Simplify ! One drive now performs a variety of functions. With the ThinkPad Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive you can access and archive data, video, photo and music files on high capacity DVDs or less expensive CDs. Compatible with ThinkPad notebooks featuring the Ultrabay Enhanced modular bay, the drive ships with an Ultrabay 2000 adapter so it can be used in other ThinkPad notebooks and docks with Ultrabay Plus or Ultrabay 2000 modular bays.

Features & Benefits:

• Supports read and write access to the formats endorsed by the DVD Forum (DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM) and read access for the DVD+RW Alliance formats (DVD+R, DVD+RW). Read and write access to CD-R and CD-RW formats are also supported

• Stores up to 9.4GB per double-sided DVD-RAM disc, up to 4.7GB on other DVD discs and up to 700MB on CD media

• Silent Select feature allows you to upgrade to future generations of these drives without having to change the software or drivers - promotes stable software images

• Save Jobs feature allows you to save your customised CD layouts on the system, so you can access and modify the file selection at a later date before burning a new CD

• Includes VERITAS SimpleBackup to help you back up valuable data

• Includes WinDVD Creator Plus video editing and authoring software which can help you capture video from an external device (such as a DV camera or a VCR), edit scene lengths, add pictures, music, titles and special effects, and then burn the resulting file/s onto a DVD which is playable in most stand-alone DVD players

• Includes WinDVD movie navigator software for DVD movie playback

• When you install this accessory in an IBM PC, it's covered under the PC's limited warranty, which on specific models can provide a longer warranty period or an enhanced level of warranty service

• Rigorous IBM testing proves IBM accessories meet the highest standards so you can be certain of top quality

• Backed by IBM Service and Support