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Apple USB SuperDrive
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Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Brand | Apple |
Optical Storage Write Speed | 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL) |
Optical Storage Read Speed | 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) |
Hardware Platform | PC, Mac |
About this item
- The sleek, compact USB SuperDrive.
- 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 movie, install software, create backup discs, and more.
- 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.
- You’ll never have to worry about lost cables with the Apple USB SuperDrive. It connects to your Mac* with a single USB Type-A cable that’s built into the SuperDrive. There’s no separate power adapter, and it works whether your Mac is plugged in or running on battery power.
- The Apple USB SuperDrive is compatible with Mac models from 2008 and later that don't have a built-in optical drive.
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Customers like the ease of use, portability, speed, appearance and quality of the optical disc drive. For example, they mention it's very compact, runs very fast and is a perfect compliment to their computer. That said, opinions are mixed on performance and compatibility.
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Customers like the quality of the optical disc drive. They say it's well-built, reliable, and does its job exactly as expected. Some customers also say it is a great use case for Macs without a CD drive. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.
"...This is a very good DVD drive and does its job exactly as expected...." Read more
"Nice quality, very sturdy, auto feed nice touch.Value for Money: Very nice unit, but very expensive...." Read more
"Plug and play, excellent product. Highly recommended!" Read more
"...a USB 3 or USB 2 hub that was connected to my computer, but requires a built-in USB port on the computer all to itself...." Read more
Customers find the optical disc drive easy to use. They mention it's simple, intuitive, and plug-and-play with relevant Apple laptops. Customers also appreciate the sturdiness and smooth integration into their Apple environment.
"So easy to set up and use. Not complicated at all. I love how small it is. Very compact. Works great on my Mac desktop! Highly recommended!" Read more
"...Downloaded Windows drivers from Apple, installed with no issues, drive now works in Win10. Not a big deal.Internet instructions:1...." Read more
"...Highly recommend this machine. Very simple and easy to use with a USB A to USB C adapter." Read more
"Plug and play, excellent product. Highly recommended!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the optical disc drive. They mention that it is elegantly simple, and easy to use. They also say that it matches their computer and does not look out of place. Customers also appreciate the exquisite detail and the form factor.
"...Value for Money: Very nice unit, but very expensive.Reason for three stars for "Easy to Install" was:..." Read more
"...It can burn CD’s and DVD’s. it matches my computer, and adds a touch of class." Read more
"...Plus it looks great in top of my new Mac mini m2…." Read more
"...This was an easy plug and play as expected. Great aesthetic too. Sits pretty on top of my Mac mini!" Read more
Customers like the portability of the disc drive. They say it's very compact, slim, and light weight. Some customers also mention that it works as advertised, and it doesn't take up much space.
"...Not complicated at all. I love how small it is. Very compact. Works great on my Mac desktop! Highly recommended!" Read more
"Slim compact design. Reliable operation with no fuss." Read more
"...Like most things Apple makes, it just works fantastically. It is very slim but it does a big job for me...." Read more
"...The device is very small, so it doesn't take up much space. I have it sitting under my computer screen." Read more
Customers like the speed of the optical disc drive. They mention that it operates well, downloads the driver very fast, and does CDs very quickly. Some say that the product is easy to set up and use, and that the service was prompt. That said, they say the product has a reasonable speed for CD burns and that it has incredibly fast track information imports.
"...The driver download very fast. And hasn't had issues with reading any CD. I've learned my lesson. APPLE is APPLE. You get what you pay for." Read more
"...Truly amazed on how fast and reliable it reads compared to off brand/nock offs. Do not cheap out and spend your money on something that will last!" Read more
"...Like a limo compared to a bicycle. Works great and is faster than my previous built-in drive (iMac). Love it!..." Read more
"...There is a little lag, so I’d say be patient...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the optical disc drive. Some mention that it works fantastically, seamlessly with their computer, and is happy with it's performance. Others say that it didn't work when attached to any of their MacBooks using a docking stations, and that it wouldn't connect to a USB 3 or USB 2 hub.
"...I love how small it is. Very compact. Works great on my Mac desktop! Highly recommended!" Read more
"...This is a very good DVD drive and does its job exactly as expected...." Read more
"...Windows Media Player" did not work with homemade and store bought movies, irrespective of the drive used...." Read more
"...This worked perfectly on my new 2023 IMac with the M3 chip to burn music cds into my Apple Music/ITunes. Highly recommend this machine...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the optical disc drive. Some mention it's a great addition to their Mac book pro or iMac, while others say that it'll not work with any newer Macs.
"...that I bought the Apple external CD drive and it is not compatible with the Purgo Tech product. It has been a couple months and I am quite pleased." Read more
"...Simple USB plug-in. No other power source required. No driver software required. Measures 5.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches." Read more
"This is a great Apple Product however it is not compatible with the newest Apple IMACs...." Read more
"...This device plugged right into my MacBook Air (2018) and played without searching for drivers or cables...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the optical disc drive. They mention that it is a little pricey, and not the best quality. Some say that the drive is quiet, but that's at the expense of working well.
"...Value for Money: Very nice unit, but very expensive.Reason for three stars for "Easy to Install" was:..." Read more
"...However, like many Apple products, the price is high, so I debated a while before getting it...." Read more
"...It was a bit pricey compared to others, but it worked seamlessly with my computer...." Read more
"...with a USB-A and most new machines only have USB-C. The adapter isn't expensive, but for the price of the drive, it should come standard USB-C or..." Read more
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There are a lot of much cheaper drives on the market. The problem I have had with these drives is that in some cases they don't work well with the newest OS of Mac or they die out quickly. For me the only choice is a true Apple SuperDrive.
My last one lasted a number of years and finally started to exhibit some problems so it was time to get a new drive. I bought another Apple SuperDrive. Immediately it worked great as I expected it would.
This is a very good DVD drive and does its job exactly as expected. If you are working with an Apple computer and need a DVD drive, the Apple SuperDrive is a great choice.
Value for Money: Very nice unit, but very expensive.
Reason for three stars for "Easy to Install" was:
MacBook Pro - plug-n-play. Yeah!
Win10 NOT plug-n-play. Ugh!
Hint 1
Only complaint, Apples written instructions doesn't tell Windows users about the need for Apple drivers, where and which to pick. Downloaded Windows drivers from Apple, installed with no issues, drive now works in Win10. Not a big deal.
Internet instructions:
1. Plug the SuperDrive into an available USB port on the Windows PC.
2. Download that latest "Boot Camp drivers" from Apple.
https://support.apple.com/downloads/macoscomponents
3. Right-click on the Boot Camp zip file in the Downloads folder, and then, click Extract All.
4. Launch the AppleODDInstaller64.exe file, that is located at: /BootCamp/Drivers/Apple/AppleODDInstaller.exe, and then, follow the steps to install the driver on your PC.
5. After successfully installing this driver, you should be able to use the SuperDrive as you normally would.
Hint 2
Win10 does not have its own DVD / Movie player (odd). "Windows Media Player" did not work with homemade and store bought movies, irrespective of the drive used. The internet revealed others with the same experience. Their guidance was to use a free media player (like VLC or one like it). Once the free player was installed the drive worked fine with Win10. Done.
Cheers!
Top reviews from other countries
I bought this to use with my computer and it plays all my dvds with no issues. Really easy to put program on your computer!