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M2505 - Dell 4G 48X IDE CD-RW/DVD ROM Drive
- Reads DVD-ROM discs
- Rewrites CD-RW discs
- Supports CD-R writing
- 48x CD read speed
- IDE/ATAPI interface
- Tray loading mechanism
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
- Interface
- IDE/ATAPI
- Read Speed (DVD)
- N/A (DVD-ROM read only)
- Read Speed (CD)
- 48x
- Write Speed (CD-RW)
- N/A (CD-RW rewrite only)
- Write Speed (CD-R)
- N/A (CD-R write only)
Product details
The Dell M2505 is an IDE CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive with a 48x CD read speed. It allows users to read DVDs and rewrite CDs, making it suitable for data backup and media playback.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo |
| Interface | IDE/ATAPI |
| Read Speed (DVD) | N/A (DVD-ROM read only) |
| Read Speed (CD) | 48x |
Additional Specifications
| Write Speed (CD-RW) | N/A (CD-RW rewrite only) |
| Write Speed (CD-R) | N/A (CD-R write only) |
| Loading Mechanism | Tray |
Description
The Dell M2505, identified by SKU M2505, is an optical drive that combines the functionality of a CD-RW drive with a DVD-ROM reader. This allows users to read content from DVD-ROM discs, such as movies or software installations, while also providing the capability to burn and rewrite data onto CD-RW media. The drive supports writing to CD-R discs as well, offering a comprehensive solution for optical media tasks that do not require DVD writing capabilities. Featuring an IDE/ATAPI interface, the M2505 ensures compatibility with a wide range of desktop computer systems that utilize this standard connection. The drive boasts a 48x maximum read speed for CD media, ensuring efficient data retrieval from CDs. While specific write speeds for CD-RW and CD-R are not explicitly detailed in the title, CD-RW drives typically offer rewrite speeds and CD-R drives offer write speeds suitable for general use. This combo drive is a practical choice for users who need to manage optical media for data archiving, software installation, or media playback, particularly when DVD writing is not a requirement. The Dell M2505 provides a reliable way to interact with both CD and DVD-ROM formats using a single drive.
Condition: Refurbished
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