The ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive (Serial ATA) (43N3212):

• Read CD and DVD data with its speedy data transfer rates of:
  • 24x maximum (CD-ROM, CD-R media)
  • 24x maximum (CD-RW media)
  • 8x maximum (DVD-ROM dual-layer/single-layer media)
  • 6x maximum (DVD-Video media)
• Play DVD movies, read DVD data, and install software
• Access speed:
  • DVD: 120 ms
  • CD-ROM: 110 ms
• Read speed*:
  • 24x maximum using CD media
  • 8x maximum using DVD media
• Buffer memory: 2 MB
• Operating shock read: 15G/11 ms
• Non-operating shock: 100G/11 ms

1 year – Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU)

• Announce date: 05 Aug 2008 (Worldwide)
• Planned availability date: 05 Aug 2008 (Worldwide)

To learn what media is compatible with this product, please view Information about CD and DVD media types for more details.

Note: CD and DVD drive formats are located on the product and should be matched with the description(s) on the Information about CD and DVD media type document.

• Microsoft Windows XP
• Windows Vista

• ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive (Serial ATA)
• Carrying Case
• User's Guide and Software CD in the following languages: U.S. English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Slovak, Turkish
• Quick Reference Guide
• Laser Safety Guide