COMPAQ 191163-001 8X IDE DVD-ROM Drive
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Manufacturer description
191163-001 Compaq Ide Dvd-rom Drive Quartz Color 8x
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored COMPAQ 191163-001 8X IDE DVD-ROM Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews 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.
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Full Specifications
| Brand | Compaq |
|---|---|
| Cache Size | 2 MB |
| Model Number | 191163-001 |
| Mfr Part Number | 191163-001 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Hardware Interface | IDE |
| Customer Package Type | Box |
| Optical Storage Read Speed | 8x |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 MB |
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