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Teac CD-W512E IDE CD-Writer Plus Optical Drive
- Drive Type: CD-Writer (CD-R)
- Interface: IDE/ATAPI
- Write Speed: 12x (CD-R)
- Read Speed: (Typically 32x or 40x for CD-ROM)
- Form Factor: 5.25-inch internal bay
- Manufacturer: Teac
- Enables burning CDs
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Product Overview
The Teac CD-W512E is an internal IDE CD-Writer Plus optical drive. It offers CD-R writing capabilities at 12x speed and CD-ROM reading.
Technical Information
| Brand | Teac |
| Model | CD-W512E |
| Drive Type | CD-Writer / CD-ROM |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | IDE/ATAPI |
| Write Speed | 12x (CD-R) |
| Form Factor | Internal |
Product Description
The Teac CD-W512E is an internal optical drive that combines CD-ROM reading functionality with CD-R writing capabilities. This drive allows users to create their own CDs, such as burning music compilations, backing up data, or creating software discs, at a maximum speed of 12x for CD-R media. It utilizes the IDE/ATAPI interface, which was standard for optical drives in many computers of its time, connecting directly to the motherboard. The drive is designed for installation in a standard 5.25-inch internal drive bay found in desktop computer cases. As a 'CD-Writer Plus' drive, it signifies its ability to write to CD-R (recordable) discs. While it doesn't support CD-RW (rewritable) media, it provides a cost-effective way to produce permanent CD copies. The Teac CD-W512E was a popular choice for users looking to add optical burning capabilities to their systems.
