CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive is powered by USB port.
Press Release Summary:
With clamshell opening, portable, external USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive reads CD and DVD data and plays back DVD movies. It can be attached to notebooks with functional USB 2.0 port to copy music, video, or data to CD-R or CD-RW media. Product offers write speeds to 24x max and read speeds to 24x max (CD) and 8x max (DVD). Features include RecordNow and DLA writing software and WinDVD movie navigator software and buffer underrun protection.Original Press Release:
IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
Overview
The USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive, a small form factor, external, portable CD recordable drive, can read DVD data and play back DVD movies. You can attach it to notebooks with a functional USB 2.0 port, and copy music, video, or data to a single inexpensive, write-once CD-R media or flexible CD-RW media.
The included ac power adapter is not necessary for operation when this drive is connected to:
· The IBM powered USB 2.0 port available on ThinkPad® X40 systems
or
· Two standard USB 2.0 ThinkPad system ports
Key prerequisites
An available USB 2.0 port.
Planned availability date
May 28, 2004
At a glance
This DVD playback and CD-recordable solution for ThinkPad customers offers:
· Write speeds up to 24x (3686 KB/sec) Max1 to CD media
· Read speeds up to 24x (3686 KB/sec) Max when reading CD media and up to 8x (11080 KB/sec) Max when reading DVD media
· Read speeds up to 4x (614 KB/sec) Max during playback of CD audio
Other features include:
· Extremely lightweight and slim for mobility
· Clamshell opening for ease of use in cramped locations such as an automobile or airplane
· Easy-to-use RecordNow and DLA writing software and WinDVD movie navigator software2
· Incorporated buffer underrun protection helps minimize recording errors
· Carrying case for extra protection while traveling
1 CD and DVD drives list maximum rates; rates are variable and are often less than the maximum possible.
2 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.
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
