How to Choose Between CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives

Should you buy a DVD-ROM drive or is a plain CD-ROM drive enough? Since you can play CDs on a DVD player, you might as well spring for the DVD if the price is similar.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• CD-ROM Drives
• DVD Players
• DVD-ROM Drive

1. Choose a CD-ROM drive if price is an important consideration.
2. Buy a CD-ROM drive if you plan to upgrade your computer in the future.
3. Choose a DVD-ROM drive to watch movies on your computer monitor or on a television connected to your computer.
4. Purchase a DVD player if you believe DVD-ROM software will replace CD-ROM software - and if you can afford an extra $15 to $40.
5. Consider a DVD-ROM drive if you expect to use large databases that might become available on DVD-ROM.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want to record data onto CDs, you'll need a CD-R or CD-RW drive.

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