A read-only disk drive designed to read the data encoded on compact disks and to transfer this data to a computer.

the hardware that reads information from a CD-ROM.

Disc drive for CD's, enabling a computer to retrieve information from them.

A device that reads information from a compact disk.

A computer accessory used to access CD-ROM discs. Internal CD-ROM drives are installed inside of the computer system. External versions have their own enclosure and power supply and are connected to the computer by a cable. Many computers now include a built-in CD-ROM drive as standard equipment.

A disk drive which allows data, including audio, to be accessed.

a drive that is connected to a computer and on which a CD-ROM can be `played'

a built-in data storage device that is able to run CD-ROM media

a device that can read information from a CD-ROM

a device that can read information from a Compact disc

a high capacity storage device which lets you read data from the disk, but not write data back

an optical drive that reads compact discs

an optical drive that reads pits in a CD-ROM which is just like a music CD

a secondary storage device that reads information stored on a compact disc

a simple library with one drive, no slots, an insert/eject (IE) port, and no transport

a solid, compact, portable drive that will meet any traveler's needs

A device that retrieves data from a CD-ROM disc. It differs from a standard audio CD player by the incorporation of additional error-correction circuitry. CD ROM drives usually can also play music from audio CDs.

Used for installing software - on CD-ROM discs - and playing multimedia audio and video.

Compact Disk Read-Only Memory - A CD-ROM drive is a read-only, information storage and retrieval device that is commonly used as a computer peripheral (i.e., it is like a computer harddrive, but is able to read information off computer Cds). It can store over 600 megabytes of data -- the equivalent of about 300,000 pages of typewritten text -- and is thus used to handle large databases, to store references such as encyclopedias and for large megabyte software applications. In 1988 the basic standard was extended to include specifications for storing audio, pictures and graphics (CD-ROMXA).

Drive that reads CD-ROMs. 1.8, 7.20

You will need a CD-ROM drive if you want to listen to music or to put new programs onto your PC. CD's can store more information than floppy disks.

a device which can read data from a CD-ROM and feed it into a computer. a device which can read data from a CD-ROM and feed it into a computer. Modern CD-ROM drives are much faster than the original specification, 24* and 36* drives are popular.

An optical drive that comes with a computer, allowing it to read audio (compact discs) and computer programs. CD-ROM stands for Compact Disc Read-Only Memory.

A device that, connected to a computer, can read information stored on compact discs (CDs). Can be internal or external.

A disk drive which uses thin round discs. The amount of information stored on these discs can be very large, and read quickly. A CD-ROM drive is what reads these discs.

Most new computers now come with a CD-ROM drive as standard equipment. A CD-ROM drive reads data from a disc. These CDs look like a music CD, but hold data instead of music. CD-ROMs also contain games, dictionaries, recipe files . . . the list is endless.

A computer peripheral that plays back CD-ROMs and — with the right software — audio CDs. It consists of a spindle that revs up the disc, a laser that flashes onto the disc's uneven surface, a prism that deflects the laser beam, and a light-sensitive diode that reads the flashing light. Since the audio CD standard calls for data transfer of 150 kilobytes per second (KB/sec), all CD-ROM drives can handle this speed, and most can manage 2X (double-speed, or 300 KB/sec) or 4X (quad-speed, or 600 KB/sec) rates. There are also 6X (900 KB/sec) and even 8X (1,200 KB/sec) drives, but since most CD-ROM titles are squarely aimed at transferring data within the 2X/4X bandwidth, you'll usually not see much advantage to drives with higher transfer rates than with a 4X drive.

A drive on the computer that reads compact discs.

Most new computers come with a CD-ROM drive as standard equipment. CD's store lots of data and are the normal way to install new programs.

A peripheral device attached to a computer which allows it to read/play a CD-ROM disc. All CD-ROM players can also play back audio CDs, but you need external headphones or speakers to hear them.

Compact Disc-Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) drive is used to play CD discs that hold data and music files. A CD can hold 650 MB of data, which is equivalent to about 250,000 pages of text or 20,000 medium-resolution images. CD-ROM drives only read data from CD discs, so users wishing to write/burn CDs should look for a CD-RW or DVD+RW drive.

A CD-ROM (read only memory) is a drive which accepts a standard CD containing either data or audio. Some are equipped with a mini headphone jack and a volume control on their front panel for listening to audio. They also have an internal audio connector which connects to your computer's sound card. Data discs can hold 700 megabytes of information.

A peripheral device attached to a computer that allows it to read and play all CDs.

A computer drive that reads compact discs. Client-Server Architecture vs. File-Sharing Two common application software architectures found on computer networks. With file-sharing applications, all searches occur on the workstation, while the document database resides on the server. With client-server architecture, CPU intensive processes (such as searching and indexing) are completed on the server, while image viewing and OCR occur on the client. File-sharing applications are easier to develop, but they tend to generate tremendous network data traffic in document imaging applications. They also expose the database to corruption through workstation interruptions. Client-server applications are harder to develop, but dramatically reduce network data traffic and insulate the database from workstation interruptions.

A compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM) drive is required to enable the computer to read CD-ROMs. The power of the CD-ROM drive is determined by its speed.

Acronym for "compact disc, read-only memory". A CD-ROM drive is used to access a CD-ROM storage medium, which can contain up to 700 megabytes of data

accepts a laser optical CD-Rom disk that looks like a music CD the preferred way to back up data externally and install new programs much faster and larger capacity than a regular floppy disk

The device that reads CD-ROM discs.

A drive that only allows you to read information from a CD-ROM.

Hardware that can access digital data stored on a compact disk by reading it with a laser beam.

Reads compact disks in the form of audio or CD-ROM. A CD-ROM holds data (perhaps audio as well). Newer CD-ROM drives will read CD-R (Writable CDs) and CD-RW (ReWritable CDs). The speed of a CD-ROM drive is not usually very important except when installing programs, running games that require use of the CD-ROM drive, or "burning" CDs with a CD-ROM Burner - a CD-ROM drive that is able to write to special CDs called CD-Rs. Visit the CD-ROM Drive page.

A device that reads CD-ROM disks.

A device that reads CD-ROMs. These drives are standard on many PCs and are available in various speeds, which are represented as multiples of X. Most systems presently offer drives averaging 32X or 40X.

Compact Disc (Read-Only Memory). A device that reads information off of CDs. Cds store digital information or audio music. The higher the number in front of the "X", the faster the speed the information can be accessed.

a drive capable of reading CD-ROMs. They come in single-speed (1X), double-speed (2X), quad-speed (4X) and higher. See CD.

A computer drive that can read a CD-ROM. CD-ROM drives can also play audio CDs.

The drive needed to retrieve data from a CD-ROM format disc.

an incredibly useful, though not essential computer tool