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LG looks to be trying to fill a void in the world of external DVD drives with the release of their GSA-5169D. Unlike other external DVD drives that support only a limited number of DVD formats, the ...

Optical drives are still practical for many users, whether to play old CDs and DVDs, install software, or create backups—especially with modern laptops, which are usually supplied without a drive.

Q. Can you recommend a reliable, moderately priced external CD drive to install programs of the Epson Perfection V550 color scanner I'm thinking of buying? Apple's Aluminum Super drive is beautifully ...

Optical drives no longer come pre-installed in most PCs and laptops, yet they’re still indispensable for many users. Whether for playing old DVDs, installing ancient software from CDs, or burning data ...

It's just me or this LG external drive looks as if it has a footprint as wide as a netbook? Perhaps it's an oversized case or could be just an awkward angle from the picture. Not an usual gadget from ...