ThinkPad Ultrabay Enhanced Blu-ray Burner option enables fast recording of data and video files
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Table of Contents
Announcement Letter No. ZG07-0782 dated November 27, 2007.
Announcement Letter No. ZG07-0782 dated November 27, 2007.
See final section for details of availability and limitations,
if applicable.
Title
ThinkPad Ultrabay Enhanced Blu-ray Burner option enables fast recording of data and video filesOverview
The ThinkPad Ultrabay Enhanced Blu-ray Burner option offers rewritable technology suitable for high-capacity data archiving or authoring and playback of high-definition video content. This new drive:
- 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
- Slides easily in and out of the Ultrabay bay found in selected ThinkPad R61 Series notebooks
- 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, DVD+R Double Layer, DVD-R Dual Layer media, BD-R/BD-RE Single Layer, and BD-R/BD-RE Double Layer media (1)
- Provides 8 MB buffer under run protection for reliable media recording.
- Includes the following software package:
- Ulead DVD Movie Factory recording, editing, and authoring software(2) 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
This new offering benefits from outstanding quality, reliability,
compatibility, and testing programs.
(1) Refer to the Technical Information section for specific rate
capabilities.
(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.
Key prerequisites
- Intel (R) Pentium (R) III 550 MHz, or higher, processor-equipped PC(3)
- Microsoft Windows (R) 2000 , XP, or Vista
- 128 MB RAM
- 150 MB free disk space
(3) Pentium III 550 MHz minimum required for video editing and
authoring.
At a glance
The ThinkPad Ultrabay Enhanced Blu-ray Burner:
- Operates natively in the ThinkPad Ultrabay Enhanced media bay
- Stores large amounts of data and video and plays back high-definition Blu-ray movies
- Is supported on ThinkPad R61 discrete graphics systems
- Features enhanced IDE (ATAPI) Interface
- Includes one-year limited warranty
Planned availability date: November 30, 2007
Description
Additional Information: All offers are subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice. Lenovo is not responsible for photographic or typographic errors.
Lenovo makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services.
Product number
Part EAN
Description Number Code
----------------- ------ -------
ThinkPad Ultrabay Enhanced Blu-ray 43N3200 0883609-50333-8
Burner
Supplemental information
Announcement countries
All European, Middle Eastern and African Countries.
Terms and conditions
This product is available from Lenovo under the terms and conditions for Purchase.
Warranty and service
- The warranty period is: One Year
- Helpware: Contact your HelpWare number, your place of purchase, or your local Lenovo office.
EZA # - 43N3200
Product Name
ThinkPad Ultrabay Enhanced Blu-ray Burner
Note: The information in Lenovo Announcement Letters is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice.
Product Positioning:
The ThinkPad Ultrabay Enhanced Blu-ray Burner is the
new ThinkPad rewritable DVD
technology offering in the ThinkPad optical product
line.
Announcement and Availability Dates
Planned
Announce Availability
Date Date
11/27/07 11/30/07
Product Number
Part EAN Description Number Code ----------------- ------ ------- ThinkPad Ultrabay Enhanced Blu-ray 43N3200 0883609-50333-8 Burner
Official Published Specifications - Start
Technical Information
- Maximum data transfer rates:
- Write speeds(4):
- CD-R media 8X CLV 1.23 MB/Sec
- CD-RW media 8X CLV 1.23 MB/Sec
- High-speed CD-RW media 10X CLV 1.53 MB/Sec
- Ultra-speed CD-RW media 16X ZCLV 2.46 MB/Sec
- DVD-R media 8X ZCLV 11.08 MB/Sec
- DVD-R DL 2X ZCLV 2.77 MB/Sec
- DVD+R media 8X ZCLV 11.08 MB/Sec
- DVD+R DL 2.4X ZCLV 3.32 MB/Sec
- DVD-RW media 4X ZCLV 5.54 MB/Sec
- DVD+RW media 4X ZCLV 5.54 MB/Sec
- DVD-RAM media 5X ZCLV 6.93 MB/Sec
- BD-R(E) 2X CLV 9 MB/Sec
- BD-R(E) DL 1X CLV 4.5 MB/Sec
- Read speeds(4):
- CD-ROM 24X CAV 3.69 MB/Sec
- DVD-ROM 8X CAV 11.08 MB/Sec
- BD-R(E) (SL/DL) 2X CLV 9 MB/Sec
- BD-ROM (SL/DL) 1.6X CLV 7.2 MB/Sec
- Write speeds(4):
- Maximum Burst data transfer rates:
- Ultra DMA Mode 2: 33.3 MB/s
- Multiword DMA Mode 2: 16.6 MB/s
- ATA PIO Mode 4: 16.6 MB/s
- Average access times:
- CD-ROM: 150 ms (typical)
- DVD-ROM: 180 ms (typical)
- BD : ???????
- Approximate height: 12.7 mm (0.49 in)
- Approximate width: 128 mm (5.0 in)
- Approximate length: 129 mm (5.09 in)
- Approximate weight: 155 g (0.34 lb)
- Temperature: 5 to 50 deg B)) (41 to 122 deg (F))
- Relative humidity: 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
- CE
- CSA
- TUV
- UL
- MIC
- C-Tick
- BSMI
- VCCI
- FCC
Hardware Requirements:
The ThinkPad Ultrabay Enhanced Blu-ray Burner is supported on the
following systems:
Machine Description Type Model ------------ ------- ----- ThinkPad R61 14" wide All All ThinkPad R61 15" wide All All
Note: Discrete graphics models are required for smooth playback of high-definition Blu-ray movies.
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista
Compatibility: The ThinkPad Ultrabay Enhanced Blu-ray Burner is compatible with the following Blu-ray, CD, and DVD formats:
- Blu-ray Disc single layer
- Blu-ray Disc double layer
- DVD-RAM V1.0 (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 V2.0 (for Authoring, 4.7 GB) (read and write)
- DVD+R (read and write)
- DVD+RW (read and write)
- DVD+R Double Layer (read and write)
- DVD-R Dual Layer (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.
Limitations: None
Planning Information
Installation Time: Approximately five minutes
Official Published Specifications - End
Packaging: One box (plain brown box -- not packaged for consumer)
- ThinkPad Ultrabay Enhanced Blu-ray Burner
- Quick Start Guide (1)
- Safety information book on CD
- Super CD containing User's Guide, WinDVD, and Ulead DVD Movie Factory applications
Publications
The User's Guide on Super CD Disc is shipped with each drive and is available in the following languages:
- U.S. English
- Brazilian Portuguese
- French
- German
- Italian
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese
- Slovak
- Czech
- Turkish
Note: The Publication Notification System (PNS) is not available.
Security, Auditability, and Control
This product uses the security and auditability features of the system on which it is installed.
Product Structure
Plant of Mfg.
- EMEA
- LIPC, SSCI-HUNG, FUTIAN
Plant of Control
- N/A
Plant of Distr - Lenovo:
- EMEA
- Lenovo(1047), Lenovo (1045)
Terms and conditions
LENOVO DIRECT TERMS AND CONDITIONS FEATURES AND OPTIONS ONLY
Field Installable Yes Customer Setup Yes
Warranty Period* 1 Year Service Type CRU Maintenance Agreement No Optional Upgrade No
Licensed Programs No
Note. Programs included with this product are licensed under the terms and conditions of the License Agreements that are shipped with the feature or option.
All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the Lenovo machine type in which the feature is installed.
* To obtain copies of the Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller or call Lenovo.
Help and service information - Features and options
During the warranty period, support for a warranty related issue can be obtained by accessing Lenovo's on-line services (requires internet access account, not included) or calling the Support Center , 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer any questions regarding your new Lenovo option. Response time will vary depending on the number and nature of calls received. If you need warranty service, return or exchange is available. In addition, if your Lenovo option is installed in an Lenovo computer, you may be entitled to service at your location. For general questions related to the use of your options, fee-based support is available. Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative.
Accessing Lenovo on-line services:
- Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support
HELPWARE
HELPWARE Service comes with delivery of every Lenovo PC System in all European, Middle Eastern and African Countries.
- Outside the United States and Canada, contact your HelpWare number, your place of purchase, or your local sales office.