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Gateway 5508945R 16x IDE Dual Layer DVD-RW 5.25-Inch Optical Drive
- 16x DVD-R write speed
- 8x DVD+R write speed
- 6x DVD-RW rewrite speed
- 8x DVD+RW rewrite speed
- 16x DVD-ROM read speed
- 48x CD-R write speed
- 24x CD-RW rewrite speed
- IDE (PATA) interface
- Supports Dual Layer (DVD+R DL) recording
- 5.25-inch form factor
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Product Overview
The Gateway 5508945R is a 5.25-inch internal optical drive capable of reading and writing to DVD media, including dual-layer discs. It features an IDE interface and supports DVD-RW and CD-RW formats, offering versatility for data storage and media creation.
Technical Information
| Product Type | DVD-RW Drive |
| Interface | IDE (PATA) |
| Form Factor | 5.25-Inch Internal |
| Write Speed (DVD-R) | 16x |
| Write Speed (DVD+R) | 8x |
Additional Specifications
| Write Speed (DVD+R DL) | 4x |
| Read Speed (DVD-ROM) | 16x |
| Write Speed (CD-R) | 48x |
| Rewrite Speed (CD-RW) | 24x |
| Supported Media | DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM |
Product Description
The Gateway 5508945R is a versatile internal optical drive that provides both reading and writing capabilities for a wide range of CD and DVD formats. Utilizing the IDE (PATA) interface, it connects to older desktop computer systems. This drive supports DVD-RW and DVD+RW formats for rewritable discs, as well as DVD-R and DVD+R for recordable discs, including dual-layer DVD+R DL media, which allows for higher storage capacity on a single disc. With a maximum DVD-R write speed of 16x and DVD+R DL write speed of 4x, users can efficiently burn data and create video DVDs. The drive also offers robust CD burning capabilities, with a 48x write speed for CD-R and a 24x rewrite speed for CD-RW discs. Its 16x DVD-ROM read speed ensures quick access to content from pre-recorded DVDs. Designed for a standard 5.25-inch drive bay, this internal drive is a practical solution for users who need to create or access optical media. It's an ideal component for building or upgrading older PCs, providing essential functionality for software installation, media playback, and data archiving via optical discs.
