CD/DVD Burner supports all recordable formats.
Press Release Summary:
Supporting all recordable DVD formats endorsed by DVD Forum and DVD+RW Alliance, Multi-Burner Plus burns DVDs at up to 4X (5.5 MB/sec) and also writes to CD-R and CD-RW discs. It offers buffer underrun protection and software bundle that includes WinDVD Creator Plus video editing and authoring software, WinDVD for playback of MPEG-2 files and DVD movies, and IBM RecordNow for burning CDs and DVDs.
Original Press Release:
IBM Multi-Burner Plus
At a glance
The new IBM Multi-Burner Plus supports all recordable DVD formats endorsed by the DVD Forum and DVD+RW Alliance. Customers no longer need to choose between formats, but can select the best format for individual tasks. Additional features include:
oIncreased burn speeds over previous offerings - Burns DVDs at up to 4X1 (5.5 MB/sec)2
o Burns CD-R and CD-RW discs
o Buffer underrun protection - helps reduce write errors
o Comprehensive software bundle completes the solution
o One-year limited warranty
For technical support:
Call the HelpCenter® 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378)
or
Request technical information via the Personal Computing Division Web site at: www.ibm.com/pc/support
Overview
The new IBM Multi-Burner Plus eliminates the need to choose between competing recordable DVD formats. The customer does not have to be concerned over adopting the wrong format; they can select the best one for the task at hand. This drive supports all formats endorsed by the DVD Forum and DVD+RW Alliance, including:
o DVD-RAM
o DVD-R
o DVD-RW
o DVD+R
o DVD+RW
This new offering features buffer underrun protection, as well as increased burn speeds over the previous IBM Multi-Burner, enabling users to burn DVDs at up to 4X (5.5 MB/sec).
A comprehensive software bundle3 helps users get the most out of this new drive. Software includes:
o WinDVD Creator Plus video editing and authoring software for capturing, editing, and creating your own videos. Save your home videos to DVD-recordable discs that are compatible with most set-top consumer DVD players and most PC DVD drives.
o WinDVD by Intervideo for playback of MPEG-2 files and DVD movies.
o IBM RecordNow for burning CDs and DVDs.
IBM SimpleBackup enables reliable system backup of up to 9.4 GB per DVD-RAM disc.
This new offering benefits from outstanding IBM quality, reliability, compatibility, and testing programs. As one of the premier PC manufacturers, IBM installs and tests thousands of desktop optical drives every year. This option assumes the warranty of the IBM PC system in which it is installed. For many IBM PCs, this can entitle this product to on-site service for up to three years.
Key prerequisites
Pentium PC4
Bus mastering EIDE connection
Windows(TM) operating system:
Windows 2000
Windows Me
Windows XP
32 MB RAM
150 MB free hard disk space
Availability date
September 16, 2003
1 When referring to DVD-writing, 1X is approximately equal to 1380 KB/s.
2 Speeds listed are the maximum possible and may be less, depending on system parameters.
3 Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. Software license agreements may apply.
4 Pentium(TM) II 233 MHz minimum required for MPEG-2 playback.
