Other Components For GNU / Linux

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9.5mm Ultra Slim SATA Blu-ray / DVD Writer For GNU / Linux (TPE-BLUDVSATA95)
Careful what you buy- Not all Blu-ray drives are the same! Many can't burn Blu-ray discs and others that can have sketchy support for playing Blu-ray media, but not our 9.5mm Ultra Slim SATA Blu-ray / DVD Writer. Our 9.5mm Blu-ray Writer can both play Blu-ray media and features support for burning Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and CDs.

If you are looking for a solid optical drive look no further as this drive is one of the best. The drive works great for anyone looking to add an inexpensive easy-to-use backup solution to their computer or for playing Blu-ray media via third party firmwares and software.

For those interested in Blu-ray for entertainment our Blu-ray writer also supports flashing of third party firmwares. This can enable playback and ripping of most Blu-ray media on the market today. The flashing of third party firmware is both possible and easier than ever thanks to the drive shipping with unencrypted stock firmware.

Looking for a low cost backup solution? With Blu-ray write speeds of up to 6x and discs capable of storing 100GB it's hard to go wrong. Discs are available in 25GB, 50GB, and 100GB capacities. The drive is also compatible with many popular burning applications for GNU / Linux such as K3B and media / video players such as VLC.

  • A Perfect Companion For Thin & Light Laptops : Assuming your laptop has a 9.5mm SATA slot for an optical drive!

  • Burn Discs Fast: Supports Blu-ray speeds up to 6x, DVD+R discs at up to 8x, & CD-Rs at up to 24x

  • Firmware Updates Compatible: With third party firmwares our drives can play most Blu-ray discs

  • Plug & Record: Up to 100GB of files, photos, & documents can be recorded onto a BD-XL disc

  • With Third Party Firmware & Supported GNU/Linux Software: Play & Even Rip 4K Ultra HD Video

  • Best Supported Blu-ray Drive For GNU/Linux & Free Software: In-house & third party documentation


Fast shipping:

Most customers will receive this item within 1-5 business days when selecting our "Standard Shipping" option or our USPS shipping option if within the US. Most others in populated regions will generally get it within 6-10 business days.

Category Specification
BD-R (SL) (Max Write Speed) 2x CLV, 4x PCAV, 6x CAV
M-DISC BD (BD-R) (Max Write Speed) 2x CLV, 4x PCAV
BD-R (DL) (Max Write Speed) 2x CLV, 4x PCAV, 6x CAV
BD-R (TL) (Max Write Speed) 2x CLV, 4x PCAV
BD-R (QL) (Max Write Speed) 2x CLV, 4x PCAV
BD-R (LTH) (Max Write Speed) 2x CLV, 4x PCAV, 6x CAV
BD-RE (SL/DL/TL) (Max Write Speed) 2x CLV
DVD-R (SL) (Max Write Speed) 2x CLV, 4x PCAV, 8x CAV
DVD-R (DL) (Max Write Speed) 2x CLV, 4x, 6x ZCLV
DVD+R (SL) (Max Write Speed) 2.4x CLV, 4x PCAV, 8x CAV
M-DISC DVD (DVD+R) (Max Write Speed) 4x PCAV
DVD+R (DL) (Max Write Speed) 2.4x CLV, 6x ZCLV
DVD+RW (Max Write Speed) 2.4x, 3.3x CLV, 4x, 6x, 8x ZCLV
DVD-RW (Max Write Speed) 2x, 3x CLV, 4x, 6x ZCLV
DVD-RAM (Max Write Speed) 2x, 3x CLV, 5x PCAV
CD-R (Max Write Speed) 10x CLV, 16x PCAV, 24x CAV
CD-RW (Max Write Speed) 4x, 10x CLV, 16x ZCLV
BD-ROM SL/DL (Max Read Speed) 6x CAV
BD-R SL/DL (Max Read Speed) 6x CAV
BD-R TL/QL 6x CAV
BD-R SL LTH (Max Read Speed) 6x CAV
BD-R SL LTH (Max Read Speed) 6x CAV
BD-RE SL/DL (Max Read Speed) 6x CAV
BD-RE TL (Max Read Speed) 4x PCAV
BDMV (AACS Compliant Disc)(SL/DL) (Max Read Speed) 6x CAV
DVD-ROM SL/DL (Max Read Speed) 8x CAV
DVD-R SL/DL (Max Read Speed) 8x CAV
DVD+R SL/DL (Max Read Speed) 8x CAV
DVD-RW (Max Read Speed) 8x CAV
DVD+RW (Max Read Speed) 8x CAV
DVD-RAM (Max Read Speed) 2x, 3x CLV, 5x PCAV
DVD-Video (CSS Compliant Disc)(SL/DL) (Max Read Speed) 8x CAV
CD-R/RW/ROM (Max Read Speed) 24x / 24x / 24x CAV
CD-DA (Max Read Speed) 24x CAV
BD-ROM ACCESS TIME (1/3 STROKE) 250ms typ.
DVD-ROM ACCESS TIME (1/3 STROKE) 200ms typ.
CD-ROM ACCESS TIME (1/3 STROKE) 200ms typ.
BD-ROM SUSTAINED TRANSFER RATE 26.97 MB/s (6x) max.
DVD-ROM SUSTAINED TRANSFER RATE 11.08 MB/s (6x) max.
CD-ROM SUSTAINED TRANSFER RATE 3.6 MB/s (24x) max.
BUFFER SIZE 4MB Buffer Under-run prevention function embedded
HOST INTERFACE SATA
OPERATING SYSTEMS (supported) GNU/Linux
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (Minimium) CPU Intel Pentium D 3.2GHz or Higher (with USB 2.0)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (Reccomended) CPU Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz or higher
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS HDD 30GB or more of available space
(60GB for Blu-ray Disc authoring)
RAM 1GB or Higher
BD Video Playback CPU Following CPU recommended - Intel:E6400 or higher


Have questions?
E-mail support or call us at: 1-888-39-THINK (84465)


The drive is supported across all recent distributions and releases. If you have any questions feel free to contact sales.

Please note: We only provide direct support for select functionality and documenation as is posted to our web site. For more information see the owners manual. We do not support third party documention nor functionality pertaining to: Third party firmwares, flashing of third party firmwares, ripping of audio/video discs, or playback of commercially produced video discs.
5.25-inch Ultra-Fast 16X SATA Blu-ray Writer For GNU/Linux (TPE-BLUDVSATA)
Careful what you buy- Not all Blu-ray drives are the same! Many can't burn Blu-ray discs and others that can have sketchy support for playing Blu-ray media, but not our Ultra-Fast 16X Blu-ray / DVD Writer. This Blu-ray Writer can both play Blu-ray media and features support for burning Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and CDs.

If you are looking for a solid optical drive look no further as this drive is one of the best. The drive works great for anyone looking to add an inexpensive easy-to-use backup solution to their computer or for playing Blu-ray media via third party firmwares and software.

For those interested in Blu-ray for entertainment our Blu-ray writer also supports flashing of third party firmwares. This can enable playback and ripping of most Blu-ray media on the market today. The flashing of third party firmware is both possible and easier than ever thanks to the drive shipping with unencrypted stock firmware.

Looking for a low cost backup solution? With Blu-ray write speeds of up to 16x and discs capable of storing 100GB it's hard to go wrong. Discs are available in 25GB, 50GB, and 100GB capacities. The drive is also compatible with many popular burning applications for GNU / Linux such as K3B and media / video players such as VLC.

  • 5.25" drive designed for a traditional desktop system and offers faster speeds than other drives on the market

  • Burn Discs Fast: Supports burning Blu-ray discs at up to 16x, DVD±R discs at up to 16x, & CD-Rs at up to 48x

  • Firmware Flashable: With third party firmware our drives can play most Blu-ray discs including 4k UltraHD

  • Plug & Record: Up to 100GB of files, photos, & documents can be recorded onto a BD-XL disc

  • With Third Party Firmware & Appropriate GNU/Linux Software: Play & Even Rip 4K Ultra HD Video

  • Best Supported Blu-ray Drive For GNU/Linux & Free Software: In-house & third party documentation

  • Includes drive, but requires SATA cable sold separately (see optional SATA cable below)


Fast shipping:

Most customers will receive this item within 1-5 business days when selecting our "Standard Shipping" option or our USPS shipping option if within the US. Most others in populated regions will generally get it within 6-10 business days.

Category Specification
Face-plate Color Black
Read Speed (max) BD-ROM : 12X
BD-R(SL, M-DISC) : 12X
BD-RE : 10X
DVD-ROM : 16X
DVD+R : 16X
DVD-R : 16X
DVD+R(SL, M-DISC) : 12X
DVD+RW : 12X
DVD-RW : 12X
DVD+R(DL) : 12X
DVD-R(DL) : 12X
DVD-RAM : 5X
CD-ROM : 48X
CD-R : 48X
Write Speed (max) BD-R : 16X
BD-R(SL, M-DISC) : 4X
BD-R(DL) : 12X
BD-R(TL) : 8X
BD-R(QL) : 6X
BD-RE : 2X
DVD+R : 16X
DVD-R : 16X
DVD+R(SL, M-DISC) : 4X
DVD+RW : 8X
DVD-RW : 6X
DVD+R(DL) : 8X
DVD-R(DL) : 8X
DVD-RAM : 5X
CD-R : 48X
CD-RW : 24X
Interface SATA
M-DISC Yes, designed for archival-quality storage for up to 1,000 years
O/S Compatibility Linux
MS Windows® 11
MS Windows® 10
MS Windows® 8 / 8.1 (Note: ThinkPenguin, Inc does not offer end-user support for MS Windows)
System Requirements CPU: Intel® Pentium® D 945(3.4 GHz) or higher
RAM: 1 GB or more is recommended
HDD: 10 GB or more
HDCP compatible screen for some high definition digital content
Power Requirement (internal drive) DC+5V ±2.5%, DC+12V ±3%
Bundled Software NA (see documenation for info on apps and burning tips)
Dimensions 170 x 146 x 41 mm (L/W/H)
Drive Weight 650 ± 50 g
Includes Drive (request SATA & power cables in comment section at check out if you need them)


Have questions?
E-mail support or call us at: 1-888-39-THINK (84465)


The drive is supported across all recent distributions and releases. If you have any questions feel free to contact sales.

Please note: We only provide direct support for select functionality and documenation as is posted to our web site. We do not support third party documention nor functionality pertaining to: Third party firmwares, flashing of third party firmwares, ripping of audio/video discs, or playback of commercially produced video discs.
RS-232 DB9 Serial to USB Adapter for GNU/Linux (TPE-SERLDB9)
Are you in the market for a RS232 DB9 serial adapter? Don't get just any adapter. Get an adapter that has proper support under GNU/Linux. Many adapters on the market utilize chipsets that don't have drivers for newer operating systems and/or utilize chipsets that don't have proper support under GNU/Linux.

  • Brand new and high quality

  • Utilizes a widely supported prolific PL-2303 chipset (and device ID)

  • USB to RS-232 (DB 9-pin male serial port) interface

  • Support for most popular and libre (free) distributions too!

  • Not dependent on binary blobs, or proprietary drivers-firmware

  • Supported on Linux since kernel 2.5.45: Uses driver/module usbserial_generic


This adapter will work with all recent distributions and releases.

18W/3.0A USB Power Adapter (US Plug Only, TPE-18WUSBPWR)
Are you having problems powering a USB 4G modem or other device via a router or mini board computer? Often routers and mini board computers have power adapters that will supply adequate power under normal conditions, but insufficient power when additional devices like USB 4G modems, wifi adapters, and similar are connected. This can often be resolved by upgrading the USB power adapter. This 18W/3.0A USB power adapter for instance should solve that problem when utilized with our mini wireless router line-up and USB 4G/5G modems. It's likely to work for most other similar devices.
  • Works great for mini board computers, routers, and similar small/low power devices powered via USB

  • Quick Charge 3.0 works great for charging phones fast too: from 0% up to 80% in about 35 mins

  • Power devices up to 5V/3A: More power for your mini board computers, routers, and similar devices

  • Provides a single USB-A port
6ft USB 2.0 Hi-Speed A/B Cable For Printers And Other Devices (TPE-6FTUSBPRCB)
This standard 6ft USB 2.0 Hi-Speed A/B Cable connects USB Type-B printers, hard drives, scanners and other computer peripherals to your desktop or laptop computer. Backward compatible with earlier USB generations, this six-foot cable supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps, making it ideal for most printers, but also many other types of USB peripheral.

  • Foil and Braid Shielding to reduce EMI/RFI Interference

  • Connectors: A Male to B Male Device Cable

  • Compatible with USB 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0

  • Twisted-Pair construction to ensure high-speed, error-free data transfer

  • Foil and Braid Shielding to reduce EMI/RFI Interference

7ft CAT7 10 Gigabit Ethernet Cable (TPE-7FTETHER)
Upgrade your network and enjoy clean and clear transmissions with a high quality CAT7 Ethernet Patch Cable. This patch cable lets you connect a laptop or desktop computer to a wall outlet, modem, router or another networking device. It meets the CAT7 standard and is suitable for use with 10GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-T, and 10BASE-T networks, ensuring reliable and high-speed connectivity in up to 10 gigabit speed networks. Patch cables are also handy in home offices and hotel rooms to establish a wired Internet connection.

  • Supports speeds of up to 10 gigabit per second

  • Standard: Cat 7, S/STP; Meets TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10 Specifications

  • Copper conductors enhance cable performance

  • Contact Plating: 50 Micron Gold plated Contact Pins in each Shielded RJ45 Connector

  • Cable Structure: 8 wires Stranded Copper with shielding

  • Flat cable

  • Conductor Gauge: 30 AWG

  • Cable Performance: Up to 600 MHz

Color note: We have a variety of colors, a random color will be shipped unless you ask for something specific.
20ft CAT6 Gigabit Ethernet Cable (TPE-20FTETHER)
Upgrade your network and enjoy clean and clear transmissions with a high quality CAT6 Ethernet Patch Cable. This patch cable lets you connect a laptop or desktop computer to a wall outlet, modem, router or another networking device. It meets the CAT6 standard and is suitable for use with 100/1000BASE-T gigabit networks. Patch cables are also handy in home offices and hotel rooms to establish a wired Internet connection.

  • Supports speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second

  • Snagless design prevents cracking and breaking

  • RJ45 plugs with 50-micron gold-plated connectors for clear signal

  • 4 twisted pairs of stranded copper wires prevent crosstalk

~350W Flex ATX Form Factor Power Supply
Did a storm kill your power supply? Pick up one of our high quality and reliable power supplies. While we don't always stock the same power supplies we do always stock models that work great for the majority of users and have a low-risk of failing for no good reason. While we can't give you detailed specs here be assured you'll be able to hook up multiple hard drives, optical drives, and power most motherboards without a problem. If you have a high end graphics card however this may not be an appropriate power supply for you. If you have any questions or want to know more reach out to our support team for details.

We stock high quality ~350W Flex ATX power supplies that offer a good price for performance ratio and have a proven track record of reliability. From one generation to the next-it's not always the same manufacturers offering the best product- and sometimes even within a generation the model number or manufacturing run matter.

  • Get a power supply that is of good quality & highly reliable

  • Small form Factor PSU (such as high end custom Network Area Storage devices and mini servers etc)

  • Supports standard Flex ATX form factor systems

  • Compatibility assured: If it doesn't work send it back within 14 days for a refund!

  • We only stock parts that incorporate quality components and have proven to be reliable

  • If you need assistance determining what power supply you may need contact support


Standard ~500W ATX Power Supply
Did a storm kill your power supply? Pick up one of our high quality and reliable power supplies. While we don't always stock the same power supplies we do always stock models that work great for the majority of users and have a low-risk of failing for no good reason. While we can't give you detailed specs here be assured you'll be able to hook up multiple hard drives, optical drives, and power most motherboards without a problem. If you have a high end graphics card however this may not be an appropriate power supply for you. If you have any questions or want to know more reach out to our support team for details.

We stock high quality ~500W ATX power supplies that offer a good price for performance ratio and have a proven track record of reliability. From one generation to the next-it's not always the same manufacturers offering the best product- and sometimes even within a generation the model number or manufacturing run matter.

  • Get a power supply that is of good quality & highly reliable

  • Compatibility assured: If it doesn't work send it back within 14 days for a refund!

  • We only stock parts that incorporate quality components and have proven to be reliable

  • If you need assistance determining what power supply you may need contact support


Laptop Battery For A Penguin Laptop
Looking for a replacement battery for one of our laptops? We stock high quality original replacement parts including batteries for new and old models. We can also do installs on laptops with a built-in internal battery for an additional small fee. If you need a battery replacement for a laptop with a detachable battery feel free to fill out the information below and we'll dig through our stock and in most instances locate and ship a new replacement battery.

Note: This is only for customers in the United States. Others should contact support for available options.