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ThinkPad 770 DVD Drive - Product Overview

Applicable to: World-Wide


General Information
The ThinkPad 770 is one of the first mobile systems to offer a DVD CD-ROM option. This DVD IDE drive features high-capacity 4.7 GB storage, backward capability to existing CD-ROM software, and fast throughput approximating the speed of a 16X Max CD-ROM drive. The drive provides access to the growing list of software, databases, and movies now available on both the standard CD-ROM media storage and the new DVD storage. The DVD drive connects directly to the internal IDE controller in the system unit. A newer, more robust DVD navigator, used for viewing presentations and movie content, is included with the ThinkPad 770 DVD Drive. This DVD navigator is compatible with both Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating systems. Features include:

Warranty: 3 year limited Customer Carry-In Exchange

This product replaces:
11J8950 - ThinkPad 770 DVD Drive

This product was replaced by:
*

Packaging:
One box containing...


Marketing and FRU Part Numbers
World Wide...
Marketing part number -> 05K8886
FRU part number -> 05K9014

Additional Part Numbers
Part number(s) for ordering multiple quantities:
None

Associated FRU Part Number(s):
None

Product Dates
World Wide...
Announce Date-> 9/22/1998
Planned Availability Date-> 10/23/1998
Withdrawal Date-> Not Applicable
Effective Withdrawal Date-> Not Applicable

Technical Specifications
Performance Specifications as known at time of announcement:
Average access time:
DVD mode: 180 ms (typical)
CD-ROM Mode: 150 ms (typical), 400ms (full stroke)

Average data transfer rate:
DVD mode: 1352 to 2704 Kbps
CD-ROM Mode: 1035 to 2400 Kbps

Buffer size: 128 KB

Bus Interface: ATAPI

Physical, Environmental, and Compatibility Specifications as known at time of announcement:
Weight: 0.64 lbs ( kg)
Height: .79 inches (20.0 mm)
Width: 5.31 inches (135.0 mm)
Depth: 5.89 inches (149.8 mm)

Operating Temperature:


Storage Temperature:

Agency Approvals:


ENERGY STAR-Compliant: *. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

Hardware Requirements for IBM systems:
This drive is supported on all models of the ThinkPad 770 and the SelectaDock III.

Hardware Requirements for Non-IBM systems:
No information available

Supported Operating Systems:


Limitations: Some configurations may not be supported.

Supported Software: Not Applicable

Other: None

Document Note(s):

  1. The symbol * is used to denote that the information is currently unavailable for this product.
  2. All dates are represented in the US English format of mm/dd/yyyy (where mm=month, dd=day, yyyy=year).
  3. FRU stands for Field Replacement Unit. It is the part number used for ordering service/replacement parts.
  4. Effective Withdrawal means that on the given date IBM will have withdrawn the products from marketing. After that date, the product can not be obtained directly from IBM.

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Date Created

18-09-98

Last Updated

06-04-99

Revision Date

06-04-2000

Brand

IBM Options

Product Family

DVD Drives

Machine Type

Internal

Model

05K8886

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