Sony CRX880A-DG CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
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About this product
The Sony CRX880A-DG is a 2.5-inch internal CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive designed for PCs. It features an IDE Ultra ATA/33 (ATA-4) interface, allowing for compatibility with older laptop or compact desktop systems. This drive can read DVD-ROMs and write to CD-RWs at a speed of 24x. Its black color and compact form factor make it suitable for specific older computer builds.
Our take
If you're restoring an older laptop or a compact PC that still relies on IDE, this Sony CRX880A-DG drive could be a good fit. It's a combo drive, offering DVD-ROM reading and CD-RW writing at 24x, which was standard for its generation. The 2.5-inch form factor and IDE Ultra ATA/33 interface are key for compatibility with legacy hardware. At a low price, it's a practical solution for accessing old discs or burning CDs on an antique machine. Just remember it won't handle modern optical media or speeds.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Reads DVD-ROM and writes CD-RW
- IDE Ultra ATA/33 interface
- Compact 2.5" form factor
- Affordable price point
Cons
- Limited to CD-RW writing
- Slower ATA/33 interface
- No DVD writing capability
Specifications
- Country of Origin United States
- MPN CRX880A-DG
- Writable Format CD-RW
- Interface IDE Ultra ATA/33 (ATA-4)
- Compatible With PC
- Unit Type Unit
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- Model
- CRX880A
- Readable Format
- DVD-ROM
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Brand
- Sony
- Color
- Black
- Write Speed
- 24x
- Type
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drives
