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An optical recorder is a hardware device that
uses a laser to optically write information to disc media
(either CD or DVD). There are distinct types of recorders,
however, and you should be aware of the differences. The following
table describes some of these differences.
Optical recorders compared
| Device
type |
Function
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| CD
recorder |
Can
read or write to either CD-R or CD-RW media. |
| DVD
recorder |
Can
read and write to CD-R, CD-RW, and appropriate DVD media.
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Other Topics:
What Is an Audio CD?
What Is a Data Disc?
What Are the Different Types of Disc Media?
What Does "Burning a Disc" Mean?
What Is Disc Layout?
Where Can I Find MP3, WAV,
and WMA Files
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