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A570 external single speed CD reader with Caddy for Amiga 500

Producer: Amiga - Category: Storage

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CD-ROM drive, 1992, Commodore. The A570 (development name A690) is the single-speed CD-ROM drive for the Amiga 500 that plugs into the side expansion slot and makes the machine compatible with CDTV software and ISO 9660 discs; it uses caddies and has its own power supply. It arrived late and sold poorly.

Years1992 to 1993
ManufacturerCommodore International
CompatibilityAmiga 500 and 500 Plus with 1 MB of chip RAM (side expansion slot)
MediaCD-ROM (ISO 9660 and CDTV format), audio CD, with caddy
Speedsingle speed (150 KB/s)
FeaturesCDTV firmware, expansion slot for 2 MB of RAM inside the unit, pass-through connector
Powerexternal power supply
Price (1992)US$499

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