Define "old computers." CD-R(W) drives have been pretty common since at least 2001. Ones on computers before that are uncommon,but still possible, and one can usually be added to it.
CD & DVD burners are optical drives that can write data to CDs or DVDs.
No, CD Drives and CD Burners are two different types of optical drives on personal computers that perform different functions regarding compact disk media. CD Burners are optical drives can write data on a burnable disk. CDs are comprised of thin layers of dots computers use to burn information on. CD Burners are equipped with a special laser that burns binary code onto the CD's surface. CD Burners can both read and write CD disks. CD Drives are not equipped with that special burning device, and have only a laser that can read the information stored on a disk. They can only read CD disks.
A couple of brands which manufacture cheap CD burners would be brands such as Hitachi, LG, ASUS, Samsung, Sony - they all sell CD burners for a mere $10-20.
You don't, DVD burners come on desktop computers/laptops
Find someone that has a reel to reel deck and a CD recorder. Some computers have a CD Burner and external audio inputs. Stand alone CD Burners are available for purchase now. Check your phone book, small studios will do this kind of transfer for a fee.
Dedicated CD disc burners aren't easy to come by. They have been replaced with more recent technology in the form of DVD burners and Blu-Ray burners. However, these devices are backwards compatible with CD discs and will provide the required functionality. Therefore, one can visit a local electronics store to buy a more recent device and be able to use it to burn CD discs.
CD-ROM burners
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Depends on what model you have and what Cd's you use. But usually if you have a newer model the more variety of Cd's you can burn.
There are a wide variety of CD burners available to consumers. Some of the better brands available include LG, Samsung, HP, Sony, Lite-On, Panasonic and Asus.
There are numerous applications that allow users to burn files to discs. Some free ones include: CD Burner XP (http://cdburnerxp.se/), List of Free CD/DVD Burners (http://www.thefreecountry.com/utilities/dvdcdburning.shtml), and another List of Free CD/DVD Burners (http://www.download.com/CD-DVD-Burners/3150-2646_4-0.html.)
No, not all computers come with DVD burners built into them. Although they are more common in computers today, they are sometimes an upgrade that must be purchased with a computer.