About three years ago, I wrote a column about the settlement of a class-action lawsuit that involved optical disk drives. Think "DVD players," and "CD players," as well as various gaming platforms ... Optical drives let your computer read and interact with discs like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays.

Understanding the Context

While nearly every computer had them a few years ago, they're rare to see on new computers now. If you need ... TOKYO — Sony Corp. and NEC Corp.

Key Insights

signed Thursday (Nov. 17) a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that they would establish a joint venture company in the optical disk drive business, aiming to be the ... New Atlas: Samsung’s new TruDirect optical disc drive create DVDs without the need for a hard disk Samsung’s new TruDirect optical disc drive create DVDs without the need for a hard disk Liliputing: Are netbooks leading to a surge in optical disc drive sales? Business Insider: What is an optical drive? A guide to how your computer reads CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs What is an optical drive?

Final Thoughts

A guide to how your computer reads CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs