A device capable of writing data onto a Compact Disc. The data can be music or computer files. The formats can be CD-R (recordable) or CD-RW (re-writable).
A CD burner is the informal name for a CD recorder, a device that can record data to a compact disc. CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) are the two most common types of drives that can write CDs, either once (in the case of CD-R) or repeatedly (in the case of CD-RW).
recording equipment for making compact disks
a device that writes information onto (usually) blank CDs
a drive that allows you to make your own CDs, whether they are data CDs or audio CDs
an external writable CD -drive that can be attached to a computer
The software Application on a PC that allows an installed CD writer drive to record onto CDR-W or blank CD-R media.
CD Drive that can record information onto CD-R's (CD-Recordable) and/or CD-RW's (CD-ReWritable) through the use of lasers.
See definition for: disc burner
A CD 'burner' drive has a special high powered laser that can 'burn' information onto special CDs. It's used to make and read data or music CDs.
A CD drive that can create ("burn") CDs.
Computer-based CD writers are often called CD burners for a very simple reason. CD burners (or writers) actually heat small areas on the CDR surface, which changes the reflectivity of the recording dye layer. Though nothing really burns on the CDR, the name CD burner is fun and descriptive. Virtually all CD burners today do more than "burn" CDRs; they also record on rewritable CDR discs.
Also known as a CD-R/RW drive. This drive will read and record CD-ROMs, as well as audio and video CDs.
A slang term for a CD-RW drive, a device used to record on CD media.
A piece of hardware used to “burn” or create CD's.