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661-3605 - Apple 24x CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo Drive for iMac G5 17
- Drive Type: CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo
- Read Speeds: DVD-ROM up to 8x, CD-ROM up to 24x
- Write Speeds: CD-RW up to 10x, CD-R up to 24x
- Compatibility: iMac G5 17-inch
- Interface: Internal SATA (typical for iMac G5)
- Allows data backup to CDs
- Enables playback of DVDs and audio CDs
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Key specifications
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- CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo
- Max Read Speed (DVD-ROM)
- 8x
- Max Read Speed (CD-ROM)
- 24x
- Max Write Speed (CD-RW)
- 10x
- Max Write Speed (CD-R)
- 24x
- Compatibility
- iMac G5 17-inch
Product details
The Apple 24x CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo Drive (part of 661-3605) is an optical drive designed for the 17-inch iMac G5. It allows users to read DVDs and CDs, and write to CD-RW media.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo |
| Max Read Speed (DVD-ROM) | 8x |
| Max Read Speed (CD-ROM) | 24x |
| Max Write Speed (CD-RW) | 10x |
Additional Specifications
| Max Write Speed (CD-R) | 24x |
| Compatibility | iMac G5 17-inch |
| Part Number | 661-3605 |
Description
This Apple 24x CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo Drive, identified by the part number 661-3605, is an internal optical drive specifically designed for the 17-inch iMac G5 model. It serves a dual purpose: reading data from DVD-ROM discs at speeds up to 8x and audio CDs or data CDs at speeds up to 24x, while also offering the functionality to write data to CD-RW media at speeds up to 10x and burn CD-R discs at speeds up to 24x. The drive's combo nature means it can handle both DVD reading and CD writing/reading tasks, providing a versatile solution for users who need to access optical media. This was particularly important during the era of the iMac G5 for tasks such as installing software from discs, backing up important files onto CDs, or watching DVDs. As an internal component for the iMac G5, it integrates seamlessly into the computer's chassis. While it cannot write to DVD media, its ability to read DVDs and write to CDs makes it a functional unit for maintaining compatibility with older media formats and performing essential optical disc operations within the specified iMac model.
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