DVD-ROM technology offers many of the same features that have made CD-ROM technology so popular - including flexibility and compatibility - while providing much higher capacity and even more versatility. As a developer and manufacturer of these technologies, Sony offers complete, PC ready solutions with industry-leading performance, quality and value.Sony brings you the maximum upgrade solution for your computer with this DVD drive. You can have it all, entertainment, information, recreation and education! You'll have more online capacity to run high-quality full-motion video for better interactive games and quick access to important data. It is compatible with all audio CD and CD-ROM disks so you don't need to compromise any of your existing CD libraries.