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...about DVD-ROM
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DVD-ROM (Read-Only Media) is the most basic form of DVD disc.
This primarily data storage format utilizes the 4.7 - 18 Billion Byte storage space of the DVD disc for either pre-recorded Computer data, like you would store on a Hard Disk, or CD-ROM, or as a delivery means for a commercially-produced DVD-Video or DVD-Audio disc. (Visit DVD-Video or DVD-Audio to learn more) These discs are mostly "replicated", but can burned like CD-Rs.
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A DVD-ROM drive is necessary in order for you to play DVD-Video or read DVD-ROM discs on your personal computer. Pioneer Electronics makes many of them, as do Hitachi, Toshiba, and others... In some cases, your computer will need an MPEG decoder card (like the one pictured left) to correctly play back DVD-Video discs and MPEG files. WIRED, INC. makes a popular MPEG card... |
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A TRAY TYPE DVD-ROM drive is probably typical of those installed in many Personal Computers up to this time, and are still being installed in many systems. One notable exception to this is Apple's iMac DV, which pioneered (if you'll excude the pun) the use of... |
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A SLOT-ENTRY DVD-ROM drive. With no external tray to slide in and out, this drive allows some pretty innovative installations. |
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