my comp only has a cd drive...is that why it cant play dvds???
2006-08-30 11:25:58 · 17 answers · asked by Janine 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Yes, you have to have at least a DVD-Rom drive or a DVD-Writer to play DVDs on your computer. A CD drive will not do it. You can get DVD drives for as low as $20 to $40.
Here is a list of some prices from Pricegrabber.com:
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_attrib.php/page_id=7/popup1%5B%5D=10:355/sortby=priceA
Lite-On is a good brand as is Sony, LG, Toshiba, BenQ, etc..
If you want a DVD-Writer, I suggest taking a look at the BenQ DW1655:
http://cdrinfo.com/Sections/Reviews/Specific.aspx?ArticleId=16050
http://www.pricegrabber.com/p__BenQ_DW1655_Dual_Layer_DVD_RW_Writer_Black_w_LightScribe,__15386962/search=BenQ+DW1655
2006-08-30 11:27:42 · answer #1 · answered by TechNeo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes u need a dvd drive to play dvd's on computer. Cheapest at Best Buy. Otherwise move your computer by your tv and watch dvds there. Good luck
2006-08-30 11:28:11 · answer #2 · answered by theechrismartin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A DVD drive will usually play CD's. You should check out the specifications to make sure it reads CD's and at what speed. Keep in mind that replacing a CD drive in a laptop can be quite challenging. You have to make sure that the CD drive actually fits in the computer and most laptops aren't really servicable by the uninitiated.
2016-03-27 01:39:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you need a dvd drive because cd drives cant read dvds
2006-08-30 11:27:05 · answer #4 · answered by crishbk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, and after you do pop in a DVD-Drive, you need software to atually run the disc. After your software actually works, make sure you have all the necessary codecs. After that, make sure you computer/speakers don't suck to play the movie.
2006-08-30 11:29:09 · answer #5 · answered by takashisenke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you do need a dvd drive to play dvds
2006-08-30 11:28:02 · answer #6 · answered by Al Bundy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-08-30 11:27:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup, how old is your computer if you dont mind me asking.
Most computers now comes with a dvd drive standard. of course you add a little extra to get DVD recordable
2006-08-30 11:27:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can play DVD's even with your CD Rom. get one DVD player (software) from internet. it works. i am doing the same
2006-08-30 11:28:12 · answer #9 · answered by Purple Rain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need a DVD ROM
2006-08-30 11:27:32 · answer #10 · answered by PG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋