Name: DVD8701/95 Philips 16x IDE DVD-R/RW Optical Drive with Black Bezel
Brand: Philips
SKU: DVD8701/95
Price: 59.06 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Philips DVD8701/95 DVD drive offers a straightforward solution for DVD reading and writing needs, fitting well into desktop PCs that use IDE connections. It balances speed with format compatibility, making it a dependable choice for users who manage DVDs regularly.

General Information
Brand	Philips
Part Number	DVD8701/95

Technical Information
Disc Diameter	120 mm (12 cm), 80 mm (8 cm)
Interface	IDE (ATAPI / PATA)
Data Transfer Rate	DVD: up to 16x (≈22 MB/s); CD: up to 40x (≈6 MB/s)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	41 x 146 x 170 mm
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The Philips DVD8701/95 is an IDE optical drive built for reading and writing DVDs with reliable performance. It is commonly found in desktop computers that require straightforward disc burning and playback capabilities. This drive suits users who need to write data, back up files, or watch DVD movies without fuss. Key Features High-speed 16x DVD writing to reduce burning wait times Compatibility with both DVD-R and DVD-RW discs for flexible use IDE interface ensures easy installation in older systems Black bezel adds a polished look to the front of your PC case Supports standard DVD and CD media for wide media support You'll often find this drive installed in personal computers used at home or in small offices, where simple disc reading and writing tasks are needed. It handles everyday multimedia and data backup jobs without complexity.

Use Cases
The Philips DVD8701/95 is commonly integrated into legacy desktop systems requiring reliable optical media support. IT environments with legacy data archival needs or multimedia content distribution benefit from its compatibility with IDE interfaces and rewritable DVD formats. This drive is also suited for small offices and educational institutions managing physical media for presentations or software deployment. How It's Used: Archiving critical business data in SMBs where server virtualization lacks optical backup options. Distributing training materials and software updates in educational computer labs relying on DVD media. Supporting legacy manufacturing or industrial control systems that require DVD-RW media for configuration backups. Facilitating small-scale multimedia content production and duplication in creative studios with IDE-based workstations. Providing optical reading and writing capabilities in maintenance and repair centers working with older PC hardware. This DVD drive supports operational continuity in environments where optical media remains integral for data storage or software deployment. Its compatibility with IDE interfaces ensures seamless integration in existing infrastructure, enabling cost-effective scalability without necessitating new hardware platforms.

DVD8701/95 Philips 16x IDE DVD-R/RW Optical Drive with Black Bezel

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General Information

Technical Information

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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