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661-4604 - Apple 8X DVD Rewriter Optical Drive for MacBook Pro 15
- 8x DVD-R write speed
- Reads and writes CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R
- IDE (PATA) interface for internal connection
- Designed for MacBook Pro 15-inch models
- Tray-loading mechanism
- Supports dual-layer DVD-R recording (4x)
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Product Overview
The Apple 661-4604 is an 8X DVD Rewriter Optical Drive specifically designed for the MacBook Pro 15-inch model. This drive allows users to read and write to DVD-R and CD-RW media.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | 8X DVD Rewriter Optical Drive |
| Interface | IDE (PATA) |
| DVD-R Write Speed | 8x |
| DVD+R Write Speed | N/A (or limited support) |
Additional Specifications
| CD-RW Write Speed | 24x |
| Form Factor | Internal Laptop Drive |
| Compatibility | MacBook Pro 15-inch |
Product Description
The Apple 661-4604 is an internal optical drive engineered for the 15-inch MacBook Pro, focusing on DVD rewriting capabilities. With an 8x write speed for DVD-R media, it provided a reasonably fast method for users to burn data, create backups, or author video DVDs. The drive also supported CD rewriting at speeds up to 24x, ensuring versatility for various optical media tasks. Its compatibility was specifically targeted at MacBook Pro models that utilized the IDE (PATA) interface. This drive's primary function was to enable users to write to DVD-R and CD-RW discs. While it might have had read support for other DVD formats, its writing capabilities were centered on DVD-R and CD-RW. The inclusion of dual-layer DVD-R recording at 4x speed was a notable feature, allowing for larger data capacities on a single disc, which was beneficial for archiving or distributing larger files. The tray-loading mechanism is standard for slimline laptop optical drives. As an integral part of the MacBook Pro's multimedia and data management toolkit, the 661-4604 allowed users to engage with the optical disc ecosystem of its time. Whether for professional use requiring data archiving or personal use for media creation, this drive offered essential functionality within the portable computing environment.
