Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

Targus PACD010U optical disc drive Black vs Targus Rewriteable DVD±RW Slim External

7specifications compared
2differ
5identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Compatible operating systems
- PACD010U optical disc drive Black:Windows ME, 2000, Vista, XP
- Rewriteable DVD±RW Slim External:Windows 2000/ME/XP

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Comparison of PACD010U, Rewriteable DVD±RW Slim External
27 specifications	A Targus PACD010U optical disc drive Black Model PACD010U View product	B Targus Rewriteable DVD±RW Slim External View product
Designidentical
Internal	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tray
Performanceidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
InterfaceKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Writing speedidentical
CD write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16x
CD rewrite speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10x
DVD+R write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
DVD-R write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
DVD write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
Reading speedidentical
CD read speed	24x	24x
CD-R read speed	24x	24x
CD-ROM read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD-RW read speed	24x	24x
DVD+R read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD-R read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD read speedKnown for one	0x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.1 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	469.7 g
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	142.2 x 154.9 x 19.05 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows ME, 2000, Vista, XP	Windows 2000/ME/XP
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs	19.1 x 142.2 x 154.9 mm (0.75 x 5.6 x 6.1")	142.2 x 154.9 x 19.1 mm (5.6 x 6.1 x 0.75")
I/O portsKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source

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