What should you look for when buying a computer in terms of RAM video-sound cards processors CD-DVD drives and burners OP systems USB etc?

1. Why do computers no longer have CD drives?
2. What is the difference between an optical drive and a DVD drive?
3. Do computers come with DVD drives anymore?
4. When you buy a new laptop How much RAM should it come with?
5. Is optical drive necessary?
6. What are signs of a failing drive?
7. Can a DVD drive read CDs?
8. Is Blu-ray dead?
9. What does DVD stand for?
10. Why do new laptops not have optical drives?

Why do computers no longer have CD drives?

Discs Are Dying

Optical drives tend to occupy much space, thus making computers bulky, which isn't attractive anymore. Moreover, discs don't have the same storage capacity as USB flash drives or external hard drives. There are also security issues with the Blu-Ray format that discourages some users from purchasing it.

What is the difference between an optical drive and a DVD drive?

An Optical Drive refers to a computer system that allows users to use DVDs, CDs and Blu-ray optical drives. ... DVDs have a storage capacity of 4.7GB and can be used to store data for various uses. For you to write content/data to a disc, you will need a blank recordable DVD disc.

Do computers come with DVD drives anymore?

Modern laptops — and even many modern desktop PCs — are dropping disc drives. If you still have discs with software, music, videos, or anything else on them, there are still ways to use them.

When you buy a new laptop How much RAM should it come with?

A minimum of 2 gigabytes (GB) is required for basic computing, and 12GB or more is recommended if you're into graphics and advanced photo or video editing. Most laptops have 4GB–12GB pre-installed, and some have up to 64GB. If you think you might need more memory later, choose a model that lets you expand the RAM.

Is optical drive necessary?

Optical drives, that can read and write CDs, DVDs, and sometimes Blu-ray discs, have been an important part of the PC universe for a long time. But there's less and less need for them. ... Most users download and stream music and movies these days rather than buy them on a shiny five-inch disc.

What are signs of a failing drive?

Common signs for a failing hard drive include sluggish performance, unusual noises (clicking or loud component sounds), and an increase number of corrupted files. These are textbook symptoms for the inevitably of a failing hard drive and action should be taken quickly to save your files from being lost.

Can a DVD drive read CDs?

DVD-ROM drives can read CD-DA, CD-ROM, and CD-R/RW discs, but they also read DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, and (sometimes) DVD-Audio discs.

Is Blu-ray dead?

Blu-ray is dead. It's not often that an industry's leading OEM quits, but that's what Samsung has done. ... On Amazon, Samsung had four of Amazon's 10 best-selling Blu-ray players including the most popular model. With its demise, Blu-ray follows Laserdisc, BetaMax, and VHS VCRs into the second-hand stores.

What does DVD stand for?

' The original acronym came from 'digital video disc. ' The DVD Forum decreed in 1999 that DVD, as an international standard, is simply three letters.

Why do new laptops not have optical drives?

1 – Most music, movies and computer software is being delivered to the consumer over the Internet instead of on discs these days, making optical drives completely unnecessary for younger consumers who don't own a library of optical media. ... You can still buy a laptop that does have an internal optical drive.