Optical Drive Quick Reference Table
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Read CDs, | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Read DVDs | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Read data on | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Play music | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Record data or | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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View DVD movies | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Record DVD | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
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Play games | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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14Creating Data, Audio, and Video Discs on your PC
