DVD-ROM Drive slides into ThinkPad computers.
Press Release Summary:
With 9.5 mm form factor, ThinkPad® DVD-ROM Ultrabay(TM) Slim Drive can read CD-ROM or CD-R media with data transfer rates of 24x max, and can play back DVD movies and run or install DVD software at data transfer rates up to 8x max. Drive enables users to play CD music and read data, install software, and read optical-based information. WinDVD movie navigator software is included. Unit also handles CD-RW, DVD single-layer, DVD-ROM dual-layer, and DVD-Video media.
Original Press Release:
New ThinkPad Bay Option: ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive
At a glance
The new ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive enhances the productivity of your ThinkPad computer. This drive can:
Read CD or DVD media with its speedy data transfer rates
Play back DVD movies and run or install DVD software at up to 8x maximum1 DVD data transfer rates
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 ThinkPad® DVD-ROM Ultrabay(TM) Slim Drive delivers added function to your ThinkPad notebook. It slides easily in and out of the Ultrabay Slim bay found in selected ThinkPad notebooks such as the ThinkPad T40 Series.
This new ThinkPad drive lets you play CD music and read data, install software, and read optical-based information. Easy-to-use WinDVD movie navigator software is included2. This innovative drive also enables you to:
Read CD and DVD data with its speedy data transfer rates of:
24x maximum (CD-ROM, CD-R media)
12x maximum (CD-RW media)
8x maximum (DVD media single-layer media)
4x maximum (DVD-ROM dual-layer media)
4x maximum (DVD-Video media)
View DVD movies and read DVD data
Play DVD movies and install software
9.5-mm form factor
Availability date
October 7, 2003
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.
