661-4095 - Apple IDE CD/DVD-RW Double-Layer PATA Super Drive for MacBook Pro 15

SKU 661-4095

Brand Apple

Reads and writes CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Supports double-layer DVD recording (DVD+R DL)
IDE (PATA) interface for internal connection
SuperDrive designation indicates comprehensive optical media support
Tray-loading mechanism
Suitable for data backup, software installation, and media creation

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: CD/DVD-RW Super Drive
Interface: IDE (PATA)
Read Speeds: CD: 24x, DVD: 8x
Write Speeds: CD-R: 24x, CD-RW: 16x, DVD-R: 8x, DVD-RW: 6x, DVD+R: 8x, DVD+RW: 8x, DVD+R DL: 4x
Form Factor: Internal Laptop Drive
Features: Double-Layer Support

Product details

The Apple 661-4095 is an IDE CD/DVD-RW Double-Layer PATA Super Drive. This versatile optical drive is designed to read and write to a wide range of CD and DVD formats, including double-layer discs.

Technical Information

Drive Type	CD/DVD-RW Super Drive
Interface	IDE (PATA)
Read Speeds	CD: 24x, DVD: 8x

Additional Specifications

Write Speeds	CD-R: 24x, CD-RW: 16x, DVD-R: 8x, DVD-RW: 6x, DVD+R: 8x, DVD+RW: 8x, DVD+R DL: 4x
Form Factor	Internal Laptop Drive
Features	Double-Layer Support

Description

The Apple 661-4095 is a comprehensive optical drive solution, identified as an IDE CD/DVD-RW Double-Layer PATA Super Drive. This drive offers extensive functionality for users needing to interact with optical media, supporting a broad spectrum of formats including CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW. The 'SuperDrive' designation highlights its capability to handle various types of optical discs and writing technologies. A key feature of this drive is its support for double-layer DVD recording (specifically DVD+R DL), which allows for significantly larger storage capacities compared to single-layer discs. This capability is invaluable for tasks such as archiving large datasets, creating high-definition video DVDs, or distributing extensive software packages. The drive utilizes the IDE (PATA) interface, a common standard for internal optical drives during its production period, ensuring compatibility with many computer systems. Designed for internal installation, typically in laptops or compact desktops, the 661-4095 provides a convenient and integrated solution for optical media tasks. Its tray-loading mechanism is standard for such drives. This drive served as a crucial component for users who relied on optical discs for software installation, data backup, media playback, and content creation, offering a versatile and capable optical storage solution.

Condition: Refurbished