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 52X/32X/52X Internal CD-RW Drive

CRX-230AE/U

Weight: 2lbs
Dimensions: 5.75"x1.63"x7.49"
Need to replace your CD-RW drive? Consider Sony’s CRX230AE/U burner. It comes standard with ultra fast 52X/32X/52X maximum performance, a replaceable black faceplate, and an award winning Nero™ software suite. The drive has a short form factor perfect for today’s small footprint PC cases. Works with Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP.
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Specifications Accessories

General
Disc Capacity :   700MB

Hardware
Interfaces :   ATAPI/EIDE
Loading Mechanism :   Motorized Tray
Media & Modes Supported :   CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM (XA), CD Extra, Video CD, Photo CD1, CD Text, multi-session
Mount Design :   Horizontal, Vertical

Memory
Buffer Memory :   1.5MB

Operating Conditions
Sustained Transfer Rate :   7.6MB/s (52x CD-ROM)
Burst Transfer Rate :   33.3MB/s Ultra DMA
Average Access Time :   100ms
Buffer Protection :   PowerBurn™ conformed

Optical Drive #1
CD Read :   52x
CD-R Write :   12x (16x max with CLV), 24x-32x (with P-CAV), 40x-52x (with CAV)2
CD-RW Write :   4x (10x, 12x with CLV), 16x-32x (with Z-CLV)2

Power
Power Requirements :   +5V/+12V
Power Consumption :   1.5A max (+5V DC), 1.5A max (+12V DC)

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty :   1 year Limited Warranty

System Requirements
Hard Drive :   1GB
Operating System :   Windows® 98SE, Windows® Millennium Edition, Windows® 2000, or Windows® XP Home or Professional Operating Systems
RAM :   64MB
Processor :   Pentium® II 400MHz or faster (or equivalent) CPU minimum

Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.) :   2lbs
Dimensions (Approx.) :   5.75"x1.63"x7.49"
Supplied Accessories:
 CRX-230AE drive
Nero™ Burning ROM 6 SE Mastering Software
Nero® InCD™ Packet Writing Software
40 pin EDIE cable
Mounting screws
User Manual
List Price*
$64.99
*Ask your reseller or distributor for product pricing
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Footnotes
    1. Not supported with the bundled software, additional software required.
    2. High-speed CD-R/CD-RW discs required.

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