HP EW538AV CD/DVD Combo Drive Combo Drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM

SKU EW538AV

Brand HP

Reads DVD-ROM at 8x speed
Reads CD-ROM at 32x speed
Writes CD-R at 24x speed
Rewrites CD-RW at 16x speed
Supports CD-Text
IDE (ATAPI) interface
Designed for HP desktop computers

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: Internal CD/DVD Combo Drive
Interface: IDE (ATAPI)
Max DVD Read Speed: 8x
Max CD Read Speed: 32x
Max CD Write Speed: 24x
Max CD Rewrite Speed: 16x

Product details

The HP EW538AV is an internal CD/DVD combo drive that reads DVDs and CDs, and can burn CDs. It provides essential optical media functionality for HP systems.

Technical Information

Drive Type	Internal CD/DVD Combo Drive
Interface	IDE (ATAPI)
Max DVD Read Speed	8x
Max CD Read Speed	32x

Additional Specifications

Max CD Write Speed	24x
Max CD Rewrite Speed	16x
Supported Media	DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW

Description

The HP EW538AV is an internal optical drive designed to provide essential CD and DVD functionality for compatible HP desktop computers. This combo drive is capable of reading DVD-ROM discs at a speed of 8x, allowing users to access content from DVDs such as movies or software installations. For CD media, it offers a read speed of 32x, ensuring efficient access to audio CDs, data CDs, and other CD-based formats. In addition to its reading capabilities, the EW538AV features CD burning functionality. It can write to CD-R discs at a maximum speed of 24x and rewrite to CD-RW discs at 16x. This allows users to create their own music CDs, back up important files onto CDs, or create bootable discs. The drive also supports CD-Text, which enables the display of track and artist information on compatible CD players. Utilizing the standard IDE (ATAPI) interface, this drive ensures broad compatibility with older and many current desktop systems. Its integration into HP systems is typically seamless, providing a reliable solution for users who need to play DVDs or burn CDs. The HP EW538AV serves as a functional optical media solution for everyday tasks.

Condition: Refurbished