Hewlett Packard HP 372703-B21 IDE DL320 G3 CD-ROM Drive
Bottom line: The Hewlett Packard HP 372703-B21 IDE DL320 G3 CD-ROM Drive is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Information technology professionals rely on HP quality to ensure maximum productivity. As the power of applications, processors, memory adapters and storage devices increases, high-end computer users are seeking ways to optimize their system performance. HP provides leading solutions, adding new levels of performance, availability, flexibility, and management.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Hewlett Packard HP 372703-B21 IDE DL320 G3 CD-ROM Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. HP's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Cache Size | 2 |
| Model Number | 372703-B21 |
| Mfr Part Number | 372703-B21 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Hardware Interface | CD-R, IDE |
| Customer Package Type | Box |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00829160513133 |
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