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GX800 - Dell 8X IDE DVD+/ -RW Drive for Inspiron1520 1521 1720 1721
- 8X DVD+/-RW write speed
- Reads DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW
- Writes DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW
- Reads CD-R, CD-RW
- Writes CD-R, CD-RW
- IDE interface
- Internal drive
- Compatible with Dell Inspiron 1520, 1521, 1720, 1721
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- DVD+/-RW
- Write Speed (DVD)
- 8X
- Interface
- IDE
- Compatibility
- Dell Inspiron 1520, 1521, 1720, 1721
- Part Number
- GX800
Product details
This Dell GX800 is an 8X IDE DVD+/-RW drive designed for specific Inspiron laptop models (1520, 1521, 1720, 1721). It offers the ability to read and write to both DVD and CD media.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | DVD+/-RW |
| Write Speed (DVD) | 8X |
| Interface | IDE |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | Dell Inspiron 1520, 1521, 1720, 1721 |
| Part Number | GX800 |
Description
The Dell GX800 is an internal IDE DVD+/-RW drive specifically designed to be compatible with a range of Dell Inspiron laptop models, including the 1520, 1521, 1720, and 1721. This drive offers robust functionality for both reading and writing to a variety of DVD and CD formats. With an 8X DVD write speed, it allows for efficient burning of data, movies, or software onto DVD-R and DVD+R discs, as well as rewriting capabilities for DVD-RW and DVD+RW media. In addition to its DVD capabilities, the GX800 also supports reading and writing to CD-R and CD-RW discs, making it a versatile optical solution for all common media tasks. The IDE interface ensures compatibility with the internal connections of the specified Inspiron laptops. This drive is essential for users who need to install software, back up files, or enjoy multimedia content from optical discs on these particular Dell models. As an internal component, the GX800 fits into the standard optical drive bay of the compatible laptops. Its inclusion provides users with the ability to manage optical media, which remains a relevant format for software distribution and data archiving. This drive is a direct replacement or upgrade for the original optical drive in the listed Inspiron series.
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