If i buy a dvd burner does it also read dvd disks?

[Srgtb]

my computer recently stopped reading disks, if i buy a dvd burner will it read a disk on my computer so i can watch the movie, and download files from a dvd disk or somthing? or does it just burn dvd's and not read them?
what is a good dvd burner/reader so i can watch movies on my computer (like ones i bought) and burn them off itunes so i can store them if my comp crashes

 

[JohnB]

A DVD burner should be able to read and write DVD's AND CD's.

 

[scrubbag]

Yes, it should read, write/ burn.
Look on Newegg for burners and specs.

 

[Mike]

Yup, DVD burners do it all!

Reads/burns CDs and DVDs

 

[Martins2309]

Yes it will read DVDs and you can install games too but some games wont work with it ie. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.clear sky. I have both a reader and a writer just for that reason