Sony AD-5590A SONY AD-5590A NEC OPTIARC IDE LAPTOP DVD-RW DRIVE

SKU AD-5590A

Brand Sony

Slimline form factor for laptops
IDE (PATA) interface
DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM support
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM read capabilities
Suitable for data backup and software installation on laptops
Commonly found in older notebook models

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: DVD-RW
Interface: IDE (PATA)
Form Factor: Slimline Laptop
Max DVD Write Speed: 8x (DVD-R)
Max DVD Read Speed: 8x
Max CD Write Speed: 24x (CD-R)

Product details

The Sony AD-5590A, also identified as a NEC Optiarc drive, is a laptop DVD-RW drive with an IDE interface. This slimline drive is designed for integration into portable computers, enabling users to read and write to DVD and CD media.

Technical Information

Drive Type	DVD-RW
Interface	IDE (PATA)
Form Factor	Slimline Laptop
Max DVD Write Speed	8x (DVD-R)

Additional Specifications

Max DVD Read Speed	8x
Max CD Write Speed	24x (CD-R)
Max CD Read Speed	24x

Description

The Sony AD-5590A is a versatile internal optical drive specifically designed for use in laptop computers. Its slimline profile allows it to fit into the compact drive bays typically found in portable devices, replacing or augmenting existing optical drive functionality. The drive supports a wide range of optical media formats, including DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM, offering users the flexibility to create and manage rewritable DVD discs. Connectivity is established via an IDE (PATA) interface, which was a common standard for optical drives in laptops and desktops during its era. This ensures compatibility with a broad spectrum of older laptop motherboards. Beyond its writing capabilities, the AD-5590A can read from DVD-ROM discs and various CD formats such as CD-R and CD-RW, making it a comprehensive solution for multimedia playback and data access. With a maximum DVD write speed of 8x for DVD-R media and 24x for CD-R media, this drive provides efficient performance for burning discs. It is an ideal component for users looking to upgrade or replace the optical drive in their notebook, enabling tasks such as software installation, data backup, movie playback, and creating custom music CDs. The NEC Optiarc branding indicates a collaboration or manufacturing origin, highlighting the drive's lineage within the optical storage industry.

Condition: Refurbished