Hewlett Packard CD-Writer 9150i C4459C 8x4x32 Internal EIDE Kit

by HP

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000050AOM
• Item model number: 9150I
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The 9150i CD-Writer from Hewlett-Packard gives you the versatility of writing and rewriting custom CDs on your existing PC. With 32x read, 8x write, and 4x rewrite speeds, a 2 MB buffer, and 125-millisecond access times, this drive lets you use high-capacity CDs to store 700 MB of data or 80 minutes of audio per disc. Using an internal IDE connection, the drive comes bundled with HP's CD creation and fast-format software to allow you to create custom data or audio CDs, back up important files, or archive your entire system.

The Hewlett-Packard 9150i CD-Writer comes with a one-year hardware and software warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent CD-Burner, November 23, 2000

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"gjs51" (Niagara Falls, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hewlett Packard CD-Writer 9150i C4459C 8x4x32 Internal EIDE Kit (Personal Computers)

I have this Burner at work and use it daily. Excellent product, easy installation, and easy to use. I find the speed is more then efficient for back-up, software back-up and of course MUSIC. My employer paid 199.00 plus shipping for his and now I'm going to purchase my at Amazon (cheaper of course).

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Never worked for Pentium 200 Mhz with 128 MB RAM, February 13, 2001

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John (Syracuse, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hewlett Packard CD-Writer 9150i C4459C 8x4x32 Internal EIDE Kit (Personal Computers)

Even thoug HP says minumum requirements are Pentium 200 MHz with 64 MB RAM and Windows 95, it has never worked for me ever and ended up with returning. I tested with even 1X speed, however, it also caused error after a while in writing. HP's burning software doesn't tell much about the reason of write errors. It only says that CD may be dirty or scratched and destroyed ten new CDs of mine in that way. Reading was working fine, but writing was never successful. Troubleshooting support was not helpful at all.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm confused, but satisfied., January 4, 2002

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chris arthur (columbus, ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hewlett Packard CD-Writer 9150i C4459C 8x4x32 Internal EIDE Kit (Personal Computers)

I am an average consumer, not a PC expert by any means. I purchased an HP 9510i 12x4x32, installed it easily, and was able to burn a 20 song CD-R in about 12 minutes with the included software on my el-cheapo HP Pavilion PC. The unit failed though and I had to send it back for a full refund. The closest model they had in stock at the time however, was the 9150i 8x4x32. I figured I would lose a great deal of speed in burning CDs, but would save $50 on the purchase price, and decided to "settle" for this model. (While I waited for it to arrive, I happened to download a trial version of "NERO" off the internet.) I received the new unit, installed it in about five minutes and to my amazement, am now able to burn a 20 song CD-R in about 10 minutes! I highly recommend the 9150i. It was a breeze to install, and is idiot-proof when it comes to burning CDs. I guess I recommend scouting out some different software other than what it comes with, however.