UC823 - Dell 8x IDE Internal DVD-RW Drive for In Spiron

SKU UC823

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Write Speed: 8X DVD-R
Read Speed: 8X DVD-ROM
Designed for Dell Inspiron Laptops

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: DVD-RW
Interface: IDE (PATA)
Form Factor: Internal Laptop Drive
Max Write Speed: 8x (DVD-R)
Max Rewrite Speed: 4x (DVD-RW)
Max Read Speed: 8x (DVD-ROM)

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Product details

The UC823 is a Dell 8x IDE internal DVD-RW drive designed for Inspiron laptops. It allows users to read and write to DVD and CD media, supporting various formats for data storage and media playback.

Specifications

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

Max Rewrite Speed: 4x (DVD-RW)
Max Read Speed: 8x (DVD-ROM)
Supported Media: DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM

Description

The UC823 is an internal DVD-RW drive specifically manufactured for Dell Inspiron series laptops. It utilizes the older IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), interface, which was common in laptops of its era. This drive provides the functionality to read from and write to DVD and CD media, supporting formats such as DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-R, and CD-RW. With an 8X write speed for DVD-R and a 4X rewrite speed for DVD-RW, the drive offers moderate performance for burning discs. The 8X read speed for DVD-ROM allows for efficient playback of movie DVDs and reading of data discs. Its internal form factor is designed to fit within the chassis of compatible Dell Inspiron laptops. This drive is suitable for users who need to replace a faulty optical drive in their Dell Inspiron laptop or add optical media capabilities. It serves purposes such as installing software from discs, backing up data to DVDs, or watching DVD movies on the go.

Condition: Refurbished