One of the most common optical storage devices is the CD, which stands for Compact .

Another advantage of optical storage devices is that they are to use, requiring only a standard CD/DVD drive and compatible media.

A laser is used to read and write data on optical storage devices by making tiny, precise marks on the surface of the .

Another optical storage device is the DVD, which stands for Digital Disc.

Optical storage devices are popular for storing music, movies, and other forms of multimedia because they provide high-quality sound and video playback that is superior to that of many other storage .