CD-ROM

Compact Disc-Read Only Memory

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The Compact Disc Read-Only Memory permanently stores digital data and has a capacity of between 650 MB and 700 MB. Almost all modern computers have a CD-ROM drive that can be used to read the data.

Name Compact Disc-Read Only Memory
Abbreviation CD-ROM
Year invented 1979
Inventor Philips + Sony
Size 120 mm × 1.2 mm
Storage capacity 700 MB