Does using a CD-Burner solely for reading CDs wear out the CD-RW's lens?

No, the lens does not wear out. Opting for a CD-ROM is a matter of personal preference and budget. However, given that the floppy is dead, investing in a CD-Burner is prudent. The volume of data being generated today does not fit into a floppy anyway. A blank CD costs the same as a blank floppy, gives you 700 times more storage, and is much more reliable. Plus, you can also create audio and video CDs.

 No, the lens does not wear out. Opting for a CD-ROM is a matter of personal preference and budget. However, given that the floppy is dead, investing in a CD-Burner is prudent. The volume of data being generated today does not fit into a floppy anyway. A blank CD costs the same as a blank floppy, gives you 700 times more storage, and is much more reliable. Plus, you can also create audio and video CDs.