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HP EW538AV CD/DVD Combo Drive Combo Drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM
- 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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Product Overview
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 |
Product 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.
