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Combo Drives

A combo drive is a type of optical drive that allows the reading and writing of multiple types of media formats, usually CD and DVD. It combines the functionality of a CD-ROM drive and a DVD-ROM drive into a single device.

Usage:

Popular Sense:

In its popular sense, a combo drive is commonly found in personal computers and laptops, offering the ability to play CDs and DVDs, as well as burn data onto discs.

Example Sentence:

"I bought a new laptop with a combo drive, so I can watch movies and back up my files on DVDs."

Local Sense:

In local contexts, a combo drive can refer to a drive used in arcade game machines, which combines various game systems into a single console.

Example Sentence:

"The local arcade has a new machine with combo drives that accommodate classic game systems like NES, Sega Genesis, and PlayStation."