594 Questions on Software & Accessories
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Does the new 13" Macbook Pro (announced October 22nd, 2012) with Retina Display have a CD drive installed?
If not, is there an accessory compatible with the notebook that runs CD drives? Also, if not, which Apple notebooks DO have built in CD drives?
- Asked by Seth C from Lake Elmo
- Oct 24, 2012
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Best Answer
The new 13" MacBook Pro with Retina does not have a CD/DVD "Superdrive" installed. They do offer a USB Superdrive under accessories for Mac (sorry, I can't put a link in here). The MacBook Pro laptops in 13" and 15" WITHOUT Retina display still have Superdrives built-in.
- Answered by Robert C from Glendale
- Oct 25, 2012
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Can I upgrade from snow leopard to Mountain lion directly?
I'm currently running version 10.6.8 which I believe is snow leopard, I did not purchase Mac OS X Lion, but Mountain lion looks quite good so I'd like to buy it, is it possible for me to make the switch directly?
- Asked by Sartaj S
- Jun 12, 2012
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Does the new 13" Macbook Pro (announced October 22nd, 2012) with Retina Display have a CD drive installed?
Drive installed
- Asked by Chalitrat H
- Mar 1, 2013
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Best Answer
No. You have to purchase the Apple SuperDrive USB disc drive seperately if you wish to operate anything involving CD's or DVD's.
- Answered by Benjamin C from Jackson
- Mar 14, 2013
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Could I add a CD drive onto the MacBook Pro with Rentina Display?
I want to purchase the MacBook Pro with Retina display. However I want to download some CDs. I mean its not a super necessary thing. So if its not possible it won't discourage me from still buying one. I was just wondering if that is a possibility. Thank you.
- Asked by Lauralisa O from Palm Harbor
- May 11, 2013
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yes you can,
with the mac super drive which costs £65.00- Answered by Michelle S from Manchester
- May 14, 2013
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can i use this with my macbook pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)?
- Asked by Jordan D from Cudahy
- Dec 27, 2012
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- Asked about: Apple USB SuperDrive
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If your MacBook Pro came with an internal optical drive, then NO it won't work.
- Answered by Larry H from Tacoma
- Apr 25, 2013
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USB superdrive and blu ray
Does the USB superdrive play Blu Ray movies?
- Asked by Sarah M from Toowoomba
- Aug 4, 2012
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- Asked about: Apple USB SuperDrive
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
- Aug 18, 2012
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is there a built in mic on my mac mini
i am trying to use Skype on my mac mini. i have a web cam plugged into a USB port. i can see video, but no one can hear me. is there no built in mic on this machine?
- Asked by Mark M from Teaneck
- Jun 29, 2012
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No. There is not a built in mic on the Mac Mini.
- Answered by Dean S from Encino
- Jun 29, 2012
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Would autocad work with a 13 inch MacBook Pro with retina display better than a 13 inch MacBook Pro without retina display?
- Asked by Brian K from Waukesha
- Apr 20, 2013
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As of right now, the current Mac release (AutoCAD 2013) does NOT natively support HiDPI displays. So as far as image quality, unless a program is specifically written to support HiDPI screens, it won't, and in terms of graphical appearance will look the same on a Retina display as it would on a standard display panel, which appears fuzzy in most cases since your eyes are accustomed to the rest of the screen appearing crystal clear.
If by better you mean performance-wise, that entirely dependent upon your Mac's configuration. Any modern Mac should be able to handle AutoCAD sufficiently, but some would work better than others. i7 > i5, 16GB RAM > 8GB RAM, SSD > HDD, etc. On most macs I've worked with, the hard drive is almost always the sole bottleneck of performance. So in that case, the rMBP would undoubtedly outperform the regular one, assuming you leave it at its stock hard drive, RAM, and CPU configuration.- Answered by Corey P from Oregon
- Apr 30, 2013
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will appleworks work on a macbook air?
I couldn't find an answer to this question. If I upgrade my Mac G5 to a Macbook pro or air, will the appleworks be able to work on the new computer? If not, is there a program on the new computer that will at least allow the appleworks documents to open? What should I do to not lose those documents?
- Asked by Rhonda L from Portland
- May 15, 2013
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Purchased Magic Mouse-love sleek design, but can't double click on desktop icon to open -I have to click on the icon then OPEN from drop down menu. ??
- Asked by Shelley H from Paicines
- May 10, 2013
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- Asked about: Apple Magic Mouse
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Go to system preferences, mouse and check your setting for double-click. You probably have it set at maximum or 100%. Reduce your setting to about three bars from the right. Your icon should now open when you double click.
- Answered by Ernestine H
- May 19, 2013
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if i purchase a new Mac, will I be able to reload all my purchased software from Apple.
- Asked by David D from Powhatan
- May 7, 2013
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do i need a mike to use skype with an imac
I have not used skype and am part way through installingiot on my imac. I know it has an inbuilt vid cam but does it have a mic as well? What works best with skype?
- Asked by Steve G
- May 4, 2013
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Best Answer
Yes - all you need is the one of the Mac versions (Home Edition/Student Edition/Professional) which is sold in all Apple Stores (from my own experience)
- Answered by Philip A from Scottsdale
- Apr 21, 2013
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macbook 13,3 retina compatibility
i would like to know if this ssd is compatible with macbook pro retina 13,3. thanks in advance!
- Asked by Apostolis P
- Mar 12, 2013
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- Asked about: 512GB Solid-State Drive Kit for Mac…
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can i upgrade the memory on my 2009 mac book pro
I keep getting the message start up disk full, is it possible to add extra memory to a macbook pro and if so how much does it cost
- Asked by Karen I
- May 21, 2013
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how will you install the software from the disk's on to the new retina macbooks when they do not have a cd drive to install the software with?
- Asked by Natasha B
- May 21, 2013
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- Asked about: Logic Studio
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I'm considering the purchase of a MacBook Air to replace a 9 year old PC laptop. Do people just purchase the SuperDrive?
My question is whether people purchase the SuperDrive since there is no CD/DVD drive in the MacBook Air.
- Asked by Paul B from Sacramento
- May 20, 2013
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Mac wrist support
Do you sell a keyboard wrist support?
- Asked by Libby G from Treasure Island
- May 18, 2013
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does this mouse work with 10.5.8?
The mouse that came with my iMac OSX 10.5.8 barely works. I need to buy a new one. Does the wired Apple Mouse work with my iMac?
- Asked by Karen M from Taos
- May 18, 2013
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- Asked about: Apple Mouse
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Does the wireless keyboard have to be shut off with a switch when not in use? Or does it have an auto-off feature.
- Asked by Jerry H from Muskego
- Apr 18, 2013
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- Asked about: Apple Wireless Keyboard - Thai
Answer
The keyboard does not have to be switched off. In fact, there is no facility to switch it off. It will switch itself off after a period of inactivity.
- Answered by Kevin S from Spruce Grove
- Apr 30, 2013
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