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NOTE: Some computers come with the
For the latest disc compatibility information for your computer, go to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support
*1 GB is defined as 1 billion bytes. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity. Actual formatted capacity is less.
Optical Drive Quick Reference Table
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Read data | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Play music. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Record data | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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View DVD | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Record DVD | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
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28HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)