Apparently, i did not understand that this apple macbook air superdrive mc684zma does not play nice with imac computers. I would not get this one if i had to purchase up again. Youre reading 9to5mac experts who break news about apple. Mar 24, 2018 apple usb superdrive is an external dvd drive which can connect to macbook air, macbook pro with retina display, imac or mac mini equipped with a builtin usb cable. Apple stores pulling superdrives, new macbook air imminent. Be sure the disc to boot from is actually bootable, most system restore and installation discs are. Oct 27, 2016 apple has discontinued its nonretina legacy macbook pro, the last mac it sold with a builtin cddvd drive. It is pricey, but make sure if you have an updated macbook pro like me 2017 touchbar that you purchase an apple adapter, so you can hook up the usb to the adapter. In this how to flash apple macbook superdrive guide, we have given example here with matshitadvdr uj8a8 firmware version hb and hb14. So, it does not work with the apple computer that i own. Not only do macs not ship with bluray playback software built in, but apple still doesnt make a. Older models of the macbook, macbook pro, imac, mac pro, and mac mini computers have a builtin superdrive. Half of my attempts were with the apple superdrive alreday connected which means windows recognises a new dvdcdrom type device and installs some sort of basic driver.
Of course you could also just get a different external dvdrw cdrw drive too at less cost, as many of the other solutions either work immediately with plugandplay in windows and. How to use apple superdrive with windows computers techinform. Say goodbye to internal superdrives with the latest macbook. I understand that your superdrive and asus external dvd players arent working since updating to macos catalina. Intelbased mac book pro is a faithful and aggressive continuation of the record breaking and standardsetting powerbook line of. If you download the latest release of bootcamp from apple s support site, you will have a zip file wherein the path bootcamp\drivers\ apple contains the file appleoddinstaller64. Apple no longer sells a mac with a cd drive macrumors. With macos catalina, the superdrive wont show up in the, finder sidebar, desktop, or disk utility unless a disc is inserted. Both superdrives work perfectly with my macbook pro, but neither one works with his macbook air. Id like to help and share some information with you. We received a headsup from an apple retail insider that apple stores are pulling all of the macbook air superdrives from shelves.
Youll never have to worry about lost cables with the apple usb superdrive. Super slim usbide external slot in case for apple macbook pro macbook imac ide connection superdrives. Sometimes the patch fixes the continuously rejecting disks. Apple usb superdrive for apple macbook air promac mini.
To use your superdrive, connect it to a usba port on your mac, then insert a disc. This could be an issue in time, as currently only a 2010 mac models and a few 2009 models are currently compatible with high sierra, apple s current mac operating system, and this could suggest. It connects to your macbook pro with retina display, macbook air, imac, or mac mini with a single usb typea cable thats built into the superdrive. Apple usb superdrive with attached usb typea connector cable. Once the drivers are installed properly in windows, the apple superdrive should accept discs, read, write, and eject them as expected, just like it does on the mac. External usb enclosure case for apple macbook macbook proimac 9.
Superdrives remained a mainstay of the mac product line until last year, but the first cracks in the armor appeared in 2008, when apple introduced the first. The apple superdrive is a portable optical disc drive that you can take anywhere. Using an apple macbook air superdrive with a nonapple pc not. I would suspect, though that you have a newer mac so it should jive just fine.
The only issue you might encounter would be having the correct ports and if your mac s operating system is old. Why doesnt apple make a blueray apple macbook superdrive for those of us who want one even though they dont want to make one that is attached to the. It connects to your macbook pro with retina display, macbook air, imac or mac mini with a single usb typea cable thats built into the superdrive. Apples legacy macbook pro with cddvd superdrive lives on. Then you just need to insert dvd into this usb superdrive. Dvd writer extern apple superdrive, slim, argintiu, retail emag.
The last apple mac to ship with an optical cd or dvd drive was a in macbook pro, originally released in june 2012. Intelbased mac book pro is a faithful and aggressive continuation of the record breaking and standardsetting powerbook line of apple laptops first introduced to the world. If you need further assistance please call toll free 8667694777, or email us at. Nov 28, 2008 one great thing about the superdrives apple uses is that they dont vibrate like every cheapo pc laptop drive out there. Apple superdrive for mac free download and software. Compact and convenient, the apple usb superdrive connects to your macbook pro with retina display, macbook air, or mac mini with a single usb cable and fits easily into a travel bag. For use with your macbook pro with retina display, macbook air or mac mini. Mac pro late 20 macbook, macbook air with retina display, and macbook pro models with. You must be at least 18 years old to be eligible to trade in for credit or for an apple store gift card. Discussion in alienware started by steviejones3, sep 4, 20. Nov, 2018 find out which macs can use the apple usb superdrive and how to connect it. Get help with the slotloading superdrive on your mac.
In this video i unbox and demonstrate the external macbook air superdrive. Find out which macs can use the apple usb superdrive and how to connect it. Box contents apple usb superdrive with attached usb cable, users guidefeatures the apple usb superdrive is designed exclusively for use with mac computers that do not have a builtin optical drive. How to choose between an apple macintosh and other pcs. The nonstandard sized or shaped disc will damage the external superdrive mac and apple usb superdrive. Compact and lightweight, a superdrive can function as the main optical drive for multiple computers, and it accepts both dvds and cds. Out of the box, your mac can do almost anything, but playing bluray movies isnt one of them. In order to boot your mac from a disk in the cd dvd drive, youll first want to insert disk into the drive, then you can either shut down the mac, or reboot the mac. How to flash apple macbook superdrive to make region restriction free with patched firmware. Sep 04, 20 using an apple macbook air superdrive with a non apple pc not running mac os possible or not. Bluray up to 16x, dvd up to 24x, dvddl up to 16x, cdrw up to 48x readwrite burn speeds.
To play dvd on macbook air through this approach, you need to purchase an apple usb superdrive first. Welcome to the apple macbook pro section of the usedmac. Why doesnt apple make a blueray apple macbook superdrive. An integrated superdrive shown on the right side of a macbook pro apples superdrive is a cddvd readerwriter, introduced in 2001. The inch notebook had not been updated since june 2012, but. I am confused between apple usb superdrive and the macbook air superdrive mbac. It lets you install software and play and burn both cds and dvds, including doublelayer dvds. The apple usb superdrive is compatible with mac models from 2008 and later that dont have a builtin optical drive. Plug in the superdrive directly to the computers usb port. How to use macbook air superdrive dvd drive on windows pcs.
Aug 24, 20 flag as inappropriate i am confused between apple usb superdrive and the macbook air superdrive mbac asked about. I have a macbook pro, and my friend has a macbook air both bought in 20 i believe. The inch notebook had not been updated since june 2012, but it remained available for. We pride ourselves in selling nothing but genuine apple parts and products. It connects to your macbook pro with retina display, macbook air, or mac mini with a single usb cable thats built into the superdrive. Fortunately, apple provides the drivers for running windows on a mac, as part of its bootcamp software.
Apple superdrive 8x external usb doublelayer dvdrwcdrw. Here at apple4less we sell quality used apple macbooks, imacs, parts and accessories. The updated second generation inch macbook pro, released on june 11, 2012 and discontinued on october 27, 2016, is the last macintosh to include a superdrive. I am confused between apple usb superdrive and the macbook. Youll find a variety of affordably priced apple superdrives on ebay. Whats in the box macbook air superdrive with attached usb. Macbook air with retina display macbook pro with retina display imac late 2012 and later. Usb superdrives work with macbook pro, bu apple community.
Apple has discontinued its nonretina legacy macbook pro, the last mac it sold with a builtin cddvd drive. Apple usb superdrive md564zma unitate optica preturi. This could be an issue in time, as currently only a 2010 mac models and a few 2009 models are currently compatible with high sierra, apples current mac operating system, and this could suggest. Many people are stuck at home, away from friends and family.
Theres no separate power adapter, and it works whether your mac is plugged in or running on battery power. Dec 26, 2019 note that he apple usb superdrive and macbook air superdrive are designed especially for use with mac computers that do not have a builtin optical drive. All the macbook pro 15 17 laptop computers carry our 90day warranty and are in stock for immediate delivery. When apple execs debuted the new mac lineup for the holidays last month, they noted that the in. Mar 05, 2020 how to choose between an apple macintosh and other pcs. Feb 25, 2018 how to use apple superdrive with windows and pc.
Turn your mac into the ultimate bluray player macworld. Its an apple drive so you should be able to use it without any issues. I have since done extensive research learning that if you do not own an macbook air or have skills beyond the basic computer wizard that i am this device is useless. Macbook pro with retina display, macbook air, imac late 2012 and later, mac. Apple began phasing superdrives out across the macintosh line beginning on july 20, 2011.