The ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD-ROM Ultrabay Enhanced Drive - Serial ATA (43R9148) features speedy data transfer rates (maximums):

• Write:
  • Up to 24x (CD-R media)
  • Up to 24x (CD-RW media)
• Read:
  • 24x MAX (CD-ROM, CD-R)
  • 24x MAX (CD-RW media)
  • 8x MAX (DVD-ROM single-layer media)
  • 6x MAX (DVD-ROM dual-layer media)
  • 8x MAX (DVD-Video media)
  • 6x MAX (DVD+R)
  • 4x MAX (DVD+RW, DVD-RW)
  • 5x MAX (DVD-RAM)
• View DVD movies and read DVD data
• Record, install, and play CDs
• Access speed:
  • DVD: 170 ms
  • CD-ROM: 150 ms
• Write speed:
  • 24x maximum* CD-R
  • 4x maximum CD-RW
  • 10x maximum high speed CD-RW
  • 24x maximum ultra speed CD-RW
• Read speed:
  • 24x maximum using CD media
  • 8x maximum using DVD media
• Buffer memory: 2 MB
• Operating shock read: 6G/11 ms
• Operating shock write: 0.5G / 11 ms
• Non-operating shock: 60G/11 ms
• Physical specifications:
  • Approximate height: 12.7 mm (0.50 in)
  • Approximate width: 128 mm (5.04 in)
  • Approximate length: 127 mm (5.00 in)
  • Approximate weight: 185 g (0.41 lb)

*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)

• Available: August 5, 2008 (Worldwide)
• Discontinued, withdrawn from marketing: December 2009
  • Recommended replacement ThinkPad DVD Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive - Serial ATA (43R9149)

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 Enhanced 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