Does it work with an older macbook air?

Some of the answers indicate this new portable superdrive will work with any mac that does not have a superdrive built in. That indicates it should also work with an older Macbook Air. However, if it works with an older Macbook Air why doesn't it work on any Mac? I have an older iMac that has a superdrive that won't work properly because it was switched to to many locations. Instead of buying a new superdrive for it I would have liked to purchase the portable superdrive since my iMac will require replacing within the year and it makes more sense to buy this drive now so I already have it to go with the new iMac.

• Asked by Tom B from Welland
• Nov 22, 2012
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Will the Apple USB SuperDrive work with my 2009 macbook air?

I have a macbook air mid 2009 and i need a exturnal cd-rom, if i can't get one ill need to sell it and get an other one.

• Asked by Cory K from Auburn
• Sep 4, 2012
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Will the USB SuperDrive work with when hooked up to a USB hub?

I have many usb items that I need to use with my MacBook Air, so is it possible to use the SuperDrive while plugged into a hub or does it have to be connected directly to the MacBook?

• Asked by Peter P from West Seneca
• Aug 14, 2012
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Is the usb superdrive compatible with a MacBook Pro 2007 ? My MBP has what appears to be infamous issues with reading DVDs

I have a MBP 3.1 (late 2007) and have had issues for the past year with reading DVDs. On researching this I am not alone, and it is not a cleaning issue and I ave ret the PRAM and SMC already !
I was going to bring it in for repair or follow some of the suggestions that are out there, which range from turning the machine on its left side to loosening the mounting brackets and of course replacing it. All come with mixed success.
My strategy in my head would be to buy a USB SuperDrive to use until I buy a new MBP. That way it can be used for my next device in a year or so instead of investing time and money to get this one fixed when I use DVDs rarely but it is annoying when I try to watch or burn them.

• Asked by Erik D from Rye Brook
• Jan 30, 2013
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Is it possible to use my 2008 SuperDrive on my Macbook Pro?

I bought a SuperDrive in 2008 for my Macbook Air (first generation) and still use it. I just bought a MacBook Pro with Retina display and I am having trouble using the SuperDrive on my new computer. It said something like "SuperDrive not compatible with computer." However, when I look at this SuperDrive, it says it should be compatible. Because I have an older SuperDrive, will it no longer be compatible with my new computer?

• Asked by Gianna Z from Arroyo Grande
• Nov 24, 2012
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How can I use the superdrive to backup my Macbook Air?

• Asked by Sandy R
• Sep 20, 2012
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Is the superdrive only compatible with the three macs listed under the system requirements

i.e. does it work with other older macbook pros

• Asked by Kenneth T from San Diego
• Jun 11, 2012
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Will superdrive work with late 2007 white MacBook ?

• Asked by Daniel M from Brunswick
• Nov 10, 2012
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Will this work with any model macBook Air?

Old and new models?

• Asked by Patricia P from Camden
• Jun 11, 2012
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Apple Superdrive question With Parallels Desktop 8

I am planning on getting one of the new iMac's early next year.

Now, the new iMac's do not have an optical drive (like the Macbook Air, Macbook Pro Retina Display). I'm planning on getting the Apple Superdrive and also I'm going to be purchasing Windows 7 and Parallels Desktop 8 to install on my iMac.

I know it isn't possible to try it with the new iMac's yet, but I was wondering if anyone has tried or knows if its possible to use the Apple Superdrive with the Macbook Air Macbook Pro Retina Display when running Windows 7 through Parallels Desktop 8, basically does the Apple Superdrive show up in Windows 7 and are you able to read, burn CD's, DVD's in Windows 7 with the Apple Superdrive?

Thanks in advance.

• Asked by David T
• Nov 11, 2012
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