Product Information
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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.
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What's in the Box?
- Apple USB SuperDrive with attached USB cable
- User's Guide
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Tech Specs
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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System Requirements
Compatible with the following computers:
- MacBook Pro with Retina display
- MacBook Air
- iMac (late 2012)
- Mac mini (late 2009) and later
Ratings & Reviews
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Perfect DVD drive for Macbook Air Users
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. …
- Written by Tianran G from Birmingham
1153 of 1314 people found this useful
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Good idea, but limited.
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 b e blu-ray capable. Seriously. The retina display has a resolution of 2880 x 1800. I think it's time for 1080p viewability. …
- Written by Paige G from Sandwich
1229 of 1493 people found this useful
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Great product.
I recently bought this to install software on my new MacBook Pro with retina display and it does its job quite well. Although it s till 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. …
- Written by Nick P from Grandville
962 of 1143 people found this useful
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External DVD Player
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. …
- Written by Mathew S from Long Beach
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Remarkable product
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! …
- Written by Bruce S from Tecumseh
11 of 14 people found this useful
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Perfect!
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. …- Written by Mark B from Leamington Spa
13 of 18 people found this useful
Questions & Answers
Answers from the community
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Can I use the new Apple USB Superdrive with my iMac?
- Asked by Daniel W from Cherry Hill
- 12/06/2012
Best Answer
Only usable with the mentioned products. Apple prevents you from using them in other devices by usin g firmwares in the superdrive that will not allow it. …
- Answered by Lisa M from Roseville
- 13/06/2012
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can i use this with my macbook pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)?
- Asked by Jordan D from Cudahy
- 27/12/2012
Answer
If your MacBook Pro came with an internal optical drive, then NO it won't work.
- Answered by Larry H from Tacoma
- 25/04/2013
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USB superdrive and blu ray
- Asked by Sarah M from Toowoomba
- 04/08/2012
Best Answer
The USB SuperDrive is only used for CD and DVD formats. It will not recognize a Blu-Ray Disk.
- Answered by Wess P from Charlotte
- 18/08/2012
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Superdrive for white MacBook that I bought in '07?
- Asked by Caitlin S from St. Augustine
- 20/02/2013
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can this be used with the black macbook?
- Asked by Aaron G from Philadelphia
- 05/11/2012
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Does it work with an older macbook air?
- Asked by Tom B from Welland
- 23/11/2012