One configuration of the 12.1-inch model has an internal CD-ROM drive. The drive has a tray for loading the disc. The drive supports 24X data transfer rates using constant angular velocity (CAV) and a data buffer.
The CD-ROM drive supports the worldwide standards and specifications for CD-ROM and CD-digital audio discs described in the Sony/Philips Yellow Book and Red Book. The drive can read CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, PhotoCD, and Video CD discs as well as play standard audio discs.
Digital audio signals from the DVD-ROM can be played through the sound outputs under the control of the Sound Manager.