Philips 48x CD-ROM
1. Introduction
This is the latest CD ROM from Philips. Can it real reach speeds of 48x ? Or not? Does it make fast and accurate DAE ? Find out by reading the review..
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CD Rom Specifications: |
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Interface |
E-IDE/ATAPI |
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Transfer Rate |
48X MTRP(TM) ~ 7200 KB/sec |
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Functions |
Multi Read, Horizontal & Vertical Mount, CAV/CLV, Analog & digital output, Plug-n-Play |
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Ultra DMA 33 |
Yes |
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Data Buffer |
512KB (?) |
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Supported CD Formats |
CD-DA, CD-ROM/XA (Mode 1, Mode2), CD-I/MPEG, PhotoCD, Karaoke CD, CD-Extra(CD+), I-trax CD, CDR, CDRW |
Package: The retail version included CD Rom, manual, drivers for Win 3.1 & Dos, cable for connect CD Rom to soundcard.
Installation: Installation was easy. I enabled Ultra DMA and Master jumpers on the rear panel. After boot CD Rom intentified as PCA483CD from BIOS (both Dos & Windows). DMA checked on (AUTO since it is Ultra DMA compartible), unchecked Auto Insert notification and reboot. All was set and time to start tests..
