Multimedia-ready drives are capable of running full-screen, full-color, full-motion video without dropping frames. Multimedia-ready drives are used in different applications and platforms than professional A/V-ready drives. Multimedia-ready drives are typically not customized through firmware as with professional A/V-ready drives. Also, multimedia-ready drives can provide near-broadcast-quality play-back of video, business presentations and entertainment. Professional A/V drives are capable of broadcast-quality video and are used for professional recording, editing and video-on-demand. Also, multimedia-ready drives are often used on a low- to moderate-cost desktop PC with a video card, sound card and speakers, while professional A/V drives are integrated with RISC workstations, A/V servers, etc.