Is the Compaq 278647-004 DVD-ROM Drive 16X IDE (Carbon Color) worth buying?

Compaq 278647-004 DVD-ROM Drive 16X IDE (Carbon Color) averages, so buyer feedback is well-established. Read recent reviews on Amazon to see how it holds up for use cases similar to yours.

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Who makes the Compaq 278647-004 DVD-ROM Drive 16X IDE (Carbon Color)?

Compaq 278647-004 DVD-ROM Drive 16X IDE (Carbon Color) is manufactured by Compaq. See all Compaq products on SpecPicks via the brand page.

How is the Compaq 278647-004 DVD-ROM Drive 16X IDE (Carbon Color) shipped and returned?

Compaq 278647-004 DVD-ROM Drive 16X IDE (Carbon Color) is sold through Amazon. Amazon Prime members generally receive free 1-2 day shipping; non-Prime orders are subject to Amazon's standard shipping rates. Full returns policy applies per Amazon Associate terms.

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Compaq 278647-004 DVD-ROM Drive 16X IDE (Carbon Color)

Name: Compaq 278647-004 DVD-ROM Drive 16X IDE (Carbon Color)
Brand: Compaq
SKU: B00IMXH1CW
Price: 72.56 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-22

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$72.56

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Bottom line: The Compaq 278647-004 DVD-ROM Drive 16X IDE (Carbon Color) is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category, priced around $72.56. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Backed by Compaq's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

278647-004 Compaq DVD-ROM drive 16X IDE (Carbon color)

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Compaq 278647-004 DVD-ROM Drive 16X IDE (Carbon Color) using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the drives & media category. Compaq'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.

Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Full Specifications

Brand	Compaq
Cache Size	2 MB
Model Number	4328470536
Mfr Part Number	278647-004
Hardware Platform	CONSUMER_ELECTRONICS
Hardware Interface	IDE
Customer Package Type	Box
Specific Uses For Product	personal
Optical Storage Read Speed	16x
Cache Memory Installed Size	2 MB

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-07-28. Price and availability subject to change.