Hewlett Packard C9628A 9710I 16x10x40 Internal CD-RW

by HP

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005ATX6
• Item model number: C9628A
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The high performance HP CD-Writer 9710i is a powerful 16x10x40x internal IDE CD-rewritable drive with robust CD creation software. The HP 9710i drive enables you to write a 650 MB CD in about 5 minutes. It features a 40x read speed, 16x write speed, 10x rewrite speed, and a 8 MB buffer, which limits overrun errors.

The 9710i software suite allows you to back up and protect files and folders, restore your hard drive, create custom CDs, and turn your video clips, screen captures, and still images into custom videos. Get started in minutes! Everything you need is in the box: one blank high-speed CD-R disc, one blank high-speed CD-RW disc, an IDE cable, an audio cable, and screws.

The HP CD-Writer 9700i and 9710i are identical, except that the 9710i includes Acid Xpress and ArcSoft Photo Video Impressions.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SWEET!, June 14, 2001

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Timothy Walker (Orlando, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hewlett Packard C9628A 9710I 16x10x40 Internal CD-RW (Personal Computers)

I've long considered HP drives to be better than Plextor when it comes to bundled extras, and fairly close in terms of performance. The 9710i is "Exhibit A" for my case. I have had no buffer problems with this drive, even on disc-to-disc copies on the same IDE cable, and (unlike a few similar products) the drive does not whirr and shake when operating at high speeds. System requirements are a little steep, but if your computer shipped with Windows ME or 2000 on it, then you can probably handle it.

The software seals the deal: you get HP's MyCD, which is so simple that even a toddler can copy a CD with it, and the familiar Adaptec packages for more customization. Additionally, you get MusicMatch, some audio editing stuff, a good backup program, and one of those CD labeler thingies which I'll get around to playing with one of these days.

The price is right, the quality is high, and it's twice as fast as most burners on the market. You want this.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easiest Burner Ever, March 5, 2002

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Jeremy C. Smith (Kentucky) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hewlett Packard C9628A 9710I 16x10x40 Internal CD-RW (Personal Computers)

The only way to describe this burner is easy. The installation is relativly easy for anyone, and the HP software included with the drive makes burning CD's as simple as two clicks of the mouse. But outside of the easy use for beginners, the drive is incredibly fast, and hasn't burnt a single coaster in the 6 months i've had it. That includes using generic, none labeled disks i found on clearance without a problem. The software that comes packaged (outside of the actual HP Software) is also great. A great burner for a great price.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HP did it again!!, August 20, 2001

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David Gonzalez M (Alajuela, Costa Rica) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hewlett Packard C9628A 9710I 16x10x40 Internal CD-RW (Personal Computers)

This unit is marvelous!! It burns CDs in less than 5 minutes.......... It comes with excelent burning software(Easy Cd creator 4 , Hp Cd Writer and more...) The best CD-R/RW unit is HP