Do I need to inquire about the brand and speed of the internal CD/ DVD drive?

Do I need to inquire about the brand and speed of the internal CD/ DVD drive?

Ali Nasri (Computer Specialist, Mac 911 Inc.) gives expert video advice on: Are refurbished computer systems a good idea?; Do I need to inquire about the brand and speed of the internal CD/ DVD drive?; Why are risks of gray market parts? and more...

If the brand of the internal CD/DVD drive is a name brand then generally it's not a problem. The faster the drive is, the less time it will take you to burn CDs or burn DVDs. Most computers now come with at least 8 speed or 16 speed DVD burners, and 52 speed CD burners; those are the items you want to look at on an internal CD or DVD drive to make sure that you're getting the fastest speed possible.