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.

  • Title
  • Overview
  • Key prerequisites
  • At a glance
  • Description
  • Product number
  • Supplemental information

  • Announcement countries
  • Terms and conditions
  • Warranty and service
  • EZA # - 43N3200

  • Product Name
  • Announcement and Availability Dates
  • Product Number
  • Official Published Specifications - Start
  • Technical Information
  • Planning Information
  • Official Published Specifications - End
  • Publications
  • Security, Auditability, and Control
  • Product Structure
  • Terms and conditions
  • Help and service information - Features and options
  • HELPWARE

  • 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 files

    Overview

    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

    Performance Specifications 

    • 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
    • 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 : ???????
    (4) CD and DVD drives list maximum rates. Rates are variable and are often less than the maximum possible.

    Physical Specifications 

    • 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)

    Operating Environment 

    • Temperature: 5 to 50 deg B)) (41 to 122 deg (F))
    • Relative humidity: 10% to 80% (non-condensing)

    Agency Approvals 

    • 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.

    Software Requirements 

    • 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

    Cable Orders Required  No

    Installation Time  Approximately five minutes


    Official Published Specifications - End

    Packaging  One box (plain brown box -- not packaged for consumer)

    Shipment Group 

    • 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.

    Placing the call to Lenovo   

    • Outside the United States and Canada, contact your HelpWare number, your place of purchase, or your local sales office.
     
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