XM-1902B - Toshiba 24X IDE Internal CD-ROM Drive for Armada

SKU XM-1902B

Brand Toshiba

24x read speed for CD-ROM media
IDE interface for internal laptop integration
Specifically designed for Compaq Armada series laptops
Tray-loading mechanism
Requires a compatible laptop drive bay and connector
Enables access to software, music, and data on CDs

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: CD-ROM Drive
Interface: IDE (ATAPI)
Read Speed: 24x
Form Factor: Internal Laptop Drive
Loading Mechanism: Tray
Compatibility: Compaq Armada Series

Product details

The Toshiba 24X IDE Internal CD-ROM Drive (XM-1902B) is specifically designed for Compaq Armada laptops. It provides a reliable solution for reading CD-ROM media within the portable computing environment of its time.

Technical Information

Drive Type	CD-ROM Drive
Interface	IDE (ATAPI)
Read Speed	24x

Additional Specifications

Form Factor	Internal Laptop Drive
Loading Mechanism	Tray
Compatibility	Compaq Armada Series

Description

The Toshiba XM-1902B is an internal CD-ROM drive engineered to meet the specific requirements of Compaq Armada laptops. Featuring a 24x read speed, it offered a competent performance for accessing content from CD-ROMs, which were the standard for software installation, media playback, and data transfer during its operational period. The drive utilizes an IDE (ATAPI) interface, a common standard for optical drives that ensured broad compatibility within the laptop's internal architecture. This drive is a tray-loading unit, a design that was typical for internal CD-ROM drives, providing a convenient way to insert and eject optical discs. Its integration into the Compaq Armada series signifies a focus on providing essential optical media access for mobile professionals who relied on their laptops for a wide range of computing tasks. The specific design considerations for a laptop drive include form factor, power consumption, and connection type, all of which are addressed by the XM-1902B for its intended platform. As an integral component for the Compaq Armada, the XM-1902B allowed users to leverage the vast library of software and data available on CD-ROMs without needing external peripherals. This internal solution maintained the sleek profile of the laptop while delivering the functionality of optical media reading. Its presence in a technical catalog underscores the importance of specialized components for specific mobile computing lines.

Condition: Refurbished