Optical drives are still practical for many users, whether to play old CDs and DVDs, install software, or create backups—especially with modern laptops, which are usually supplied without a drive.
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Minimum System Requirements for PC: 700MHz or faster genuine Intel Pentium III or higher, 512MB or more RAM, PCI slot-based USB 2.0 interface (combo cards not recommended), Desktop PC (laptops not ...