Combination Drive handles CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD media.
Press Release Summary:
Able to write CD-RW and CD-R media and read CD and DVD media, IBM 48X/24X/48X/16X Max drive offers 7 write speeds of CD-R media from 48x-4x and 4 write speeds for CD-RW media from 24x-4x. Product provides buffer underrun protection, CD recording and DVD playback software, and IDE/ATAPI interface. Vertical- or horizontal-mount unit also includes 2 MB data buffer and conforms to DVD Forum Multi-Player specification.
Original Press Release:
IBM 48X/24X/48X/16X Max CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive
At a Glance
Improve the productivity of your NetVista(TM) and IntelliStation® systems with the new IBM 48X/24X/48X/16X Max1 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. This drive offers:
o Write speeds of CD-R media: 48x, 40x, 32x, 24x, 16x, 8x, 4x
o Write speeds of CD-RW media: 24x, 16x, 10x, 4x
o Maximum read speed of CD media: 48x
o Maximum read speed of DVD media: 16x
o Buffer underrun protection
o EasyWrite (formerly Mt. Rainier) support
o Industry-leading CD recording and DVD playback software2
o Enhanced IDE/ATAPI interface
o 2 MB data buffer
o Vertical or horizontal mount
This drive conforms to the DVD Forum Multi-Player specification.
For technical support:
o Call the HelpCenter® (800-772-2227)
or
o Request technical information via the Personal Computing
Division Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
Overview
The new 48X/24X/48X/16X Max CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive combines the best technology and functionality from CD-RW and DVD-ROM drives into one drive. This combination drive writes CD-RW and CD-R media and reads CD and DVD media.
IBM RecordNow CD mastering and writing software and Intervideo WinDVD DVD decoding software are included with the drive. You can create data and audio CDs, backup files, and play DVD movies - all with this new combination drive.
This drive conforms to the DVD Forum DVD-Multi Player specification, which ensures read compatibility across all DVD Forum endorsed formats (DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM). It also supports EasyWrite Technology (formerly Mt. Rainier), which allows you to store, move, and share large amounts of data with the same ease and convenience of a diskette.
This new offering benefits from industry-leading quality, reliability, compatibility, and testing programs. As one of the premier PC manufacturers, IBM installs and tests hundreds of thousands of optical drives every year.
This option assumes the warranty of the IBM PC system in which it is installed. For many IBM PCs, this entitles the customer to on-site service for up to three years.
Key Prerequisites
o Pentium® 133 (Pentium II 233 for MPEG-2 playback)
o 40 MB available hard drive space for software installation
o 700 MB available hard drive space for CD copy function
o Available IDE connection
o 2x AGP Video for MPEG-2 playback
o 32 MB RAM (Minimum)
o Audio card for MPEG-2 playback
Availability Date
May 21, 2003
Product Number: 22P7031
1 Actual speeds will vary and are often less than the maximum possible. The read and write results of this drive depend on the quality and characteristics of the CD-R and CD-RW media used. Poor results may be obtained with some media suppliers.
2 Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. For non-IBM software, applicable third-party software licenses may apply. IBM makes no representations or warranties regarding non-IBM products.
