We evaluated laptops with built-in CD drives based on optical drive reliability, overall system performance, and current market availability in new and refurbished channels. Our assessment considered ...

Perhaps it's a trick of memory, but it seems like old media formats simply evaporate once we move on to the next big thing. The recording industry sold 4.4 billion dollars worth of 8-track tapes in ...

These days, a movie night usually involves cuddling up on the couch, turning on Netflix, and picking another rom-com movie from its list of never-ending shows. However, before the age of streaming ...

You might think that CD players and DVD players have had their run, but as it turns out, they are absolute goldmines for DIY projects. Pop one open and you'll find stepper motors, laser assemblies, ...

This content was produced prior to the launch of iMore Labs. Find out more about Labs. The Apple SuperDrive is available directly from your local Apple Store or the Apple Store Online. The CD/DVD ...

Sony will close its once-proud optical PC drive subsidiary by early next year, as part of its efforts to refocus on the connected world of smartphones, tablets and netbooks, a spokesman said Tuesday.