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The technology behind an external CD burner has made it possible for the average person to download songs and make their own music. You can take music, or data files, from your computer and make your own CDs. An external CD burner offers the same features as an internal burner and it also offers a more secure case that helps to protect its components from damage. You will have to plug these burners in using a separate cord from your computer. You will simply utilize a USB connection. Your external CB burner will be automatically loaded by your operating system. For optimal playback and recording, it is best to take the time to install the drivers that came with the external CD burner and not use the generic drivers used by the operating system. The driver will only need to be installed once, even if you at some point and time remove the CD burner and then plug it in again.

At this point, you will need to have a software program installed that will work with your external CD burner. Often times these programs come with your computer, but if your computer does not already have one installed there are some that can be downloaded for free; for instance, DeepBurner or Windows Media Player. If you prefer more features and more flexibility, you can also purchase a software program like Nero or Sonic Record Now.

Once connected, an external CD burner will look just like another CD-ROM drive to your computer. You can access any disc through Explorer (for PCs) and through Finder (for Macs) or any similar disc navigation system within the computer's operating system. At this point, the drive will read data at the speed indicated on the drive packaging. On the other hand, the speed that it will transfer data to your computer depends on the type of connection that you are using. Any program that is on your computer and capable of burning CDs will have the capability to make use of the external CD burner.

You can learn more about the features and the prices of an external CD burner by referring to online buyers' guides. Take time to browse through the reviews and compare features and pricing. Some popular buyers' guides are Epinions, WindowsMarketplace and Bizrate. While doing your research, it is also important to note if the burner comes with a warranty (of at least one year); and when purchasing online, what the shipping fee and return policy states.

Some external CD burners also have DVD burning capabilities. This is a nice feature as in addition to copying documents, programs, audio and videos and games, you will also be able to copy your favorite DVD to a CD. This will enable you to share it with a friend, or just have a backup in case of loss. You will also be able to burn a movie to DVD that you downloaded off the internet. As you can see, there are many reasons why adding an external CD burner to your arsenal of gadgets is a good (and fun) investment.