HP GCC-4482B CD-RW DVD-ROM Combo Drive 390851-002 IDE PATA Internal Desktop
Bottom line: The HP GCC-4482B CD-RW DVD-ROM Combo Drive 390851-002 IDE PATA Internal 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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SpecPicks Verdict
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Full Specifications
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