DVD ROM Vs. DVD Reader
When discussing computers, we tend to use a large number of acronyms, jargon, and shorthand. "DVD-ROM," for example, is about DVDs (Digital Versatile Discs), while "DVD Reader" refers to the hardware that reads a disc.
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DVD-ROM Basics
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"ROM" stands for "Read-Only Media." The medium in question is the disc, and "read-only" means that the computer can only "read" the DVD; it cannot put any files on the disc.
DVD Readers
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"DVD Reader" usually refers to a computer's optical drive that is capable of reading DVDs, but it may also refer to set-top DVD players or portable DVD players.
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Reader Varieties
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A computer DVD drive referred to as a "reader" may also be capable of writing (a.k.a. "burning") DVDs. If the drive is listed as a "DVD-ROM" drive, however, it cannot.
DVD-ROMs and DVD players
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A DVD-ROM disc is not typically readable by a set-top DVD player or portable DVD player. These devices are designed for watching movies and only recognize a limited number of file types that may appear on the disc.
DVD-ROM Creation
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A DVD-ROM is created in a factory, and the disc contains physical materials that are designed to be compatible with almost all DVD-ROM readers. Recordable DVDs available to most home users, meanwhile, use different material and are not as compatible.
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