ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive (SATA) - Overview

The ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive (Serial ATA) (43N3213):

• 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-ROM single-layer/dual-layer media)
• View DVD movies and read DVD data
• Record, install, and play CDs
• Typical access speed:
  • DVD: 120 ms
  • CD-ROM: 110 ms
• Write speed:
  • CD-R media: 24X Max (3.6 MB/sec)
  • CD-RW media: 4X (0.6 MB/sec)
  • High-speed CD-RW media: 10X (1.5 MB/sec)
  • Ultra-speed CD-RW media: 24X Max (3.6 MB/sec)
• Read speed*:
  • CD-ROM, CD-R & CD-RW media: 24X Max (3.6 MB/sec)
  • DVD-ROM single layer media: 8X Max (10.8 MB/sec)
  • DVD-ROM dual layer media: 8X Max (10.8 MB/sec)
  • DVD-R media: 6X Max (8.1 MB/sec)
  • DVD-RW media: 6X Max (8.1 MB/sec)
  • DVD-RAM media: 4X Max (5.4 MB/sec)
• Buffer memory: 2 MB
• Operating shock read: 15 G/11 ms

*Note: CD and DVD drives list maximum rates; rates are variable and are often less than the maximum possible.

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 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive (Serial ATA)
• Carrying Case
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  • Italian
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