CenDyne 52x Internal IDE CD-ROM Drive

by Cendyne

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 8 x 1.6 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000524QV
• Item model number: CDICD00078
• Average Customer Review: 1.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 16, 2001

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buy a different drive!, April 8, 2001

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G. Willickers "accurate_arms" (Spring, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CenDyne 52x Internal IDE CD-ROM Drive (Personal Computers)

After buying this drive a few months ago at a local Comp-USA, I'd like to now pass along a few tips to those considering this unit.

I would suggest you not buy this drive IF:

(1) You expect it to work. (Mine failed after 2 1/2 months of light usage.)

(2) You expect any meaningful response from Cendyne tech support. Go take a look at Cendyne's crude webpage and note the general lack of specific info about anything. Be sure to read the terms of the warranty, especially about the need for an RMA number before returning anything. And you'll have to supply info to get an RMA. LOTS of info, even if it has nothing to do with the problem. I was genuinely surprised they didn't ask for blood type.

(3) Don't buy this drive if you ever throw away anything. They probably won't accept it back unless it's shipped in the original box.

(4) And finally, don't buy this if a rebate is offered and you expect to receive it. (OK, I did get the rebate, but only after 12 weeks and a lot of prodding.)

There are lots of good CD-ROM drives out there. This isn't one of them. Buy one from a real manufacturer with a real company, not just a marketing facade.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a very good CD-ROM drive., June 14, 2001

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Kyle E. Nipp "nipplash" (Mesa, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CenDyne 52x Internal IDE CD-ROM Drive (Personal Computers)

Wow,all the other complaints about this product are correct. I purchased this drive in early March and 3 weeks ago it stoped working and I hardly ever use the drive. So do your self a favor and spend the extra bucks to buy a good CD-Rom Drive.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a very good product, July 28, 2001

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K. Thompson "Kit" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CenDyne 52x Internal IDE CD-ROM Drive (Personal Computers)

This item came without any manual or installation software. The website was useless in providing any support for this item. This CD Rom worked for only a short while after being installed with the generic Windows drivers. My recommendation is to save your money and not buy this product. The discount isn't worth the headache.