HP 405425-001 ATAPI/EIDE CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive
Bottom line: The HP 405425-001 ATAPI/EIDE CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo 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
405425-001 HP CD-RW DVD DRIVE 48/32/48
SpecPicks Verdict
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Full Specifications
| Brand | HEWLETT PACKARD |
|---|---|
| Cache Size | 2 MB |
| Mfr Part Number | 405425-001 |
| Customer Package Type | Box |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal |
| Optical Storage Read Speed | 8x |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 MB |
| Full listing title | HP 405425-001 ATAPI/EIDE CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive - 48X-max CD-R write, 32X-max CD-RW write, 48X-max CD-ROM read, 16X-max DVD-ROM read - Half height drive with Carbonite Black faceplate48X IDE CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive (Carbonite Black) - Includes facepl |
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HP 405425-001 ATAPI/EIDE CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive - 48X-max CD-R write, 32X-max CD-RW write, 48X-max CD-ROM read, 16X-max DVD-ROM read - Half height drive with Carbonite Black faceplate48X IDE CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive (Carbonite Black) - Includes facepl is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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