Apple USB SuperDrive
Apple USB SuperDrive
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 : 17mm / 0.67 in.
- Width : 139mm / 5.47 in.
- Depth : 139mm / 5.47 in.
- Weight : 335 g / 0.74 lb.
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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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Essential and flawless!
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 bu ilt-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 …- Written by Andy K from Chigwell
391 of 424 people found this useful
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Great but..!
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. …
- Written by Beresford D from West Bromwich
257 of 303 people found this useful
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very good
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 ver y useful and easy to use!
Highly recommend for those has the new MacBook Pro with retina or Air …- Written by Qi R from portland
161 of 189 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
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ok but sometimes it wont eject
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, w orks 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. …
- Written by James P from Kendal
41 of 57 people found this useful
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Could be better
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. …- Written by Richard D from SHEFFIELD
23 of 37 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
- 11-Jun-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-Jun-2012
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can i use this with my macbook pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)?
- Asked by Jordan D from Cudahy
- 27-Dec-2012
Answer
If your MacBook Pro came with an internal optical drive, then NO it won't work.
- Answered by Larry H from Tacoma
- 24-Apr-2013
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USB superdrive and blu ray
- Asked by Sarah M from Toowoomba
- 04-Aug-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-Aug-2012
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Superdrive for white MacBook that I bought in '07?
- Asked by Caitlin S from St. Augustine
- 19-Feb-2013
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can this be used with the black macbook?
- Asked by Aaron G from Philadelphia
- 05-Nov-2012
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Does it work with an older macbook air?
- Asked by Tom B from Welland
- 22-Nov-2012
