It is a good drive. I input over 3500 music CDs into my iMac into Itunes. I burned about 250 music CDs, 25 DVDs of photos, and maybe 15 CDs of text before it finally stopped working. Of course, that count doesn't include the dozens of DVD movies I watched. I tried using a less expensive disc drive as a replacement, but it didn't write track information on the music CDs. I bit the bullet and bought another Apple Super Drive. The reviews said it is the best on the market. I believe it. It works great for burning videos as well.
Just out of curiosity, does the USB Superdrive work on a 2016 Touch bar MacBook Pro and newer models? The reason I'm asking is because I viewed a recent video where someone was having issues getting the Superdrive to work, and had to add more USBs to his Mac. I also plan on buying this Superdrive and don't want to run into the same issue.
Will it work on a iPad. If there is some sort of cd rip app for iPad instead of buying a lap top just to rip cds on iTunes that would be great I hate paying for downloads .
@@phototristan Actually it will run on a PC. You just need to copy the program that lets it run on windows. you have to download it from an Apple site.
Make sure you're plugging it directly in and not using a hub or usb extension cable. If it still doesn't work, try rebooting with it connected. If it still doesn't work, it may be broken and you would have to buy a new one.
I've had the USB SuperDrive in the box for almost a year--I like to make CD's, and this is my first Mac--just like yours in the video. HOWEVER, on my El Capitan, I've plugged the Drive into the back, like you did, and No Noises, No pop-up box that something was being opened and no new device is recognized......shouldn't I be getting some indication the iMac has a new device? Next, I don't want to be feeding it CD's if nothing is recognized, and no indication of how to Eject it..........OR, does popping in a CD "trigger" the iMac to inform me a new device is being introduced? On "Finder" there is no device shown pertaining to the USB SuperDrive, so, my basic question is, HOW to get it recognized, then up and running, then how to eject a CD? I can do nothing at this point--wonder if you could do a video on situations like mine---I have the same iMac you do, but no matter if I re-boot, or whatever, NO DEVICE shows up, on Finder, or on a pop-up! What is up, please! Thanks in advance.
I literally just purchased this and it doesn’t work. I have a MacBook Pro 2017. I purchased a ultra drive hub since my laptop doesn’t have a 3.0 port, plugged it up, and it spits the cd right out. Can you help?
I know this is late, but only certain adapters work for this device. Some people have had success using a single type c to usb though (without the hub).
The Apple DVD Superdrive can be made to work on a linux PC by changing a variable in the linux software. The same can be done on 2008 to 2012 Macbooks that have an internal DVD drive. Apple has deliberately crippled the DVD Superdrive so that by default it only works with some Apple computers, however this problem can be fixed in the case of OSX and Linux. Not sure about Windows.
I am trying to play a DVDR on my Imac using the USB Superdrive and it won't play. A DVD Icon shows on the screen, but nothing plays....Any suggestions?
Yes, I am I am using this from my ImacOS Sierra. I just bought the Superdrive home, plugged it in and inserted the DVDR disc. The icon for a DVD appears on the desktop, but nothing plays.
Thanks I found the reason, the Disc was written on the wrong format. It is my husbands MRI from when he was hospitalized. I appreciate your information and your YouRube instructions.
If Apple reduced the price of their computers since they don't have the drive, that would be nice. But they got rid of the drive and kept the price the same. That's kind of lame.
Has nothing to do with price. An optical drive cannot fit in such thin laptops like their offerings ever since the Macbook Air up until any Macbook today.
@@phototristan Yeah, I get that they can't fit in a thin computer. But Apple pulls this double-whammy of removing the drive from the computers but continuing to charge the same price for the computer, and then turning around and saying "well, if you want an optical drive, you have pay extra for an external drive." To me, that's total b.s.
@@tglenn3121 Seems like you're just an Apple hater. There's literally no other maker also making thin laptops who are not doing the exact same thing. You need to get real.
@@phototristan On the contrary. I have quite a few Apple products. iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac Mini, iMac, Apple laptop. iPad, iPod, etc. Ok, then, I don't like any company that is forcing customers to keep paying the same price for their products even when those products offer less feature, and then turn around and force them to pay extra to get those features again. So, not specifically Apple. Just any company that does this kind of strategy.
@@tglenn3121 not a single thin profile laptop or minicomputer comes with an optical drive, nor they provide an external unit for free; also, you can actually use another brand of external optical drive
Mine has never worked, been to Apple 4x, they cannot fix it. Dud. Would not recommend it to ANYONE. The lack of an ejection button tells you it is problematic. It has to rely on the computer reading the player and that does not happen.
So, instead of selling a MacBook WITH the an optical drive, they took it out and are now charging additional money for it. Wow, talk about a good money maker/scam. What a joke!
The current Mabooks and iMacs are like paper thin. No room for a optical drive in them that makes no sense to make them thicker just to include one built-in given that most users don't need it constantly and those that do, only need it on occasion.
I'd rather have it thicker so I don't have to lug around extra hardware. Besides, optical drives way barely 1/4 of a pound. This is why I'll never buy a new MacBook. Maybe it's just me, but paying more and getting less, just doesn't make sense to me.
That's like saying it's better to carry around a phone without a built-in camera, and a camera as well, instead of carrying around a phone with a built -in camera. Sure, it's a bit bigger, but it's damn easier than carrying around both things seperately, but sure, whatever.
It is a good drive. I input over 3500 music CDs into my iMac into Itunes. I burned about 250 music CDs, 25 DVDs of photos, and maybe 15 CDs of text before it finally stopped working. Of course, that count doesn't include the dozens of DVD movies I watched. I tried using a less expensive disc drive as a replacement, but it didn't write track information on the music CDs. I bit the bullet and bought another Apple Super Drive. The reviews said it is the best on the market. I believe it. It works great for burning videos as well.
for $70 they really should add blu-ray support IMO.
yeah they should
KONGONTOWER lol mine was $10 is alot quieter and it has lightscribe. this apple shit is such a scam
Where do you go? To bye
Silky_ try having to buy it for pound sterling!
Hey man does this external drive play any PC games for ex. Sims?
Hi can I use this with iPad and iPad mini? I am thinking of investing in an iPad and would like this for burning CDs Thank you
Is there any device out there like this I could use to connect to the iPad Pro? I have documents on CD’s I would like to upload.
I'm trying to find this out to on iPad OS 13. Let me know if you find out anything thanks
Does this play games?
Can you run and CDs/dvd on a iPad or iPhone with this
Good question, I doubt it, but I haven't tried.
phototristan I hope so
Does it play mini-dvds?
I don't think so.
I lifted my phone to my head when we were supposed to listen for the sound. lol
when I put in a store bought cd will it go to my iTunes so I can copy and will it go to my iPhone iTunes library also?
Yes indeed.
Is the Type-S new too?
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Oh... thanks for the reply... haven't seen the vid yet
Does this play regular dvd movies? Thanks!
It does ineded, you can use the DVD player app in OS X
@@phototristan thanks
do these work well. i've heard they're super super slow
They have very similar performance to the SuperDrive on the Mid-2010 MacBook.
would this work attached to an ipad(via hdmi connector perhaps)?
Good question. I'm not sure. Perhaps someone else reading knows.
Probably only with the use of an extra adapter
great review now I'm really considering buying one
will it show on the desktop once it's plugged in? I'm scared to try my CD in it because I don't see it showing up on the desktop when I plug it in.
Once you put in a disc it will.
So if my mac has a built in drive (that don’t work anymore) can I use this?
Yes, if your Mac is one of the supported models.
MEDIAHOUND Thank you, now I just need to figure that out cos my Mac is old!
Just out of curiosity, does the USB Superdrive work on a 2016 Touch bar MacBook Pro and newer models? The reason I'm asking is because I viewed a recent video where someone was having issues getting the Superdrive to work, and had to add more USBs to his Mac. I also plan on buying this Superdrive and don't want to run into the same issue.
Yes, it does. I have that same Macbook Pro. You will need a USBC- to USB adapter or cable however.
Would it also happen to work with a Thunderbolt Hyper Drive? Because that's what I have.
I wonder if this works on the iPad Pro 2018
Not sure, sorry
I would seriously doubt it. Most tablets dont support these unless its full on windows based.
Will it work on a iPad. If there is some sort of cd rip app for iPad instead of buying a lap top just to rip cds on iTunes that would be great I hate paying for downloads .
ipad maybe - you need a dongle at the very least.. I had to enter some code to make it work on my older Macbook Pro.
I noticed these drives don't work on USB hub.
Is there a reason why?
Maj Jam It should work on a USB hub that uses AC power but the ones you don't plug in to power can't supply enough power usually.
phototristan it is in a powered HUB
OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock
A friend of mine had the same problem with his.
Can I use this on a HP laptop???
I'm not sure, probably not though.
@@phototristan Actually it will run on a PC. You just need to copy the program that lets it run on windows. you have to download it from an Apple site.
Why didn't you show how it displays on the computer screen ??
Nothing for the Ipad??
very helpful
Too bad you did not add demo how to use the different commands to play and eject. Useful video.
You have to right-click your mouse and select eject disc. You click play on the screen where it has the arrow on a movie or in Itunes.
Great video, thank you so
Much.
My 27" iMac isn't recognizing the USB SuperDrive? won't take in the CD and it doesn't show anywhere on the Desk Top or system?
Make sure you're plugging it directly in and not using a hub or usb extension cable. If it still doesn't work, try rebooting with it connected. If it still doesn't work, it may be broken and you would have to buy a new one.
How about iPad Pro 2018
I don't think this works on iPad.
will this play all region dvds? If I play a region 2 dvd, for example, then want to play an "all region" dvd, will it play it?
It's just a DVD Drive. All you need is the drive, any region DVD, and DVD Player software that can play any region dvds.
How does it connect?????????
USB
Will this work on the newer Macs like 2015/2018
It does work on my 2016 Macbook Pro with a USB to USBC adapter.
Do you do a video on how to install and use the SuperDrive please as I just brought one for my iMac please
I've had the USB SuperDrive in the box for almost a year--I like to make CD's, and this is my first Mac--just like yours in the video. HOWEVER, on my El Capitan, I've plugged the Drive into the back, like you did, and No Noises, No pop-up box that something was being opened and no new device is recognized......shouldn't I be getting some indication the iMac has a new device? Next, I don't want to be feeding it CD's if nothing is recognized, and no indication of how to Eject it..........OR, does popping in a CD "trigger" the iMac to inform me a new device is being introduced? On "Finder" there is no device shown pertaining to the USB SuperDrive, so, my basic question is, HOW to get it recognized, then up and running, then how to eject a CD? I can do nothing at this point--wonder if you could do a video on situations like mine---I have the same iMac you do, but no matter if I re-boot, or whatever, NO DEVICE shows up, on Finder, or on a pop-up! What is up, please! Thanks in advance.
Nothing is supposed to show up until a disc is put in.
I will try it now. I've had a PC for ages and ages, and a Mac 1 yr. MANY differences in the 2, for sure. Still learning so many tricks. Thank you.
Can I insert small CD into it?
I don't think so.
Does it work with USB C MacBooks?
Robert Yes, with a an adapter
I literally just purchased this and it doesn’t work. I have a MacBook Pro 2017. I purchased a ultra drive hub since my laptop doesn’t have a 3.0 port, plugged it up, and it spits the cd right out. Can you help?
I know this is late, but only certain adapters work for this device. Some people have had success using a single type c to usb though (without the hub).
Eats your dvd or cd if not compatible, unable to eject!
hi i assume this wont work with a windows pc or a google chromebook?
The Apple DVD Superdrive can be made to work on a linux PC by changing a variable in the linux software. The same can be done on 2008 to 2012 Macbooks that have an internal DVD drive. Apple has deliberately crippled the DVD Superdrive so that by default it only works with some Apple computers, however this problem can be fixed in the case of OSX and Linux. Not sure about Windows.
That means it can rip cd to Dap also ?
I am trying to play a DVDR on my Imac using the USB Superdrive and it won't play. A DVD Icon shows on the screen, but nothing plays....Any suggestions?
I'm not sure, are you using the DVD Player app?
Yes, I am I am using this from my ImacOS Sierra. I just bought the Superdrive home, plugged it in and inserted the DVDR disc. The icon for a DVD appears on the desktop, but nothing plays.
Try to play other DVDs, it may be a defective disc.
Thanks I found the reason, the Disc was written on the wrong format. It is my husbands MRI from when he was hospitalized. I appreciate your information and your YouRube instructions.
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big Apple fan huh.
+Huey Freeman Absatively!
Ablatively????
+Huey Freeman Nope.
it is no louder than my LG external usb drive
Won’t work on MacBook Air (M1) without an adapter.
Premium price with budget inputs…. Rotten apple!
Is that the $19 adapter? I figured as much since the newest MBA does not have the USB-A and now features USB-C
What about iPhone usb
Okay, so it can load and eject. Can it actually PLAY A DISC?
If Apple reduced the price of their computers since they don't have the drive, that would be nice. But they got rid of the drive and kept the price the same. That's kind of lame.
Has nothing to do with price. An optical drive cannot fit in such thin laptops like their offerings ever since the Macbook Air up until any Macbook today.
@@phototristan Yeah, I get that they can't fit in a thin computer. But Apple pulls this double-whammy of removing the drive from the computers but continuing to charge the same price for the computer, and then turning around and saying "well, if you want an optical drive, you have pay extra for an external drive." To me, that's total b.s.
@@tglenn3121 Seems like you're just an Apple hater. There's literally no other maker also making thin laptops who are not doing the exact same thing. You need to get real.
@@phototristan On the contrary. I have quite a few Apple products. iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac Mini, iMac, Apple laptop. iPad, iPod, etc. Ok, then, I don't like any company that is forcing customers to keep paying the same price for their products even when those products offer less feature, and then turn around and force them to pay extra to get those features again. So, not specifically Apple. Just any company that does this kind of strategy.
@@tglenn3121 not a single thin profile laptop or minicomputer comes with an optical drive, nor they provide an external unit for free; also, you can actually use another brand of external optical drive
Mine has never worked, been to Apple 4x, they cannot fix it. Dud. Would not recommend it to ANYONE. The lack of an ejection button tells you it is problematic. It has to rely on the computer reading the player and that does not happen.
Come on man. There is no noise to this Drive. At least mine doesn’t. 🙃
Everything is good, but price is unacceptable
hahaha they got you apple people so brainwashed hahahaha
So, instead of selling a MacBook WITH the an optical drive, they took it out and are now charging additional money for it. Wow, talk about a good money maker/scam. What a joke!
The current Mabooks and iMacs are like paper thin. No room for a optical drive in them that makes no sense to make them thicker just to include one built-in given that most users don't need it constantly and those that do, only need it on occasion.
I'd rather have it thicker so I don't have to lug around extra hardware. Besides, optical drives way barely 1/4 of a pound. This is why I'll never buy a new MacBook. Maybe it's just me, but paying more and getting less, just doesn't make sense to me.
If it's thicker to include an optical drive, then you are lugging around extra hardware, all the time, and not by choice either.
That's like saying it's better to carry around a phone without a built-in camera, and a camera as well, instead of carrying around a phone with a built -in camera. Sure, it's a bit bigger, but it's damn easier than carrying around both things seperately, but sure, whatever.
Flawed logic there since the camera in a phone does not increase the size of the phone. Nor is it something that is seldomly used.