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Optical Drives

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==Next Generation Storage ==
 
==Next Generation Storage ==
*HD-DVD (High Definition DVD)
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*HD-DVD (High Definition DVD)<phased out>
 
*BD-ROM ([[Blu-ray]])
 
*BD-ROM ([[Blu-ray]])
  

Latest revision as of 23:09, 7 August 2008

An optical drive is a device that allows you to read and write onto an optical medium. Mostly CD's or DVD's.


Contents

[edit] Current Optical Storage

  • CD-ROM (Compact Disc)
  • DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disc)

[edit] Next Generation Storage

  • HD-DVD (High Definition DVD)<phased out>
  • BD-ROM (Blu-ray)

[edit] Optical Storage Still in Development

  • HVD (Holographic Versatile Disc) - Predicted next generation after HD-DVD/BD-ROM (can hold upto 3.9TB).


[edit] Optical Drive Manufacturers