A storage drive that reads and writes more than one type of storage medium. For example, a magneto-optic disk drive can be used for rewritable disks as well as write once disks. A Floptical drive can read and write floppy disks as well as Floptical disks.
 | Reproduced with permission from Computer Desktop Encyclopedia. Copyright (c) 1981-2009 The Computer Language Company Inc. All rights reserved. |
Additional Resources
- I don't want an MP3 player/camera/ebook reader/gaming device. Do you?
- Disagree with your update[i]In fact, Apple almost seemed to be repositioning the iPod Touch as a rival to a full-fledged PC[/i]Nope, Apple is repositioning the iPod Touch as a rival to the 8 year old HP iPAQ running PocketPC.Apps? Check.Browser? Check.Exchange support? Check.Multi-media support? Check.RE: I don't want an MP3...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-09
- How to Implement a Successful ECM Project
- As you know, I spend all of my waking hours (save my triweekly spelunking sessions, of course) scouring the Interweb so I can find cool stuff about what document management can do to improve businesses. The glitz and glamour of MFPs and mobile printing is exciting and all, but sometimes...
- Sponsored content 2009-07-20
- Xerox debuts multifunction printers for small, medium business
- Xerox on Tuesday introduced two new black-and-white multifunction printers intended for small businesses. The Xerox WorkCentre 3210 and WorkCentre 3220 black-and-white multifunction printers combine printing, copying, scanning and faxing into one unit, printing at speeds up to 24 pages per minute and 30...
- Blog posts 2009-06-18
- InfoPrint printers make it easier to control eco-features
- When you create products that encourage people to use a precious natural resource, paper, and that also spend more time sucking up energy in an idle mode than in actively doing their job, you'd better come up with some smart ideas with respect to eco-product designs. That's...
- Blog posts 2009-06-12
- Epson WorkForce 310 - multifunction ( fax / copier / printer / scanner ) ( color )
- Epson WorkForce 310 - multifunction ( fax / copier / printer / scanner ) color Epson should get a gripJust picked this up at Frys this eve. The Epson rep was actually there. Talked me into the 310 because I need to scan a bunch of home office docs....
- Discussion threads 2009-05-31
- Canon PIXMA MX860 - multifunction ( fax / copier / printer / scanner ) ( color )
- Take the minimalist design of the Canon Pixma MX330, add the functionality of the Canon Pixma MX7600, finish it off with built-in Wi-Fi, and you've got the Canon Pixma MX860. It's the only printer in the series that offers wireless while still maintaining all the features you need to print,...
- Product reviews 2009-05-29
- Canon Pixma MX330
- Just because you're on a budget doesn't mean you should be relegated to buying some cheap printer that can't function outside of simple text documents. If you need a device that can fax, copy, scan, and print on a wide variety of media, the Canon Pixma MX330 will make a...
- Product reviews 2009-05-26
- 2009 Nissan Maxima SV
- Photo gallery:2009 Nissan Maxima SVAs its top-of-the-line sedan, Nissan fits the updated 2009 Maxima with cabin tech handed down from its Infiniti brand, and gives it a driving character far more sporty than we would expect. Although front-wheel-drive means the Maxima might have trouble competing with the likes of BMW...
- Product reviews 2009-03-23
- 2009 Toyota Venza AWD V-6
- Photo gallery:2009 Toyota Venza AWD V-6Automakers really love their genre-bending new form factors. Our current example, the Toyota Venza, combines the commanding view of the road and interior volume of the Lexus RX SUV with the low step-in height and drivability of the Toyota Camry sedan. The result is something...
- Product reviews 2009-03-06
- LG HFB-500 Bluetooth Solar Car Kit
- Eco-friendly gadgets are all the rage and solar power is one of the easiest ways to conserve energy, so it's no surprise solar-powered gadgets have gathered steam in recent months. Several Bluetooth devices have incorporated solar power, such as the Iqua Sun Bluetooth headset, and the Anycom Bluetooth Solar Car...
- Product reviews 2009-01-14
- The Toybox in 2008: A retrospective
- It's been an incredible year. This blog was launched, ZDNet Reviews was overhauled, and a whole lot of news 'n' reviews came through The Toybox pipeline. And through it all, you readers were here with us. Here's a recap of the best stories: January:...
- Blog posts 2008-12-19
- 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD
- Photo gallery:2009 Acura TL SH-AWDAcura showcased the RL in 2005 as a tech powerhouse, introducing innovations such as live traffic in the navigation system and DVD audio, but over the intervening years that technology became run-of-the-mill. Now Acura is back with a whole new tech package in the 2009 Acura...
- Product reviews 2008-12-08
- HP Edgeline Technology Slashes Cost-Per-Page at Leading Saudi Bank
- Saudi Hollandi Bank SHB, formerly the Netherlands Trading Society, is the oldest bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Hollandi Bank wanted a fast and reliable colour print solution with duplex capability to drive down the cost-per-page and eliminate its dependency on commercial printers. Saudi Hollandi Bank deployed seven...
- Case studies 2008-12-01
- Epson Artisan 800
- The Epson Artisan 800 printer is a multifunctional printer that can also copy, scan, and fax documents. The $299 device is faster than other inkjet printers, and we like the large LCD screen and the built-in CD drive, but it's severely marred by buggy software and flimsy components. We spent...
- Product reviews 2008-11-06
- Why MFPs Matter to IT, Part I: Validating the Technology
- This first white paper in Xerox's "Why MFPs Matter to IT" series can help IT managers choose multifunction devices that fit the requirements of workgroups in the enterprise. As the need for scanning, color output, content management, asset management and other issues continue to drive IT decisions, MFPs can...
- White papers 2008-08-01
- 2009 Acura TSX
- Photo gallery:2009 Acura TSXBecause of its solid and comfortable everyday driver demeanor, buyers of the new 2009 Acura TSX will probably opt for the five-speed automatic transmission, for ease of driving in traffic and urban settings. And that's unfortunate, because to appreciate Honda's capability to build truly efficient engines that...
- Product reviews 2008-07-03
- 2008 Infiniti M45X
- Photo gallery:2008 Infiniti M45xWhen you think big, comfortable sedans with cutting-edge tech, you look for a price range around $80,000 to $100,000 and think models such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7-series, and Lexus LS. But then here comes the 2008 Infiniti M45x with all the tech those other cars...
- Product reviews 2008-06-26
- 2008 Toyota 4Runner Urban Runner Package
- Photo gallery:2008 Toyota 4RunnerToyota techs up the 2008 Toyota 4Runner with an available Urban Runner Package, an experiment in integrating a portable navigation device into the car's dashboard. The navigation device is a TomTom, branded as a TomTom Toyota, and it does much more than simple navigation, potentially catapulting the...
- Product reviews 2008-06-05
- HP Photosmart C8180 All-in-One
- At $400, the Photosmart C8180 sits in Hewlett-Packard's lineup as one of its most expensive All-in-One AIO players. This printer, scanner, and copier has a suite of features for the amateur photo enthusiast that includes a touch-screen display, built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity, a slide scanner, and a dual paper feed...
- Product reviews 2008-06-04
- Kodak ESP 3
- Kodak's ESP 3 is an entry-level all-in-one AIO inkjet printer, copier, and scanner. Kodak keeps the cost low at $130, which makes this one of the cheapest multifunctional printers, but the output quality just isn't up to par with that of the other inkjet printers currently available in the same...
- Product reviews 2008-05-08
Neighboring Terms
Premier Vendor Content Whitepapers, webcasts & resources from our Power Center Sponsors
- New Online Dashboard for IT Leaders
-
Read about top issues IT decision-makers face every day, plus get cost-effective solutions to real-life IT problems.
- Learn more >>
- Learn more about tools to grow your business
-
The Business Essentials Guide provides you useful tools and templates to help grow your business and save you time with automated shipping solutions.
- Save time with the UPS Business Essentials Guide
- The more you simplify, the more you save
-
When you transition from your existing Red Hat environment to SUSE Linux Enterprise from Novell, you can recognize dramatic cost savings, perhaps as much 50%
- Learn more >>
- The best support in the Linux business
-
If Linux is going to power your mission-critical applications, you'd better have the best support known to business. Novell was rated the top provider of Linux technical support.
- Learn more >>
SmartPlanet
- Thought-provoking progressive ideas on diverse topics that intersect with technology, business, and life, and matter to the world at large. Visit SmartPlanet
- More from IBM
-
- How to Drive Better Business Outcomes with Exceptional Web Experiences Download the eBook
- Driving Business Agility through SOA Connectivity & Integration Read the White Paper from IBM
- Linking Decisions and Information for Organizational Performance Read the Tom Davenport study
