Questions & Answers for Apple USB SuperDrive
160 Questions 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
- Jun 11, 2012
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Best AnswerOnly usable with the mentioned products. Apple prevents you from using them in other devices by using firmwares in the superdrive that will not allow it.
- Answered by Lisa M from Roseville
- Jun 12, 2012
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can i use this with my macbook pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)?
- Asked by Jordan D from Cudahy
- Dec 26, 2012
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AnswerIf your MacBook Pro came with an internal optical drive, then NO it won't work.
- Answered by Larry H from Tacoma
- Apr 24, 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 3, 2012
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Best AnswerThe 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 17, 2012
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Does the retina display mac have a disc drive already installed or do I have to buy a Super Drive to play discs?
- Asked by Nicole J from Adelaide
- Jun 15, 2012
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Best AnswerThe retina display mac does NOT have a Super Drive built-in. You can either share a drive from an existing iMac or you will need a USB Super Drive to play discs.
- Answered by Richard P from Aurora
- Jun 19, 2012
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Can anyone suggest an compatible external optical drive for my iMac (early 2008). My drive has died, and just want to get an external one. Thanks.
- Asked by Eileen S from Southborough
- Mar 29, 2013
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AnswerThis will not work for devices that originally had a drive built in so you might have to get another cheaper one not by apple
- Answered by Genette F from Essex
- Apr 28, 2013
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What is the buffer size for the Apple USB Super-drive?
Hello, I want to buy the Apple USB external Super-drive,
But I'd like to know what it's buffer size ...
Thanks!- Asked by Hussam S from Manhatten
- May 19, 2013
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can i use usb super drive with ipad
- Asked by Lowell S from Cadillac
- Apr 26, 2013
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Why is this USB-only?
Since my Thunderbolt port is supposedly so fast --> and unused <--, why stick with the USB interface?
- Asked by Donald H from Virginia Beach
- Apr 17, 2013
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AnswerBecause there is no need or benefit. The interface is not a bottleneck. Optical drives, by their nature, are relatively slow - even USB 2.0 is more than fast enough for an optical drive. A thunderbolt interface would do nothing but add expense, as an optical drive could
never be fast enough to utilize it. There would be zero benefit.- Answered by Christopher T from Midlothian
- May 6, 2013
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Can I use Super Drive to watch dvds on my with TV ? iPad ?
- Asked by Jennifer P from Mill Valley
- May 15, 2013
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can I have my superdrive sit on its side, on my desk, to save space?
- Asked by Rene G from Campbell
- May 11, 2013
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can i use magic mouse with mac book pro?
- Asked by Sean H from Harrison Township
- Mar 31, 2013
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AnswerIt is best to post your question on the Magic Mouse question and answers page.
- Answered by Dylan J from Acworth
- Apr 11, 2013
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i have an imac but the drive doesnt work well every time i put a dvd ,is eject it,could i use the the superdrive with my 2010 imac ,,
- Asked by Jean Marie P from Pembroke Pines
- Apr 14, 2013
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AnswerNo ... the Apple USB Superdrive will not work on Mac's that already have an optical drive.
- Answered by Larry H from Tacoma
- Apr 24, 2013
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memory capacity for usb superdrive
what is the memory capacity for USB uperdrive
- Asked by Paul D from Sharpsville
- Apr 8, 2013
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AnswerWell, I'm assuming you're talking about its Buffer Size ... that said, the USB Superdrive 'version 2' spec's are:
**** BUFFER SIZE : 1536KB******
NUMBER VOL. LEVELS : 256
INTERFACE : ATAPI
CAN READ CDR : YES
CAN READ CDRW : YES
CAN READ CDRM2 : YES
CAN WRITE CDR : YES
CAN WRITE CDRW : YES
CAN TEST WRITE : YES
CAN READ DVD-ROM : YES
CAN READ DVD-R : YES
CAN READ DVD-RW : YES
CAN READ DVD-RAM : YES
CAN READ DVD+R : YES
CAN READ DVD+RW : YES
CAN WRITE DVD-R : YES
CAN WRITE DVD-RW : YES
CAN WRITE DVD-RAM : NO
CAN WRITE DVD+R : YES
CAN WRITE DVD+RW : YES
MAX CDR READ SPEED : 24
MAX CDR WRITE SPEED: 24
CAN READ DVD+R : YES
CAN READ DVD+RW : YES
CAN WRITE DVD-R : YES
CAN WRITE DVD-RW : YES
CAN WRITE DVD-RAM : YES
CAN WRITE DVD+R : YES
CAN WRITE DVD+RW : YES
MAX CDR READ SPEED : 40
MAX CDR WRITE SPEED: 40- Answered by Larry H from Tacoma
- Apr 24, 2013
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Does it work with Macbook Pro without retina display
- Asked by Ethel Ming Chi O from Saint Cloud
- Apr 4, 2013
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4Can it be used with 4th generation IPad
- Asked by Jackie C from Lake Placid
- Mar 31, 2013
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AnswerThis product is only for use with Macintosh computers without an already built-in superdrive.
- Answered by Dylan J from Acworth
- Apr 11, 2013
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Burning movies with superdrive will they play on my DVD player
- Asked by Richard G from San Bernardino
- May 2, 2013
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can i install games from the superdrive?
i want to buy the super drive because i had bought a iMac thinking it had a cd-rom drive but it doesn't... so I'm thinking that this would fix my problem... will it let me install games?
- Asked by Miguel O from Richmond
- Apr 5, 2013
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AnswerThe SuperDrive will allow you to install any Mac game that comes on a CD or DVD.
- Answered by Robert D S from Joliet
- Apr 5, 2013
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Can I watch PAL DVD's on Apple USB Superdrive attached to my MacMini?
- Asked by Jeff M from Vancouver
- Apr 30, 2013
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