A570 external single speed CD reader with Caddy for Amiga 500
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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.
| Years | 1992 to 1993 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Commodore International |
| Compatibility | Amiga 500 and 500 Plus with 1 MB of chip RAM (side expansion slot) |
| Media | CD-ROM (ISO 9660 and CDTV format), audio CD, with caddy |
| Speed | single speed (150 KB/s) |
| Features | CDTV firmware, expansion slot for 2 MB of RAM inside the unit, pass-through connector |
| Power | external power supply |
| Price (1992) | US$499 |
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