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661-3857 - Apple 8X Dual-Layer Super Drive for MacBook Pro 15
- 8X DVD-R write speed
- Dual-layer DVD recording support
- Designed for MacBook Pro 15-inch models
- PATA interface for older MacBook Pro models
- Reads and writes CDs and DVDs
- Original Apple part for compatibility and performance
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- Super Drive
- Interface
- PATA
- Write Speed (DVD-R)
- 8X
- Compatibility
- MacBook Pro 15-inch
Product details
This is an Apple 8X Super Drive designed for the MacBook Pro 15-inch model. It supports dual-layer DVD recording, allowing for higher capacity discs.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | Super Drive |
| Interface | PATA |
Additional Specifications
| Write Speed (DVD-R) | 8X |
| Compatibility | MacBook Pro 15-inch |
Description
The Apple 8X Dual-Layer Super Drive, identified by SKU 661-3857, is an optical drive specifically engineered for integration into the 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops. Its primary function is to provide robust optical media capabilities, including the burning of dual-layer DVDs, which significantly increases storage capacity compared to single-layer discs. This drive utilizes a PATA (Parallel ATA) interface, a standard for optical drives in many MacBook Pro models of its era. This ensures seamless integration and reliable performance within the Apple ecosystem. The 8X write speed for DVD-R media allows for relatively quick disc burning, enhancing user productivity for tasks such as software installation, data backup, and media creation. Beyond its burning capabilities, the Super Drive also supports reading and writing to a variety of CD and DVD formats, making it a versatile tool for multimedia tasks and data management. As an official Apple part, it guarantees optimal compatibility and reliability with the intended MacBook Pro models, ensuring that users can depend on its performance for all their optical drive needs.
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