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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3.0 out of 5 stars

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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 : 17mm / 0.67 in.
  • Width : 139mm / 5.47 in.
  • Depth : 139mm / 5.47 in.
  • Weight : 335 g / 0.74 lb.

Ratings & Reviews

3.0

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Essential and flawless!

    • Written by from Chigwell

    I purchased this 2012 updated Super Drive directly from Apple at the same time I ordered my MacBook Air (due to it not having a built-in disc drive).

    It looks similar to the previously released Super Drive. However Apple claims that this updated model supports the new Retina Display MacBook, as well as providing support for other macs that do not come equipped with a built-in drive. It is well constructed and from the moment you open the box, you know you are in for a high quality item.

    The drives footprint is no larger than a standard CD case; I have taken mine in my bag to work and had no problems with added bulk or weight. It connects to the mac via USB and there is no additional software to install. It has not failed to recognise any DVD or CD that I have inserted. With a slot loading mechanism, there are no buttons on the drive and no hatches to lift. Simply insert the disc by sliding it in the slot and remove via the on screen eject button. I feel obliged to add that the cable from the Super Drive is fairly short (~12 inches). This may be a pro or con, depending on your needs, but the cable can be extended using a usb extension.

    Conclusively, the Super Drive is a premium product that works well out of the box, and presents with no issues. What you are getting is a device that compliments the aesthetics of your mac and functions efficiently. 5/5     …More

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Great but..!

    • Written by from West Bromwich

    Simple and straightforward, this drive does what it says on the tin. One caveat however, is that the usb lead used to connect the drive is ridiculously short which sometimes makes it inconvenient to use. You would think for the price charged Apple would supply an extension to the lead in case it was needed. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    very good

    • Written by from portland

    I got it after a mouth i got my MacBook Pro with retina because i need some thing that i can play my DVD with so got it and it very useful and easy to use!
    Highly recommend for those has the new MacBook Pro with retina or Air     …More

    161 of 188 people found this useful

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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

    13 of 17 people found this useful

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    ok but sometimes it wont eject

    • Written by from Kendal

    Worked fine for a few weeks and then it decided it wouldn't eject, seems like the disk is catching on the inside of the housing, works if you give it a jiggle, not ideal though. Trying to decided if I need to get a replacement or if its something I can live with. CD drives aren't Apples strong point any more it would seem. …More

    41 of 57 people found this useful

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Could be better

    • Written by from SHEFFIELD

    I find this drive to be quite slow at importing any CD's into iTunes on my MacBook Pro Retina. Import times average around x6. My 7 year old PC can import the same CD at around 25x?
    I've not tried with any other CD drives on my Mac so maybe I'm wrong to blame the drive. I'll not dock any stars for this reason, but it's still worth a mention.

    The build quality is excellent, as I'd expect for the price. It loses stars simply because of the short USB cable that cannot be detached, I'd expect a bit more at this level.     …More

    23 of 37 people found this useful

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