Apple 18x DL Super Drive SATA Model# GH41N DVD Rewriter w/Cage
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About this product
This is an internal desktop DVD rewriter, an Apple-branded 18x DL Super Drive with SATA interface. Manufactured by Hitachi-LG, model GH41N, it supports writing to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R Dual Layer, DVD+RW, and DVD-R Dual Layer formats. It can also read DVD Movies, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-RW. Designed for Mac compatibility, this silver 5.25-inch form factor drive is presented with a cage for installation.
Our take
If you're looking to add or replace an optical drive in an older Mac desktop, this Apple 18x DL Super Drive could be a practical choice. The 18x write speed for DVDs is decent, and it handles a good range of CD and DVD formats, including dual-layer discs. The SATA interface makes it suitable for many systems, and the inclusion of a cage is helpful for installation. Keep in mind it's an internal desktop unit, so it's not for laptops or external use. For specific Mac setups needing optical media functionality, it's a solid, budget-friendly option.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 18x DVD write speed
- SATA interface
- Compatible with Mac
- Reads and writes multiple DVD/CD formats
- Includes cage for installation
Cons
- Large 5.25-inch form factor
- Internal desktop only
- Older optical drive technology
Specifications
- Country of Origin China
- Model H41NA
- Interface SATA
- Product Line Hitachi-LG
- Writable Format CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R Dual Layer, DVD+RW, DVD-R Dual Layer
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
Show all 14 specifications
- Features
- Removable
- Color
- Silver
- Write Speed
- 18x
- MPN
- 678-0579C
- Compatible With
- Mac
- Brand
- Apple
- Readable Format
- DVD Movies, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW
- Form Factor
- 5.25 in
