The maximum storage capacity of a typical CD-ROM is around 700MB. CD-ROM drives read only CD-DA (audio) discs, CD-ROM (data) discs, and (usually) CD-R/CD-RW writable discs.
These are like regular CDs but contain read-only media such as music, data files or software.
Slot Load drive - In a slot-loading mechanism, the disc is slid into a slot and the motorized rollers inside the drive are used to move the disc in and out.Ĭompact disc - Read Only Memory drives were among the first disc-based drives for modern personal computers. 
Tray Load drive - In a tray-loading mechanism, the disc is placed onto a motorized tray, which moves in and out of the computer. Optical disc drives come in two variants determined by the disc loading mechanisms that they use: Most drives also allow you to write data to a disc, so you can create your own music CDs, video DVDs or even create of back-up copy of your important data files.ĭell Desktop and Notebook computer can come with several types of optical disc drives. An optical disc drive (ODD) in a computer system allows you to use CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs to listen to music or watch a movie.
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