The ThinkPad Blu-ray Burner Ultrabay Slim 9.5mm Drive II - SATA (43N3230):

• Stores up to 25 GB of data on a Blu-ray Single Layer disc and up to 50 GB of data on a Blu-ray Double Layer disc.
• Enables playback of high-definition Blu-ray movie content.
• Supports read/write compatibility with multiple CD, DVD, and Blu-ray standard formats including CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, BD-R/BD-RE Single Layer, and BD-R/BD-RE Double Layer media.
• Provides 8 MB buffer underrun protection for reliable media recording.
• Reads or writes data with speedy maximum data transfer rates of:
  • 16x maximum (writing to CD-R)
  • 10x maximum (writing to CD-RW)
  • 8X maximum (write to DVD-R)
  • 4X maximum (write to DVD-RW)
  • 8X maximum (write to DVD+R)
  • 4X maximum (write to DVD+RW)
  • 5X maximum (write to DVD-RAM)
  • 2X maximum (write to BD-R/RE SL)
  • 1X maximum (write to BD-R/RE DL)
  • 8X maximum (read CD-ROM)
  • 24X maximum (read DVD-ROM)
• Includes the following software package:
  • Ulead DVD Movie Factory recording, editing, and authoring software¹ for capturing, editing, and creating your own videos and burning software for recording to CD, DVD, and Blu-ray supported media.
  • WinDVD software for playback of high-definition Blu-ray and standard definition video files and movies.
• Maximum data transfer rates:
  • Write speeds²:
    • CD-R media - 16X CLV (2.46 MB/Sec)
    • CD-RW media - 4X CLV (0.61 MB/Sec)
    • High-speed CD-RW media - 10X CLV (1.50 MB/Sec)
    • DVD-R media - 8X CAV (11.08 MB/Sec)
    • DVD+R media - 8X CAV (11.08 MB/Sec)
    • DVD-RW media - 4X CLV (5.54 MB/Sec)
    • DVD+RW media - 4X CLV (5.54 MB/Sec)
    • DVD-RAM media - 5X PCAV (6.93 MB/Sec)
    • BD-R(E) SL - 2X CLV (9 MB/Sec)
    • BD-R(E) DL - 1X CLV (4.5 MB/Sec)
  • Read speeds²:
    • CD-ROM - 24X CAV (3.6 MB/Sec)
    • DVD-ROM - 8X CAV (11.08 MB/Sec)
    • BD-R(E) (SL/DL) - 2X CLV (9 MB/Sec)
    • BD-ROM (SL/DL) - 2X CLV (9 MB/Sec)
  • Average access times:
    • CD-ROM: 150 ms (typical)
    • DVD-ROM: 180 ms (typical)
    • BD-ROM: 300 ms (typical)
• Bevel on the bottom edge of the black bezel
• Physical specifications:
  • Approximate height: 9.5 mm (0.374 in)
  • Approximate width: 128 mm (5.0 in)
  • Approximate length: 129 mm (5.09 in)
  • Approximate weight: 155 g (0.32 lb)

¹: 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.
²: 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: 23 Jun 2009 (Asia Pacific, Europe/Middle East/Africa)
• Availability date: 26 Jun 2009 (Asia Pacific, Europe/Middle East/Africa)
• Announce date: 02 Mar 2010 (Canada, Latin America, United States)
• Availability date: 02 Mar 2010 (Canada, Latin America, United States)
• Effective withdrawal date: April 2011

• BD-ROM(1.0)
• BD-R(1.0)
• BD-RE(2.0)
• DVD-RAM
• DVD-ROM
• DVD-R V1.0 (3.9 GB) and V2.0 (for Authoring, 4.7 GB)
• DVD+R
• DVD+RW
• DVD+R Double Layer (read only)
• DVD-R Dual Layer (read only)
• DVD-RW V1.1 (4.7 GB)
• CD-RW
• CD-R
• CD-ROM
• CD-ROM XA
• Photo CD multisession
• Video CD
• CD-Extra
• CD-TEXT
• Hybrid SACD

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 Blu-ray Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive II (Serial ATA)
• Quick Start Guide
• Safety information book on CD
• Super CD containing User's Guide, WinDVD, and Ulead DVD Movie Factory applications