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Dell F0836 2X DVD-RW Drive
- Internal DVD-RW Drive
- Write Speed (DVD+/-R): 2X
- Rewrite Speed (DVD+/-RW): 2X
- Read Speed (DVD-ROM): 8X
- Write Speed (CD-R): 16X
- Rewrite Speed (CD-RW): 8X
- Read Speed (CD-ROM): 32X
- Interface: IDE/PATA (assumed)
- Dell Part Number: F0836
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Product Overview
The Dell F0836 is an internal 2X DVD-Rewritable (DVD-RW) drive, designed for writing and rewriting DVD media at a speed of 2X. It also supports CD burning and reading functionalities.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | DVD-RW |
| Write Speed (DVD+/-R) | 2X |
| Rewrite Speed (DVD+/-RW) | 2X |
| Read Speed (DVD-ROM) | 8X |
| Write Speed (CD-R) | 16X |
Additional Specifications
| Rewrite Speed (CD-RW) | 8X |
| Read Speed (CD-ROM) | 32X |
| Interface | IDE/PATA (typical) |
| Dell Part Number | F0836 |
Product Description
The Dell F0836 is an internal DVD-Rewritable (DVD-RW) drive that offers a specific write speed profile, particularly for DVD media. This drive is designed to write to DVD+/-R discs at 2X speed and rewrite to DVD+/-RW discs also at 2X speed. While these speeds are lower than many later DVD drives, they were common in earlier generations of DVD-RW technology, often prioritizing compatibility and stability over raw speed. In addition to its DVD-RW capabilities, the Dell F0836 also supports CD burning functions. It can write to CD-R discs at speeds up to 16X and rewrite to CD-RW discs at speeds up to 8X. For reading optical media, it can access DVD-ROMs at 8X speed and CD-ROMs at up to 32X speed. This makes it a functional optical drive for users who need to create DVDs, burn CDs, or read from both formats. This drive is expected to utilize an IDE (PATA) interface for connection to the computer's motherboard, a standard interface for optical drives during its likely production period. Installation involves connecting the appropriate data and power cables. The Dell F0836 provides essential optical drive functionality for systems that require DVD and CD burning and reading capabilities, particularly for users who may need to work with media created at these specific write speeds.


