CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive fits in ThinkPad notebook computers.

Press Release Summary:



ThinkPad® CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo II Ultrabay(TM) Slim Drive lets user play and record CD music and data, install software, and read optical-based information. It can store up to 700 MB of data on single CR-R or CD-RW media. Recording errors are minimized with buffer underrun protection technology. Users can play back DVD movies and run or install DVD software at up to 8x maximum data transfer rates.



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New IBM ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo II Ultrabay Slim Drive



At a glance
Enhance the productivity of your ThinkPad computer with the new
ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo II Ultrabay Slim Drive:
o Store up to 700 MB of data on a single CD-R or CD-RW media
o Read or write data with its speedy data transfer rates
o Minimize recording errors with buffer underrun protection technology
o Play back DVD movies and run or install DVD software at up to
8x maximum DVD data transfer rates

Overview
The new ThinkPad® CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo II Ultrabay(TM) Slim Drive
delivers added functionality to your ThinkPad notebook. At 9.5-mm (0.37-in) slim, it slides easily in and out of the Ultrabay Slim bay found in selected ThinkPad notebooks such as the ThinkPad T40 Series and in the X4 UltraBase Dock.

Multiple media options are now available in one slim drive.
o Store substantial amounts of data on a single standard CD-R or CD-RW disc with drive's ability to record on media with up to 700 MB capacity
o Read or write data with speedy maximum data transfer rates of:
- 24x maximum (writing to CD-R media)
- 24x maximum (writing to CD-RW media)
- 24x maximum (reading CD-ROM, CD-R media)
- 24x maximum (reading CD-RW media)
- 8x maximum (reading DVD media single-layer media)
o View DVD movies and read DVD data
o Burn, install, and play CDs

This new ThinkPad drive lets you play and record CD music and data, install software, and read optical-based information. Easy-to-use RecordNow and DLA CD recording software and WinDVD movie navigator software are included.

Key prerequisites
Refer to the Hardware requirements section for a list of systems supported.

Product number
73P3288

Planned availability date
February 24, 2004

For technical support:
o Call the HelpCenter® 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378)
or
o Request technical information via the Personal Computing
Division Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

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