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05C573 - Dell Inspiron 2100 8X CD-RW and CD-ROM Unit
- 8X CD-RW write speed
- 24X CD-ROM read speed
- IDE interface
- Tray loading mechanism
- Designed for Dell Inspiron 2100 systems
- Supports CD-R and CD-RW media
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- CD-RW/CD-ROM Combo
- Interface
- IDE
- Write Speed
- 8X
- Read Speed
- 24X
- Form Factor
- Internal
Product details
This is a Dell Inspiron 2100 optical drive unit, featuring both CD-RW and CD-ROM capabilities. It allows for reading standard CDs and writing data to CD-R and CD-RW media.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | CD-RW/CD-ROM Combo |
| Interface | IDE |
| Write Speed | 8X |
Additional Specifications
| Read Speed | 24X |
| Form Factor | Internal |
Description
The Dell 05C573 is an integrated optical drive solution designed to provide both read and write functionality for CD media within Dell Inspiron 2100 laptops. It combines the capabilities of a CD-ROM drive for reading data from audio CDs, software discs, and other CD formats, with the functionality of a CD-RW drive, enabling users to burn their own CDs, rewrite data onto CD-RW discs, and create backups. This drive utilizes an IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface, a common standard for optical drives in the era of its release, ensuring compatibility with the motherboard's data and power connectors. The tray-loading mechanism is standard for internal laptop drives, providing a convenient way to insert and eject discs. Its specific performance metrics, such as 8X write speed for CD-RW and 24X read speed for CD-ROM, indicate its capabilities for data transfer and media playback. Primarily intended as a replacement or upgrade component for the Dell Inspiron 2100 series, the 05C573 ensures that users can continue to utilize optical media for software installation, data archiving, and multimedia consumption. Its inclusion of both CD-ROM and CD-RW functions makes it a versatile component for users who still rely on optical storage and playback.
Condition: Refurbished
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