write, in both CD and DVD formats. This DVD Writer/CD Writer drive enables you to: Create custom audio, data, and video files that can be recorded onto CDs or DVDs.

Is a DVD writer the same as a CD-ROM?

They're both optical drives and work the same way. CDs came before DVDs, so when DVDs arrived, companies simply upgraded their optical drives to accommodate both.

Does my PC have a CD writer?

Open System Information. In the System Information window, click the + symbol next to Components. If you see "CD-ROM," click it once to display the CD-ROM in the left window. Otherwise, click "+" next to "Multimedia" and then click "CD-ROM" to see the CD-ROM information in the left window.

Why is a DVD writer better than a CD writer?

The main difference is that the DVD can store much more data than a CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW. DVD+R is a recordable DVD format similar to CD-R. A DVD+R can only record data once, then the data becomes permanent on the disc. The disc cannot be recorded onto a second time.

What is the difference between CD drive and CD writer?

A CD-ROM drive can only read the data from a CD whereas a CD Writer can also write (burn) data to a disk. A CD Writer uses a special type of writable CD of which there are two types, CD-Rs and CD-RWs.

What is the difference between a CD writer and a DVD reader?

If your computer has a DVD drive, or you buy an external one, it's good to know whether it's a DVD writer or simply a DVD reader. The difference is that a DVD reader can be used only to access data and video information on an existing DVD, while a DVD writer can be used to save new files and data to a DVD.

Can CD Writer also read?

CD-R or CD-RW drives are also called CD writers, CD burners, or CD recorders can read the same formats as CD-ROM drives CD-DA, CD-ROM, and CD-R/RW discs but can also write data to inexpensive CD-R (write-once) and CD-RW (rewritable) discs.