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Today and Tomorrow Deborah Morley, Charles S. Parker. ΜΗ OPTICAL DISC SYSTEMS Optical discs ( such as CDs and DVDs ) store data optically - using laser beams — instead of magnetically , like floppy and hard disks . Optical discs are made ...
Today and Tomorrow Deborah Morley, Charles S. Parker. ΜΗ OPTICAL DISC SYSTEMS Optical discs ( such as CDs and DVDs ) store data optically - using laser beams — instead of magnetically , like floppy and hard disks . Optical discs are made ...
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... optical discs to replace ordinary objects , such as business cards , is becoming more common . For a closer look at business card CDs and DVDs , see the How it Works box . CD and DVD discs are read by CD and DVD drives . The speed of a CD ...
... optical discs to replace ordinary objects , such as business cards , is becoming more common . For a closer look at business card CDs and DVDs , see the How it Works box . CD and DVD discs are read by CD and DVD drives . The speed of a CD ...
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Today and Tomorrow Deborah Morley, Charles S. Parker. TREND Automated Optical Disc Carousels Have you ever wasted valuable time searching for a CD or DVD ? If you are like most people , the answer would be a resounding " Yes ! " New ...
Today and Tomorrow Deborah Morley, Charles S. Parker. TREND Automated Optical Disc Carousels Have you ever wasted valuable time searching for a CD or DVD ? If you are like most people , the answer would be a resounding " Yes ! " New ...
Contents
IN THIS MODULE | 4 |
Guide to Buying a PC R10 | 10 |
Summary 212 | 19 |
Copyright | |
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