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IBM 22P6980 Ultrabay 2000 III 8;16x10x24 Internal IDE DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

Name: IBM 22P6980 Ultrabay 2000 III 8;16x10x24 Internal IDE DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: B00006W2OU

Status: IBM 22P6980 Ultrabay 2000 III 8;16x10x24…: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-18 04:24 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The IBM 22P6980 Ultrabay 2000 III 8;16x10x24 Internal IDE DVD/CD-RW Combo is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the PC & gaming hardware 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

✓ Up to 700 MB storage capacity
✓ Backed by IBM's warranty and support channels

Cons

✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Product descriptionIBM THINKPAD CDRW/DVD COMBO DRIVEAmazon.comThe IBM ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD Combo III Ultrabay 2000 drive gives you two drives in one with this high-speed, high-capacity, read and write storage solution. Fast write speeds up to 16x to CD-R and up to 10x to CD-RW media make it perfect for backing up files or sharing information with others. Store up to 700 MB of data.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored IBM 22P6980 Ultrabay 2000 III 8;16x10x24 Internal IDE DVD/CD-RW… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the PC & gaming hardware category. IBM's PC & gaming hardware 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 PC & gaming hardware 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

Up to 700 MB storage capacity
16x/10x/24x/8x Max
IDE/ATAPI interface
2 MB buffer size
Compatible with Windows 98, 2000, NT 4.0, Me, or XP

Full Specifications

Brand	IBM
Cache Size	2
Dimensions	16x10x24 in
Model Number	22P6980
Mfr Part Number	22P6980
Special Feature	Portable
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Hardware Interface	IDE
Additional Features	Portable
Hard Disk Interface	ATAPI
Customer Package Type	Box
Hard Disk Description	Ide
Hard Disk Form Factor	3.5 Inches
Digital Storage Capacity	700 MB
Cache Memory Installed Size	2
Global Trade Identification Number	00087944797104, 05019170797103

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