HP EW359AV 48x/16x CD/DVD Combo Drive Combo Drive

SKU EW359AV

Brand HP

Reads CDs and DVDs.
Writes to CDs at up to 48x speed.
Rewrites to CDs at up to 16x speed.
Combo drive functionality for reading multiple formats.
IDE (PATA) interface for compatibility with older systems.
Internal drive bay installation.
Suitable for accessing software, music, and data on optical discs.
Basic optical drive for legacy systems.

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: CD/DVD Combo Drive
Max. CD Write Speed: 48x
Max. CD Rewrite Speed: 16x
Interface: IDE (PATA)
Supported Media: CD-R/RW, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM

Product details

The HP EW359AV is a CD/DVD combo drive capable of reading CDs and DVDs, and writing to CDs. It offers a versatile solution for optical media access in older systems.

Technical Information

Drive Type	CD/DVD Combo Drive
Max. CD Write Speed	48x
Max. CD Rewrite Speed	16x

Additional Specifications

Interface	IDE (PATA)
Supported Media	CD-R/RW, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM

Description

The HP EW359AV is an internal CD/DVD combo drive designed primarily for reading optical media. This drive is capable of reading both CD and DVD formats, making it a versatile component for accessing software, music, movies, and data stored on optical discs. While it can read DVDs, its writing capabilities are limited to CD media. It supports writing to CD-R discs at a maximum speed of 48x and rewriting to CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed. This drive utilizes an IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), interface. This interface was standard on older computer motherboards before the widespread adoption of SATA. Therefore, the EW359AV is best suited for installation in older desktop computers that feature an IDE connector. Its inclusion of both CD and DVD reading capabilities makes it a functional choice for systems that need to access a variety of optical media formats. As a combo drive, the HP EW359AV provides a cost-effective solution for users who need basic optical media access without requiring the ability to burn DVDs. It serves as a reliable component for retrieving data from CDs or DVDs, installing software from discs, or playing audio CDs. Its primary use case is in legacy systems where advanced optical drive features are not necessary, but the ability to read common optical formats is still required.

Condition: Refurbished