School library computers now have DVD-RWs

[chuckywang]

I recently saw new computers this semester in the engineering library. I was kinda confused by the DVD-RWs that each of them had. Seriously, what could they possibly be used for in an engineering library?

 

[vshah]

to copy installers

 

[eelw]

Almost all OEM systems will come default with a DVD burner now a day.

 

[amdskip]

All our schools computers have them.

 

[Phoenix15]

Originally posted by: chuckywang
I recently saw new computers this semester in the engineering library. I was kinda confused by the DVD-RWs that each of them had. Seriously, what could they possibly be used for in an engineering library?

DVD Decrypter FTW??

 

[imported_LoKe]

Some of my schools computers don't even have CD-Rom/Floppy Drives, and they're brand new Dell 3.0GHz's.

 

[talyn00]

Originally posted by: LoKe
Some of my schools computers don't even have CD-Rom/Floppy Drives, and they're brand new Dell 3.0GHz's.

what new computers come with a floppy drive?

 

[BurnItDwn]

DVD RW drives cost only a few bucks more then even the cheapest of CD Rom drives
More and more software is being released as DVD Rom's as well, so it would make sense to have a DVD-ROM.
DVD RW drives cost like the same amount as DVD-roms these days (maybe a few bucks more..) so it would make sense to just go with DVD-RW's as they are not an expensive upgrade.

 

[HexiumVII]

Psheee, DVDRWs are so old. They should come with BDRE standard.

 

[Lonyo]

Originally posted by: LoKe
Some of my schools computers don't even have CD-Rom/Floppy Drives, and they're brand new Dell 3.0GHz's.

Yeah, exactly, they don't need to.
$20 off the price over lots of machines = fairly nice saving overall.
Lots of school computers don't need a CD drive, so it IS odd that new machines come with DVD's.
You can't think it terms of home user activities and costs when you're not buying for the home.

 

[Baked]

All you need is UBS 2.0 port in the front.

 

[Shawn]

shens!

our libary computers don't even have cd-rom drives.

 

[Mayfriday0529]

The Library at my school, just let the student body know that they installed 25 new computers in the main computer center in library, bringing that up to 115 computers. They all have CD-RW, not sure about DVD-RW. They really push the idea of using USB drives to save your data.