The Dell 8X DVD±RW Drive is a great all-in-one drive, allowing you to burn DVD±RW or DVD±R discs, burn CDs, and read DVDs and CDs. The drive allows you to enjoy the crystal clear picture, color and sound clarity of DVD video on your notebook. It will also prepare you for future software and large data files that will be released on DVD-ROM. With DVD±RW and CD-RW capability, you can easily create your own custom DVDs or data CDs for back-up or transfer purposes. The drive is capable of playing all your existing CD-ROMs, DVD movies, Music CDs, and CDs that you have created with your CD burner. This product has been tested and validated on Dell systems to ensure it will work with your computer.