the X in the speed for cd drive is explained in these webpages;

http://www.webopedia.com
http://www.howstuffworks.com
http://www.pctechguide.com/08cd-rom_CLV.htm

simply, the X means how fast the drive will spin the disc in order to get maximum amount of data into or out of it. hope that helps.

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