Teac 19770400-02 CD-ROM Drive CD-524EA-02 -U DC 12V
Bottom line: The Teac 19770400-02 CD-ROM Drive CD-524EA-02 -U DC 12V 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
PN: 19770400-021977040002TeacPN: 19770400-021977040002CD-ROM DriveCD-524EA-02 -UDC 12V 1.4A DC 5V 1.1AACN 005 408 4623-7-3 NAKA-CHOCD-524EAIDEClass 1 Laser Product
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Teac 19770400-02 CD-ROM Drive CD-524EA-02 -U DC 12V using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. Teac'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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Teac |
|---|---|
| Cache Size | 2 MB |
| Mfr Part Number | 19770400-02 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Customer Package Type | Box |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 MB |
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