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DVD-ROM Drive

One configuration of the iBook has an internal 8x-speed DVD-ROM drive. The drive has a tray for loading the disc. The drive is fully compatible with existing CD-ROM media; it supports CD-ROM at 24X speed maximum and DVD at 8X speed maximum using constant angular velocity (CAV). The DVD-ROM drive supports the following disc formats:

• DVD-ROM (one- or two-layer, one- or two-sided)

• CD-ROM (Modes 1 and 2) and CD-ROM XA (Mode 2, Forms 1 and 2)

• CD-Audio, Photo CD, CD-RW (read only), CD-R (read only), and CD-Extra

• CD-I (Mode 2, Forms 1 and 2), CD-I Ready, and CD-I Bridge

• Video CD

Digital audio signals from the DVD-ROM can be played through the sound outputs under the control of the Sound Manager.