No, the Retina display model does not have a DVD-ROM drive. You can buy an external drive if need be.
DVD
A CD ROM drive cannot read a DVD. So it is not possible to use a CD ROM as a DVD ROM. A DVD ROM drive can work with a CD though.
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DVD is the same as DVD ROM, i think? either that or it means the drive you put the DVD/CD in. the drive is where you put the disks, (for all of you cave men). SO EITHER dvd MEANS DVD ROM or ROM is where you put the dvd
You cannot play a DVD in a CD-ROM drive, you need a DVD compatible drive in order to play a DVD.
No. A cd-rom drive cannot play DVD's. A DVD drive can play CDs and DVD's. A cd-rom drive isn't made for DVD's. It's made only for CD's, and it can't write any. It can only read.
To play DVD's
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DVD ROM drives can be purchased from many different electronic stores and suppliers. Some examples of these stores include Staples, Outletpc, Walmart, and Newegg.
A DVD-ROM drive simply allows you to read DVDs. DVDs look like CDs, but hold much more data in the same amount of space. Having a DVD-ROM drive also will allow you to watch movies you buy or purchase from a store on your computer (with the appropriate software installed).