IBM Multi-Burner Plus — Updated Option Delivers Increased Burn Speeds Over the Previous IBM Multi-Burner Plus and Comprehensive Software Bundle

Hardware Announcement February 15, 2005

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IBM Multi-Burner Plus — Updated option delivers increased burn speeds over the previous IBM Multi-Burner Plus and comprehensive software bundle

Overview The IBM Multi-Burner Plus benefits from outstanding IBM quality, At a glance The next generation of IBM reliability, compatibility, and testing Multi-Burner Plus eliminates the programs. As one of the premier PC The new IBM Multi-Burner Plus need to choose between competing manufacturers, IBM installs and tests supports all recordable DVD recordable DVD formats. This drive thousands of desktop optical drives formats endorsed by the DVD supports all formats released by the every year. Forum and DVD+RW Alliance. DVD Forum and DVD+RW Alliance, You no longer need to choose including: Key prerequisites between formats, and can select the best format for individual tasks. • DVD-RAM • Pentium PC4 Additional features include: • DVD-R • DVD-RW • Bus mastering EIDE connection • Increased burn speeds • DVD+R compared to the previous • Microsoft Windows 2000, • DVD+R double layer offering — burns DVDs at up to Windows Me, and Windows XP 1 2 • DVD+RW 16x (22 MB/sec) • 32 MB RAM The IBM Multi-Burner Plus can also • Supports writing DVD+R write to CD-R and CD-RW media. • 150 MB free hard disk space Double Layer media This new offering features increased • Burns CD-R and CD-RW discs burn speeds compared to the Planned availability date previous IBM Multi-Burner Plus, • Buffer underrun protection — enabling you to write DVDs at up to March 1, 2005 helps reduce write errors 16x (22 MB/sec) with buffer underrun 1 • protection. When referring to DVD-writing, one X Comprehensive software is approximately equal to 1380 KB/s. 3 2 bundle completes the solution A comprehensive software bundle CD/DVD drive speeds list maximum rates; rates are variable and are • One-year limited warranty helps you get the most out of this often less than the maximum new drive. Software includes: possible. For technical support: 3 Some software may differ from its • WinDVD Creator Plus video retail version (if available), and may • Call the IBM Support Center at editing and authoring software for not include user manuals or all 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378) capturing, editing, and creating program functionality. Software license agreements may apply. or your own videos. Save your 4 home videos to DVD-Recordable Pentium II 233 MHz minimum • Request technical information discs that are compatible with required for MPEG-2 playback. via the Personal Computing most set-top consumer DVD Division Web site at players and most PC DVD drives. http://www.ibm.com/pc/support • WinDVD by Intervideo for playback of MPEG-2 files and DVD movies. • IBM RecordNow for burning CDs and DVDs. • IBM SimpleBackup for reliable system backup of up to 9.4 GB per DVD-RAM disc.

This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com.

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Additional information: All offers are subject to availability. IBM reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice. IBM is not responsible for photographic or typographic errors. IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services.

Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act

The IBM Multi-Burner Plus is capable when used in accordance with IBM′s associated documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used with the product properly interoperates with it. IBM assumes that Section 508 applies only to normal and routine end-user operations, and not to setup and service functions. The IBM Multi-Burner Plus includes certain third-party software not covered under the IBM license agreement. IBM makes no representation about the Section 508 status of these products. Contact the vendor for information on the Section 508 status of its products.

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Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

105-083 -2- IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information

February 15, 2005

IBM Multi-Burner Plus (73P3370) Agency approvals • FCC label Product positioning: The IBM Multi-Burner Plus — is the • UL mark top-of-the-line offering in the IBM optical product line. It • CUL mark supports the DVD Forum DVD-Multi Player/Recorder specifications, the DVD+RW Alliance formats, and Hardware requirements: The IBM Multi-Burner Plus is CD-R/CD-RW burning. supported on the following IBM systems: Technical information Description Machine type Model Performance specifications ThinkCentre A30 8191, 8198, 8199, All • 5 Maximum sustained data transfer rates : 8316, 8434, 2296 All − Read/write: — -- 4.7/9.4 GB DVD-RAM: 5x PCAV (6.9 4.1 MB/s) ThinkCentre A50 8320, 8419, 8084, All (write verify off) 8085, 8175, 8176, All − Read: 8147, 8148, 8177, All -- 2.6 GB DVD-RAM: 2x ZCLV (2.7 MB/s) 8178, 8149, 8126, All — -- 4.7 GB DVD-ROM: 16x CAV (22.1 9.1 MB/s) 8174 All -- 8.5 GB DVD-ROM: 8x CAV (11.0 — 4.5 MB/s) — -- 4.7 GB DVD-R: 12x CAV (16.6 6.9 MB/s) ThinkCentre A50p 8192, 8193, 8194, All — -- 4.7 GB DVD-RW: 8x CAV (11.0 4.5 MB/s) 8195, 8196, 8197, All — -- 4.7 GB DVD+R: 12x CAV (16.6 6.9 MB/s) 8432, 8433 All -- 8.5 GB DVD+R DL: 8x CAV (11.0 — 4.5 MB/s) — -- 4.7 GB DVD+RW: 8x CAV (11.0 4.5 MB/s) ThinkCentre A51 8424, 8425 All -- 650 MB CD-ROM: 40x CAV (6.0 — 2.5 MB/s) — -- 650 MB CD-R: 40x CAV (6.0 2.5 MB/s) ThinkCentre A51p 8420, 8422, 8423, All — -- 650 MB CD-RW: 40x CAV (6.0 2.5 MB/s) 8427 All − Write: — -- 4.7 GB DVD-R: 16x PCAV (22.1 9.1 MB/s) ThinkCentre M50 8185, 8186, 8187, All -- 4.7 GB DVD-RW: 6x CLV (8.3 MB/s) 8188, 8189, 8190, All — -- 4.7 GB DVD+R: 16x PCAV (22.1 9.1 MB/s) 8413, 8414, 8415, All -- 8.5 GB DVD+R DL: 4x CLV (5.5 MB/s) 8430, 8431 All -- 4.7 GB DVD+RW: 8x ZCLV (11.0 — 8.3 MB/s) — -- 650 MB CD-R: 40x ZCLV (6.0 2.4 MB/s) ThinkCentre M51 8141, 8142, 8143, All — -- 650 MB CD-RW: 24x ZCLV (3.6 2.4 MB/s) 8144, 8095 All • Maximum burst data transfer rates: − Ultra DMA Mode 4: 66.6 MB/s ThinkCentre S50 8183, 8184, 8416, All − Multiword DMA Mode 2: 16.6 MB/s 8417, 8418, 8419 All − ATA PIO Mode 4: 16.6 MB/s • Average access times: ThinkCentre S51 8171, 8172, 8098 All − CD-ROM/R: 125 ms − DVD-ROM/R: 145 ms IntelliStation Z Pro 6221 All − DVD-RAM: 165 ms IntelliStation M Pro6 6849, 6850, 6229, All 5 CD/DVD drive speeds list maximum rates; rates are variable 6219, 6220, 6230 All and are often less than the maximum possible. IntelliStation E Pro6 6204, 6214, 6216, All Physical specifications (approximate) 6226 All

• Height: 42.0 mm (1.7 in) Intellistation A Pro 6224 All • Width: 149.0 mm (5.87 in) • Length: 190.0 mm (7.48 in) • Weight: 0.87 kg (1.92 lb) • Reliability: 100,000 POH MTBF (20% usage)

Operating environment • Temperature: 5° to 45°C (41° to 113°F) • Relative humidity: 15% to 85% (non-condensing)

This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com.

IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 105-083 Shipment group Description Machine type Model • IBM Multi-Burner Plus NetVista A21 6339, 6341, 6346, All • User′s Guide and software CDs 6347 All • 18-inch 80-conductor IDE cable, 2 drops • Mounting screws (4) NetVista A30/A30p 8309, 8310, 8311, All • Quick Start Guide 8312, 8313, 8314, All • Safety information book on CD 8315, 8198, 8199, All Note: The User′s Guide CD (73P3309) is shipped with 8191, 8316, 8434, All each drive and is available in the following languages: 2289, 2296, 6824, All 6826 All • U.S. English • Brazilian Portuguese NetVista M41 6790, 6791, 6792, All • Czech 6793, 6794, 2273, All • French 6043 All • German • Italian NetVista M42 8303, 8304, 8305, All • Japanese 8306, 8307, 8181, All • Simplified Chinese 8182, 8301 All • Slovak • Spanish NetVista S42 8317, 8319, 8318 All • Traditional Chinese • Turkish eServer xSeries 205 8480 All The Publication Notification System (PNS) is not available. 6 Systems with I3D and FireGL1 graphic chipsets do not support MPEG-2 playback. Security, auditability, and control

Note: All models with Pentium II processors 133 MHz, This product uses the security and auditability features and higher, are supported. The drive is black. of the system on which it is installed.   Software requirements: Microsoft Windows 2000, Terms and conditions Windows Me, or Windows XP

Compatibility: The IBM Multi-Burner Plus is compatible Field-installable Yes with the following DVD and CD formats: Customer setup Yes Warranty period7 1 year • DVD-RAM V1.0 (2.6 GB) (read) and V2.2 (4.7/9.4 GB) Service type CRU (read and write) Maintenance agreement No • DVD-ROM V1.0 (4.7/8.5 GB) (read) Optional upgrade No • DVD-R V1.0 (3.9 GB) and V2.0 for Authoring (4.7 GB) Licensed programs Yes (read) • DVD-R V2.1 for General (4.7 GB) (read and write) Note: Programs included with this product are licensed • DVD-RW V1.2 (4.7 GB) (read and write) under the terms and conditions of the license agreements • DVD+R (read and write) that are shipped with the feature or option. • DVD+R Double Layer (read and write) All other terms and conditions are the same as those • DVD+RW (read and write) applicable to the IBM machine type in which the feature • CD-RW (read and write) is installed. • CD-R (read and write) • CD-ROM mode-1 data (read) 7 To obtain copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, • CD-ROM mode-2 data (read) contact your reseller or call IBM. • CD-ROM XA (read) • In the United States, call 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378), or write CD Audio (read and play) to: • CD-I (read) • Photo CD (single and multisession) Warranty Information • Video CD (read) P.O. Box 12195 • CD-Extra (read) Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709 • CD-TEXT (read) Attn: Dept UF2A/B203 • Super Audio CD (compatible layer in Hybrid disc type) Help and service information — Features and Note: Some software configurations may not be options compatible with all media. During the warranty period you can obtain support for a Limitations: None warranty-related issue by accessing IBM online services (requires Internet access account, not included) or by Planning information calling the IBM Support Center , 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer any questions regarding your new IBM Cable orders required: No option. Response time will vary depending on the number and nature of calls received. If you need warranty Installation time: Approximately 20 minutes service, return or exchange is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed in an IBM computer, you may Packaging: One box (plain brown box — not packaged for be entitled to service at your location. For general consumer) questions related to the use of your options, fee-based support is available. Your technical support

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IBM Multi-Burner Plus 73P3370 $169 8 IBM price; does not include tax or shipping and is subject to change without notice. Reseller prices may vary.

Trademarks

ThinkCentre and NetVista are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. IntelliStation, eServer, and xSeries are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

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