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It is called an optical drive because the mechanism for reading and writing information is optical (light) based - it uses lasers.
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Why is the CD-ROM drive is called the optical drive?
It is called an optical drive because the mechanism for reading and writing information is optical (light) based - it uses lasers.
Which technology is used in a CDROM Drive ?
To read CD-ROM's, the technology in a CD-ROM drive is an optical disc drive (ODD). It typically utilizes light to retrieve information on a disc.
Which storage media uses laser technology to store data?
optical disls
Why are CD-ROM and DVD drives called optical drives?
It is called an optical drive because the mechanism for reading and writing information is optical (light) based - it uses lasers.
What type of device is a CD-ROM Drive?
A CD-ROM ( Compact Disc- Read Only Memory ) is an Optical Type of Device. The reason of it being optical lies in the fact that its read/write head is optical in nature ( It uses a red colored light).
Which are examples of optical media?
Cd-rom dvd-rom
Type of optical disc that users can read but not write or erase?
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
Is a CD-ROM an optical or solid state or magnetic?
A compact disk (CD) is an optical storage device.
Could you use your CD rom as a DVD rom?
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.
What is the difference between a CD-ROM and a CD-ROM drive?
The same as the difference between a phonograph record and a phonograph. The CD-ROM is where the data is stored. the purpose of the CD-ROM drive is to read it.
WHAT is faster CD rom or a CD-rom drive?
boeth. it depends on your computer.
Why might want a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM?
What do you mean?If you're asking about drives, a CD-ROM drive only works with CDs, but a DVD-ROM drive works with DVDs and CDs (it's called backwards compatible).You may not be able to buy new CD-ROM drives any more, anyway.
