Questions & Answers for Apple USB SuperDrive
158 Questions from the Community
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music/audio cd on superdrive
planning to purchase the superdrive. can it burn audio cd's? and what program do i use to burn my mp3s to audio cd's? itunes sufficient?
- Asked by Edward Jonathan C from Pattaya
- Dec 1, 2012
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Yes, it can burn all types of CDs and DVDs (not sure about DVD-RAMs, but those are not very much used anyway). You can use iTunes' internal burning facility or a third party software, like Roxio's Toast Titanium
- Answered by Ciprian L from Manchester
- Dec 10, 2012
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lightscribe
Is the SuperDrive enabled to use Lightscribe?
- Asked by Mark S from Kings Point
- Sep 10, 2012
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No, the Apple USB SuperDrive does not have Lightscribe functionality.
- Answered by Jeffrey Y from Westmont
- Sep 13, 2012
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Can I run this external drive on one region code (region 2) and still keep my Mac's drive on another (region 4)?
- Asked by Steven B from Perth
- Dec 27, 2012
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Superdrive and Apple wired keyboard
Does the Superdrive work if plugged into the Apple wired extended keyboard? I.e., does the wired keyboard support the Superdrive?
- Asked by David C from Menlo Park
- Dec 22, 2012
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Does the SuperDrive work with games as well as DVDs?
- Asked by Louis E
- Sep 30, 2012
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Most games come either on CD's or DVD's. Either way, I can guarantee the SuperDrive will work with your game. Although, you should make sure that your Mac's specs match the requirements listed on your game's packaging. If your game doesn't work, most likely it will be because your computer did not meet the minimum requirements, and not because the SuperDrive wasn't able to play it.
- Answered by Brandon B from London
- Jan 8, 2013
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Will the Apple USB SuperDrive work with Windows 7 installed via Boot Camp?
I plan to purchase the 2012 27" iMac which has no optical drive. I have Windows 7 on DVD and wish to Bootcamp a partition of Macintosh HD.
Once I start up my new iMac in Windows 7, will this optical drive work for it or will I have to purchase a PC USB CD/DVD drive?
The requirements state that you need a mac, but not OS X. Thanks.- Asked by Michael O from Oxnard
- Nov 20, 2012
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Hi
I have tried to use superdrive with new imac 2012, ieOSX 10.8.2
it works perfectly in mac but in windows 7 it is not recognized it shows in device manager as a GX40N USB drive but with a yellow blob.
I have been told it is because win7 needs to be 64 bit on imac but the driver required needs to be 32 bit. I have no idea if thats correct but be assured I have tried everything I know to correct it but nothing as yet- Answered by Roy N
- Dec 30, 2012
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Would the USB Superdrive work with the Ipad if you use the AV adapter?
- Asked by Denny F from Chicago
- Sep 19, 2012
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No not possible no DVD programs and the av adapter wound support it
- Answered by Ben R from Riverside
- Oct 29, 2012
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can the Airbook Superdrive be used with the new iMac which apparentlydoes not have a DVD drive
- Asked by Alison M
- Oct 24, 2012
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Want to create a wireless network, therefore, I would like to somehow plug the superdrive to a usb hub that can be reached wirelessly. Can it be done?
My thing is to create a wireless network where I can plug all the devices such as printer, superdrive, external hard drive to a hub that can be accessed wirelessly....so far I know that my printer can be thru the Airport express, however, I dont know if it can be done with the superdrive and the ext Hard drive. It would be so cool and super easy if this can be done so I can just roam around my house with my Macbook air, sit and work on my mac mini and just lets say play a movie thru mirroring on apple TV by wirelessly using the superdrive instead of having to plug it to the macs...am I too far advenced for this technology or is this just wishful thinking....???
- Asked by Michelle F from Chicago
- Aug 14, 2012
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If you can find a Bluetooth USB hub yes
- Answered by Ben R from Riverside
- Oct 29, 2012
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Dose it work with the new imac ?
I am hoping the super drive works with the new iMac because the new iMac dose not have one what's up with that ?
- Asked by Joshua W from Nowra
- Oct 25, 2012
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Absolutely!
Though, the reason for why the new iMac would not have its own optical drive, I have no clue.- Answered by Jason Y from Katy
- Nov 4, 2012
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Does the Apple USB SuperDrive use the USB 3 protocol?
- Asked by Zab L from Fort Lee
- Nov 11, 2012
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the superdrive uses the USB 2.0, but it's anyways more than you need when burning a CD / DVD, due to burning restrictions concerning media speed (for example, you cannot burn a DVD at very high speeds, and the highest speed at which you can burn a DVD is way below USB 3.0 data transfer speed, so you don't need it anyway). hope that helps :)
- Answered by Ciprian L from Manchester
- Dec 10, 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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Yes, the Apple USB SuperDrive is compatible with all models of the MacBook Air.
- Answered by Jeffrey Y from Westmont
- Sep 13, 2012
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Will this drive play DVD's from different regions - i.e. PAL? Thanks!
- Asked by Carlos P from Edmonton
- Jun 12, 2012
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Yes, just like with the built in drives you have 5 times that you can change the region formatting of the drive, after which it's locked.
- Answered by Esra C from Shoreline
- Jun 25, 2012
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USB 2
Doesn't matter much though, the data limitation here isn't the cord, it's how fast you can read from the inserted disc.- Answered by Tyler W from Springville
- Jun 12, 2012
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Will this work with all other MacBook (2011) and MacBook AIr (2011).When I bought SuperDrive last year, it only work for MBA but not MBP or any others
- Asked by Leonard O from Portland
- Jun 11, 2012
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All of the Apple USB SuperDrives only work with Macs which do not have a built in SuperDrive.
- Answered by Mark G from Mobile
- Jun 20, 2012
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Is this compatible with the new iMac which doesn't have an optical drive?
- Asked by Marion M W from Ballston Spa
- Oct 24, 2012
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Can I attach a SuperDrive to a tv and use it as DVD player (no MacBook involved)
- Asked by Pablo R from Seattle
- Sep 29, 2012
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it would've been very nice if you could do that, but unfortunately it's not possible as of yet. you have to stick to an external regular DVD player
- Answered by Ciprian L from Manchester
- Dec 10, 2012
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Will this work with the upcoming iMac?
The new iMac that's due out in the coming months does not have an optical drive and I was just wondering if anyone knows whether this drive is the solution for those of us who still require CD/DVD burning ability. Cheers.
- Asked by Danial C from Maudsland
- Oct 24, 2012
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In the uk I've just been into PC World (biggest computing retailer on the high street) who categorically tell me it will work; their staff have been trained by Apple on this. They referred me to the new iMac info on line, look where they describe the rear sockets , USBs and its states you can use these for your peripherals eg SuperDrive. I'm assured by this otherwise I was going to grab an old machine!!
- Answered by Keith B
- Oct 27, 2012
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Is this exactly the same as the Superdrive that came out for the Macbook Air? WIll my old Superdrive work exactly the same as this new one?
- Asked by Jose F from Victoria
- Jun 12, 2012
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Based on the information released by Apple, Yes, it is Pretty much the same thing. the Only difference that can be observed from going through the Documentations available is that the "New" Superdrive, formerly called Superdrive Air, can not be classified with the term AIR any longer as it is Now Compatible with the MacBook PRO as well ( though ONLY the Newer RETINA Display Model.) hence the NAME Change.
- Answered by Thomas B from Richmond
- Jun 16, 2012
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Is this USB 3.0 or USB 2.0?
Does this have USB 3.0 or USB 2.0?
- Asked by Jackson H from Avon
- Jun 11, 2012
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USB 2.0, but the speed of USB 2.0 is much more then you need due to the read/write restrictions of DVDs/CDs.
- Answered by Mark G from Mobile
- Jun 20, 2012
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