Data transfer rates continue to increase with current CD-ROM technology. This provides for better multimedia performance.

CD-ROM is also the media of choice for distributing software. Some software manufactures include extra software on the CD-ROM version of their software that they do not include on the floppy disk version.

If your PC does not have CD-ROM capacity, the sooner you upgrade, the better. It will open up a whole new world of multimedia software.

If your PC has an older CD-ROM drive and you are a heavy multimedia or game user, you might consider upgrading. Newer drives will give your faster, crisper performance.

If you want to get the most out of a CD-ROM drive upgrade, make sure you have a good sound card and speakers. This will make all the difference in providing you with quality sound from your CD-ROM drive.

Whatever the reason, remember to buy the fastest CD-ROM drive you can afford.