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Apple 678-0532C iMac 1200 DVD-R/RW Optical Drive
- Product Type: Optical Drive
- Form Factor: Slimline
- Interface: SATA
- Disc Types: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM
- Read Speed: Up to 8x DVD, 24x CD
- Write Speed: Up to 8x DVD-R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R, 6x DVD+RW
- Supported Formats: DVD-R/RW/+R/+RW, CD-R/RW
- Compatibility: Designed for Apple iMac models
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- DVD-R/RW Optical Drive
- Form Factor
- Slimline
- Interface
- SATA
- Max Read Speed (DVD)
- 8x
- Max Read Speed (CD)
- 24x
- Max Write Speed (DVD-R)
- 8x
Product details
The Apple 678-0532C is a slimline DVD-R/RW optical drive designed for use in Apple iMac computers. It supports reading and writing to various DVD and CD formats.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | DVD-R/RW Optical Drive |
| Form Factor | Slimline |
| Interface | SATA |
| Max Read Speed (DVD) | 8x |
| Max Read Speed (CD) | 24x |
Additional Specifications
| Max Write Speed (DVD-R) | 8x |
| Max Write Speed (CD-R) | 24x |
| Brand | Apple |
| Part Number | 678-0532C |
Description
The Apple 678-0532C is a slimline SuperDrive optical drive specifically manufactured for integration into Apple iMac computers. This drive allows users to read from and write to a variety of DVD and CD media formats, including DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and all standard CD formats (CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM). Its slim profile is essential for fitting into the compact designs of iMac all-in-one computers, where internal space is highly optimized. Equipped with a SATA interface, the drive ensures efficient data transfer between the optical media and the iMac's logic board. It supports common read speeds for DVDs (up to 8x) and CDs (up to 24x), and write speeds that are typical for DVD burners, such as 8x for DVD-R/+R and 6x for DVD-RW/+RW. This performance is adequate for tasks like installing software from discs, burning backup copies of data, watching DVDs, or creating music CDs. As an Apple-branded component, the 678-0532C is designed to meet Apple's specifications for compatibility and performance within their iMac product line. While optical drives are becoming less prevalent in modern computing, this component serves the needs of users who still rely on optical media for software, entertainment, or data archival. It represents a standard component for iMac models that included an optical drive during their production run.
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