Explanation of External DVD Burners
There are many kinds of DVD burners available today. Some are internal, meaning they are inside a computer. Others are known as external because they are connected externally to a computer.
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Function
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A disk drive classified as a "DVD burner" is an optical drive capable of writing information to a blank DVD disc. This is used for making movies playable in DVD players and for storing other kinds of data.
Significance
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An external DVD burner is connected from the outside of a computer via a data cable. This might be a USB connection or a FireWire connection, depending on the burner and the computer.
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USB
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Some external DVD burners have a USB port or a USB cable. This enables connection to a computer with a USB port. Make sure that the computer has a USB 2.0-capable port if the DVD burner requires one.
FireWire
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Some external DVD burners feature a FireWire port. This is another kind of data connector that can be connected with a cable to a similar port on a computer.
Considerations
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Should a computer user want to use an external DVD burner, it is important to make sure the computer and DVD burner have a compatible port. This information can be found in the hardware specifications for the respective components.
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