Hitachi CR-583-CCQ IDE CD-ROM Drive 8X-MAX Speed
Bottom line: The Hitachi CR-583-CCQ IDE CD-ROM Drive 8X-MAX Speed 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
CR-583-CCQ IDE CD-ROM DRIVE 8X-MAX SPEED
SpecPicks Verdict
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Full Specifications
| Brand | Hitachi |
|---|---|
| Cache Size | 2 MB |
| Model Number | 8541609168 |
| Mfr Part Number | CR-583-CCQ |
| Hardware Interface | IDE |
| Customer Package Type | Box |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal |
| Optical Storage Read Speed | 8x |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 MB |
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