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Picking the Right CD-ROM Drive for Your Needs

A CD-ROM drive is necessary when you want to "read" certain types of software from your computer. These drives read data contained on DVDs or software discs, and many times you'll need to use them to install updates to your PC or for entertainment purposes such as listening to a CD or watching a movie on your device. Most CD-ROMs are read-only, which means they can only read discs and not record onto them, though there are recordable (or rewritable) drives available.

What Are Some Drive Types?

There are a few types of drives to consider when you're looking for the right one for your PC. You'll need to consider the size of your computer along with why and where you'll be using the optical device in order to choose the one that fits your specific needs.

• An external optical drive is similar to any other peripheral like a mouse or hard-disk drive. You plug it in via a USB or another compatible port, and it's separate from your computer, so you can use it when you need it and store it when you don't.
• You also have the option to install an internal drive into your desktop computer. This may be to upgrade an existing drive or replace a broken one.
• Additionally, you can install an internal drive into a compatible laptop computer.

What Should You Consider When Selecting a Drive?

After you narrow down which type of drive you're going to get, consider a few factors to target your search on the right model.

• You'll want to select a model that reads the formats you're interested in, which not only includes basic software discs, audio CDs, and DVDs, but more specific formats such as CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW as well.
• The driver interface must be compatible for the drive to work properly with your computer. Some different interfaces you'll have to select from include eSATA, SATA I, SATA II, and USB.
• You also need to ensure that the model number for the drive you decide on fits and works with your computer. Some drives work with multiple computers, and the model number should be located on the drive itself. Some are slimmer than others, and some require hardware to install, such as screws or cables.

Which Philips Models Are Available?

Known for its range of electronics, Philips offers a variety of drives of different types.

• With an IDE interface, the 5187-1750 drive offers the ability to read CD-R, DVD-R, and RW formats, so you can watch recorded DVDs and CDs as well as traditional discs.
• The Lite-On drive is a rewritable model that offers a SATA interface. It's a CD and DVD-ROM and an internal desktop drive.
• Check into the slim SDR089 drive meant for laptop computers. It's a read-only design that's compatible with CDs and DVDs.