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Compaq 168590-001 IDE CD-R/RW Internal Drive Gray Bezel
- CD-R/RW (Recordable/ReWritable) optical drive
- IDE (ATAPI) interface
- Internal drive
- Gray bezel
- Compatible with Compaq systems
- Supports CD burning and playback
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Key specifications
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- 168590-001
- Title
- Compaq 168590-001 IDE CD-R/RW Internal Drive Gray Bezel
- Drive Type
- CD-R/RW Optical Drive
- Interface
- IDE (ATAPI)
- Form Factor
- Internal
- Bezel Color
- Gray
Product details
This is a Compaq 168590-001 internal IDE CD-R/RW drive. It features a gray bezel and is designed for installation in desktop computer systems.
Technical Information
| SKU | 168590-001 |
| Title | Compaq 168590-001 IDE CD-R/RW Internal Drive Gray Bezel |
| Drive Type | CD-R/RW Optical Drive |
| Interface | IDE (ATAPI) |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Internal |
| Bezel Color | Gray |
| Manufacturer | Compaq |
Description
The Compaq 168590-001 is an internal CD-R/RW optical drive designed for use in Compaq desktop computers. This drive allows users to record data onto CD-R (Recordable) discs and both record and erase data on CD-RW (ReWritable) discs. It utilizes the IDE (ATAPI) interface, a common standard for optical drives during the period when this drive was manufactured, connecting directly to the computer's motherboard. The drive comes with a gray bezel, designed to match the aesthetic of many Compaq desktop PC cases from that era. Its internal form factor means it is installed within the computer's chassis, typically in a 5.25-inch drive bay. This allows for the creation of custom CDs, backup of important files, installation of software, and playback of audio or data CDs. As a CD-R/RW drive, it provided users with the flexibility to create their own CDs for music, data storage, or software distribution, as well as the ability to reuse CD-RW media. This model is representative of the optical drive technology prevalent in personal computers before the widespread adoption of DVD and Blu-ray drives, and later the decline of optical media in favor of flash storage and cloud solutions.
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