Optical Drive
pcA hardware device used to read and write data to and from optical discs.
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An optical drive is a peripheral device for personal computers that uses laser light or electromagnetic waves to read and write data to and from optical discs such as CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs. It is commonly used for software installation, media playback, and data archiving. Despite declining usage due to digital downloads and cloud storage, optical drives remain pertinent in scenarios requiring physical media.
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DVD±RW drive capable of reading and writing data at 4.7 GB per single-layer disc.
Commonly used in desktop computers for recording and backing up data, or playing multimedia content.
Portable USB-powered Blu-ray drive supporting 25 GB per single-layer disc.
Used with laptops or computers that lack built-in optical drives, particularly useful for high-capacity video and data storage.