The ThinkPad DVD Burner Ultrabay Enhanced 12.7mm Drive (Serial ATA) (43R9149):

• Supports read/write compatibility with multiple CD and DVD approved formats including (CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R Double Layer, and DVD-R Dual Layer).
• Provides buffer underrun protection for reliable CD and DVD media recording.
• Includes the following software² package:
• • WinDVD Creator Plus video editing and authoring software² for capturing, editing, and creating your own videos. Save your home videos to DVD-R discs that are compatible with most set-top consumer DVD players and most PC DVD drives.
  • WinDVD software for playback of MPEG-2 files and DVD movies.
  • Multimedia Center for Think Offerings burning software for recording to CD and DVD supported media.
• Maximum data transfer rates:
  • Write speeds¹:
    • CD-R media - 24X (3.69 MB/Sec)
    • CD-RW media - 4X (0.61 MB/Sec)
    • High-speed CD-RW media - 10X (1.53 MB/Sec)
    • Ultra-speed CD-RW media - 24X (3.69 MB/Sec)
    • DVD-R media - 8X (11.08 MB/Sec)
    • DVD+R media - 8X (11.08 MB/Sec)
    • DVD-RW media - 6X (8.31 MB/Sec)
    • DVD+RW media - 8X (11.08 MB/Sec)
    • DVD-RAM media - 5X (6.93 MB/Sec)
    • DVD+R double layer media - 6X (8.31 MB/Sec)
    • DVD-R dual layer media - 6X (8.31 MB/Sec)
• Read speeds¹:
  • CD-ROM media - 24X (3.69 MB/Sec)
  • CD-R media - 24X (3.69 MB/Sec)
  • CD-RW media - 24X (3.69 MB/Sec)
  • DVD-ROM single layer media - 8X (11.08 MB/Sec)
  • DVD-ROM dual layer media - 8X (11.08 MB/Sec)
  • DVD-R media - 8X (11.08 MB/Sec)
  • DVD+R media - 8X (11.08 MB/Sec)
  • DVD-RW media - 8X (11.08 MB/Sec)
  • DVD+RW media - 8X (11.08 MB/Sec)
  • DVD-RAM media - 5X (6.93 MB/Sec)
  • DVD+R double layer media - 8X (11.08 MB/Sec)
  • DVD-R dual layer media - 8X (11.08 MB/Sec)
• Average access times (Typical Random):
  • CD-ROM: 150 ms
  • DVD-ROM: 180 ms
• Buffer memory: 2 MB
• Operating shock read: 6G/11 ms
• Non-operating shock: 60G/11 ms
• Flat surface black bezel
• Physical specifications:
  • Approximate height: 12.7 mm (0.50 in)
  • Approximate width: 128 mm (5.0 in)
  • Approximate length: 129 mm (5.09 in)
  • Approximate weight: 190 g (0.42 lb)

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.

1 year – Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU)

• Announce date: 05 Aug 2008 (Worldwide)
• Availability date: 05 Aug 2008 (Worldwide)
• Effective withdrawal date: July 2011
• Replaced by ThinkPad DVD Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive II (Serial ATA).

• DVD-RAM Version 1.0 (2.6 GB) (read) and V2.1 (4.7/9.4 GB) (read and write)
• DVD-ROM V1.0 (4.7/8.5 GB) (read)
• DVD-R V1.0 (3.9 GB) and Version 2.0 (for Authoring, 4.7 GB) (read and write)
• DVD+R (4.7 GB single layer)(read and write)
• DVD+RW (read and write)
• DVD-R V2.0 (for General, 4.7 GB) (read and write)
• DVD-RW V1.1 (4.7 GB) (read and write)
• CD-RW (read and write)
• CD-R (read and write)
• CD-ROM mode-1 data
• CD-ROM mode-2 data
• CD-ROM XA
• CD Audio
• CD-I
• Photo CD multisession
• Video CD
• CD-Extra
• CD-TEXT

Note: Some software configurations may not be compatible with all media. Also, some DVD+R and DVD+RW media brands may not be compatible.

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 Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive (Serial ATA)
• Quick Start Guide
• Safety information book on CD
• Carrying case
• Super CD containing User's Guide, RecordNow, DLA, Simple Backup, WinDVD, and WinDVD Creator Plus applications