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03H788 - Dell 8X/4X/24X CD-RW Drive for Inspiron
- Drive Type: CD-RW / CD-ROM
- Read Speed: 24X (CD-ROM)
- Write Speed: 8X (CD-RW)
- Rewrite Speed: 4X (CD-RW)
- Interface: IDE/ATAPI (assumed for this era)
- Designed for Dell Inspiron series
- Allows for data backup and software distribution on CDs
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Key specifications
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- 03H788
- Drive Type
- CD-RW / CD-ROM
- CD-ROM Read Speed
- 24X
- CD-RW Write Speed
- 8X
- CD-RW Rewrite Speed
- 4X
- Compatibility
- Dell Inspiron
Product details
This Dell 03H788 is an 8X/4X/24X CD-RW Drive designed for Dell Inspiron systems. It offers CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) functionality for burning discs and CD-ROM capabilities for reading data.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 03H788 |
| Drive Type | CD-RW / CD-ROM |
| CD-ROM Read Speed | 24X |
Additional Specifications
| CD-RW Write Speed | 8X |
| CD-RW Rewrite Speed | 4X |
| Compatibility | Dell Inspiron |
Description
The Dell 03H788 is an optical drive that combines CD-ROM reading capabilities with CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) functionality. This allows users to read data from standard CD-ROMs at speeds up to 24X, and to write data to and rewrite data from CD-RW discs at speeds of 8X and 4X, respectively. This versatility made it a popular choice for users needing to back up data, create custom music CDs, or distribute software on optical media. Specifically designed for integration into Dell Inspiron personal computers, this drive typically utilized an IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) or ATAPI (Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface) connection, which was standard for optical drives during its production era. Its form factor would be a standard 5.25-inch bay, common in desktop computer chassis. The drive provided a means for users to interact with optical media for both consumption and creation of content. While optical drives are less common in modern computing, the 03H788 served an important role in its time, enabling users to manage and transfer data using the prevalent CD format. Its ability to both read and write to CDs offered a flexible solution for data storage and sharing before the widespread adoption of USB flash drives and cloud storage.
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