Apple USB SuperDrive

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3.0 out of 5 stars

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    USB super drive does not write with my Mac mini

    • Written by from Chapel Hill

    71 of 109 people found this useful

    I bought the USB super drive to use with my Mac mini - it plays DVDs alright but does not write to DVD R DL or non DL either. I took it back to the store and replaced immediately. Second one does not write either saying in does not recognize disc or disc is empty. I guess it's simply not compatible with the Mac mini?.

    Was this useful? USB super drive does not write with my Mac mini

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    It works. Period.

    • Written by from Clearwater

    66 of 80 people found this useful

    Purchased one today to use with the 15" MBP Retina display I purchased yesterday. I used it to install Office for Mac 2011 and CS5 Design Premium. It worked quickly and flawlessly. Frankly, I am not sure why so many people have issues with this optical drive. Only 4 stars as the design is adequate but not breathtaking.

    Was this useful? It works. Period.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed!

    • Written by from SAN RAMON

    103 of 290 people found this useful

    I bought this external drive with the intention of being able to watch DVDs. How thoroughly disappointed was I to find out that it is not compatible with BluRay. Really??? Come on, Apple. You've got to realize that most people buying your products purchase BluRay. Make your SuperDrive work with BluRay discs!

    Was this useful? Disappointed!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Nice for Mac Mini

    • Written by from Millersville

    22 of 26 people found this useful

    I purchased mine for my 2012 Mac Mini and it work nice. without problems.

    Was this useful? Nice for Mac Mini

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Disappointing for new MAC User

    • Written by from Universal City

    95 of 186 people found this useful

    Very poor quality! Frequently fails to mount CDs, fails to read DVDs, not compatible with Blue Ray. Sorry Apple - your reputation is failing!

    Was this useful? Disappointing for new MAC User

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    TRASH!

    • Written by from SAINT ALBANS

    100 of 138 people found this useful

    This product is trash, using it for the 2nd time and I'm currently on the phone with Apple support because a disc is stuck in it. =( Extremely disappointed with this product. This the worst Apple product I have ever purchased. BIG WASTE OF MONEY!!!!!

    Was this useful? TRASH!

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Not Good For Apple

    • Written by from Dayton

    81 of 96 people found this useful

    It seems to spit out about 50% to 60% of the DVDs and CDs. Some of the discs were brand new and the others were close to perfect. I bought a different, cheaper drive and haven't had a problem.

    Was this useful? Not Good For Apple

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    DVD does not = Blue Ray

    • Written by from Middleburg

    271 of 305 people found this useful

    The drive works perfectly as described.
    My response to others are as follows:

    1) It is a DVD drive, not a Blue Ray drive. No DVD players can play Blue Ray, though Blue Ray can play both. The reason that Apple does not have a Blue Ray option is due to rights ownership. Don't blame Apple, blame Sony.

    2) Ejecting a CD/DVD on a MAC is different than on a Windows box. Try clicking the eject button on your top bar in OSX, if it is not there, right click on the drive's icon on your desktop and then click on "Eject". Don't blame Apple for your lack of understanding on how to use their products.

    Was this useful? DVD does not = Blue Ray

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Flawed Design

    • Written by from Sandy

    82 of 150 people found this useful

    Slow even with the fastest, most expensive Retina Display computer. CDs get stuck and none of the tech help remedies work. Turning it upside-down and shaking it is the only way to get the CDs out.

    Was this useful? Flawed Design

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    DVD Not so Super - NOT able to play BLU RAY

    • Written by from New York

    112 of 386 people found this useful

    What's "super" about a DVD player that doesn't play Blu Ray disks? It is almost 2013. The screens on Apple laptops are capable of better resolution than the so-called super drive? Seriously. Apple should at least say "Does Not Play Blu Ray" rather than duping customers. Bad apple.

    Was this useful? DVD Not so Super - NOT able to play BLU RAY

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Utter Garbage

    • Written by from Stony Plain

    76 of 114 people found this useful

    I just bought the 15" pro with retina display, so I needed a disc drive to go with it. I got the super drive because it's slim. I've only had it for about three weeks now and I can't eject discs. I have to hold the disc drive vertically to eject a disc so gravity can help the disc come out.

    Was this useful? Utter Garbage

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Glad i purchased this

    • Written by from SAN DIEGO

    68 of 76 people found this useful

    I was really skeptical about getting this after reading the negative reviews, but I needed it, so I went and purchased it today to install Parallels and Windows 8 on my rMBP.

    The installation went without a hitch, and it's not as slow as a lot people who reviewed the SD said it was.

    I'm glad I went with this despite the negative reviews.

    Was this useful? Glad i purchased this

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Poor performance

    • Written by from Guisborough

    33 of 43 people found this useful

    this device has rejected quite a few of my CDs - usually played normally on my PC. Disappointing

    Was this useful? Poor performance

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Almost unusable

    • Written by from Chernex

    99 of 128 people found this useful

    This external optical drive is incredibly slow (connected to my MBP Retina). It takes 15-30 min to transfer the data of 1 CD into iTunes. This is unacceptable!

    Was this useful? Almost unusable

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Piece of junk

    • Written by from 大津市

    88 of 122 people found this useful

    I used the optical drive to install VMWare, Windows and Office when I first bought my Retina machine. Had to REINSTALL the same software and that's when my drive buggered. Wouldn't accept any CD/DVD media. I try to insert the media, but the drive does not pull it in. Total piece of junk.

    Was this useful? Piece of junk

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    $20 per disc load...

    • Written by from New York

    156 of 186 people found this useful

    I bought the USB Superdrive with my MBA in 2011. I used it to install four different software programs. When I went to use it a week ago, it wouldn't accept any discs - the drive mechanism was failing. So for $80, I was able to load FOUR discs. I took it to the Apple Store and they offered to give me a refurb for $60+. This drive is a piece of junk, but since you have a machine w/o a drive, you have no choice. Good luck with this purchase.

    Was this useful? $20 per disc load...

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    MacAir perspective

    • Written by from Falmouth

    60 of 65 people found this useful

    I have a Mac Air and this burner is absolutely perfect for the Air. I bought the air for size, weight travel advantages and knowing that if needed I have the burn capability with me without the size, weight, etc... makes it a great 1-2 punch. The attached cable is so simple. For me it was the deal breaker in terms of being able to justify the total package of the MacAir.

    Was this useful? MacAir perspective

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    MacBook Air Superdrive

    • Written by from Kuala Lumpur

    205 of 241 people found this useful

    This device has several limitations, such as when i need to burn a long length of movie, the video couldn't completely capture and display in the DVD player. I''d used it for less than 50 times, and now it become faulty. Its the most incredible part.

    Was this useful? MacBook Air Superdrive

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    superDrive connection/ read

    • Written by from Delta

    207 of 268 people found this useful

    with all the product enhancements in the computers and the need for speed.The lack of the usb 3.0 interface. Plus the overdue addition of read/write of BlueRay Discs

    Was this useful? superDrive connection/ read

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Very disappointed

    • Written by from montreal

    233 of 325 people found this useful

    I used it once and now it won't eject my cd. This is absolutely not a reliable product !

    Was this useful? Very disappointed

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