What Is an Optical Recorder?
An optical recorder is a hardware device that uses a laser to optically write information to disc media (either CD or DVD). There are distinct types of recorders, however, and you should be aware of the differences. The following table describes some of these differences. Optical recorders compared Device type Function CD recorder Can read or write to either CD-R or CD-RW media. DVD recorder Can read and write to CD-R, CD-RW, and appropriate DVD media.
