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Newb DVD/RW question

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imported_awshucks101

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Hi, I'm a first time laptop pc buyer and currently looking at the specs I need to replace my desktop.

What exactly are the differences between a DVD/RW and a DVD/CD combo drive? I use DVD Clone to make backups of my DVD's to my desktop's HD, but don't make DVD copies or recordings whatsoever. Can I still do this with a combo drive, or will I need a DVD/RW? I'll only use the laptop for web and email, and it seems a lot of the budget laptops I want only come with the DVD/CD combo drive. Thanks for any help. I'm always amazed how much you guys know about pc hardware.
 
DVDRW means you can read and write DVDs and CDs.
DVD/CDRW means you can read DVDs and CDs, and write CDs.
DVD/CD Combo means you can only read DVDs and CDs.
 
If you are only backing up to your hdd, then all you need is the DVD combo drive no R or RW needed.. DVD rom is what you would need.


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