Apple USB SuperDrive

Compact and convenient, the Apple USB SuperDrive connects to your MacBook Pro with Retina display, MacBook Air, iMac, or Mac mini with a single USB cable and fits easily into a travel bag. It lets you install software and play and burn both CDs and DVDs, including double-layer DVDs.
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Features

The sleek, compact USB SuperDrive.
Everything you need in an optical drive.

Whether you’re at the office or on the road, you can play and burn both CDs and DVDs with the Apple USB SuperDrive. It’s perfect when you want to watch a DVD, install software, create backup discs and more.

Take it anywhere.

Only slightly bigger than a CD case, the Apple USB SuperDrive slips easily into your travel bag when you hit the road, and takes up little space on your desk or tray table when you’re working.

The essence of simplicity.

You’ll never have to worry about lost cables with the Apple USB SuperDrive. It connects to your MacBook Pro with Retina display, MacBook Air, iMac or Mac mini with a single USB cable that’s built into the SuperDrive. There’s no separate power adaptor, and it works whether your Mac is plugged in or running on battery power.

What's in the Box?

  • Apple USB SuperDrive with attached USB cable
  • User's Guide

System Requirements

Compatible with the following computers:
  • MacBook Pro with Retina display
  • MacBook Air
  • iMac (late 2012)
  • Mac mini (late 2009) and later

Technical Specifications

  • Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVDA±R DL/DVDA±RW/CD-RW)
  • DVD+R DL Write Speed : Writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 6x speed
  • DVD+R Write Speed : Writes DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed
  • DVD-R Write Speed : Writes DVD-R discs at up to 8x speed
  • DVD+RW Write Speed : Writes DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speed
  • DVD-RW Write Speed : Writes DVD-RW discs at up to 6x speed
  • DVD Read Speed : Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
  • CD-R Write Speed : Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed
  • CD-RW Write Speed : Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed
  • CD Read Speed : Reads CDs at up to 24x speed
Connections
  • USB 2.0
Dimensions
  • Height : 0.67 in./17mm
  • Width : 5.47 in./139mm
  • Depth : 5.47 in./139mm
  • Weight : 0.74 lb/335g

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Perfect DVD drive for Macbook Air Users

    • Written by from Birmingham

    For some reason, the burning speed is much faster on this SuperDrive than other standalone DVD drives you find on Amazon. I tried the Amazon Basic DVD drive, but the speed is so slow that I had to return it. The Apple USB SuperDrive doesn't have this problem, though. …More

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Good idea, but limited.

    • Written by from Sandwich

    This is a good idea when it comes to improving the design of the MacBooks, but for the hassle and the cost, you'd think it could be blu-ray capable. Seriously. The retina display has a resolution of 2880 x 1800. I think it's time for 1080p viewability. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great product.

    • Written by from Grandville

    I recently bought this to install software on my new MacBook Pro with retina display and it does its job quite well. Although it still irks me that such a device is even necessary in this day and age. Sure improved portability is a nice feature but taking away the optical disk drive to do so seems silly. Overall no complaints, however. …More

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    External DVD Player

    • Written by from Long Beach

    Apple DVD player still has the regional lock for DVD's unfortunately some of Apple products like this DVD player is based on 1990's technology. Please spend a few dollars from the billions to update the DVD player. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Remarkable product

    • Written by from Tecumseh

    I am new to the Mac industry, so I'm not up on all the latest and greatest devices for the Mac. Recently I purchased an Apple USB SuperDrive. It's a top-of-the-line product. I put in a CD DVD and it automatically imports. The Apple USB SuperDrive is a remarkable product thank you! …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Perfect!

    • Written by from Leamington Spa

    Purchased this when I got my new iMac as i still use CD's in my car and it works really well. I read some of the reviews left for this item and there are a mixed bunch, but so far in my experience, its worked really well and does the job well.

    Good for the money and looks tidy next to my new slim iMac.     …More

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Can I use Super Drive to watch dvds on my with TV ? iPad ?
  • Asked by Jennifer P from Mill Valley
  • 16/05/2013
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