IBM

Lenovo ThinkCentre 16x Internal IDE DVD-ROM Drive (Black)

Name: Lenovo ThinkCentre 16x Internal IDE DVD-ROM Drive (Black)
Brand: IBM
SKU: B00006B8RX

Bottom line: The IBM Lenovo ThinkCentre 16x Internal IDE DVD-ROM Drive is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 5.25-inch half-height form factor

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

From the ManufacturerOverviewThe new IBM 16X Max RAM-Read DVD-ROM drives deliver the latest DVD media compatibility. These new drives read:All currently available DVD-RAM media that is shipped in Type II cartridgesDVD-R mediaSingle- and dual-layer DVDs with up to 17 GB capacity per discAll popular CD mediaMaximum DVD-read speed is 16X CAV and maximum CD-read speed is 40X CAV. Decoding software for DVD-video playback is also included.These drives are well-suited for customers distributing education and database applications and for those handling large capacity data requirements such as…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored IBM Lenovo ThinkCentre 16x Internal IDE DVD-ROM Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. IBM's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

5.25-inch half-height form factor
16X-7X CAV read speed of DVD media
40X-17X read speed of CD media
Decoding software for MPEG-2 and movie playback
One-year limited warranty

Full Specifications

Brand	IBM
Read Speed	21.77 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count	1 Count
Form Factor	5.25-inch half-height
Model Number	22P6950
Built-In Media	IDE cable, Internal 'Y' Audio cable, Mounting Screws (4), 16X Max RAM-Read DVD-ROM User's Guide, Laser Safety Guide, MPEG-2 software decoding CD
Mfr Part Number	22P6950
Number of Packs	1
Special Feature	MPEG-2 Decoding and Enhanced Data Transfer Rates
Hardware Platform	PC
Compatible Devices	Desktop Computers with IDE Port
Enclosure Material	Plastic
Hardware Interface	IDE
Additional Features	MPEG-2 Decoding and Enhanced Data Transfer Rates
Hard Disk Interface	IDE
Customer Package Type	Box
Connectivity Technology	IDE
Specific Uses For Product	personal
Optical Storage Read Speed	16X DVD, 40X CD
Cache Memory Installed Size	2

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