The new iMac that's due out in the coming months does not have an optical drive and I was just wondering if anyone knows whether this drive is the solution for those of us who still require CD/DVD burning ability. Cheers.

In the uk I've just been into PC World (biggest computing retailer on the high street) who categorically tell me it will work; their staff have been trained by Apple on this. They referred me to the new iMac info on line, look where they describe the rear sockets , USBs and its states you can use these for your peripherals eg SuperDrive. I'm assured by this otherwise I was going to grab an old machine!!

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can I play region 2 dvd's on my USB Super Drive?
Am I able to play Region 2 (European) DVD's on my external super drive?
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- 03-Oct-2014
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Will this work with any model macBook Air?
Old and new models?
- Asked by Patricia P from Camden
- 12-Jun-2012
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Yes, it's for any model that has no built in CD/DVD drive - which applies to all the MacBook Airs.
- Answered by Esra C from Shoreline
- 25-Jun-2012
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Can you use DVD+R blank discs in the Super Drive?
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- 21-Jun-2014
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Yes
- Answered by Mark B from Guelph
- 22-Jul-2014
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Plays non-US format DVDs?
Will the SuperDrive play Israel-formatted DVDs?
- Asked by Art L from Fullerton
- 13-Jan-2013
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Yes it does - You can change the region up to 5 times (then it will be stuck forever at the 5th!)
- Answered by Thiago P from Simpsonville
- 15-Jan-2013
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Can the USB SuperDrive connect to an iPad air 2?
I want to play DVDs on my iPad air 2. So does this one play them, if not what does?
- Asked by Kiara B from Lake Cathie
- 23-Jan-2015
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will it work on macbook pro mid 2012?
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- 17-Feb-2014
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can i use the apple usb superdrive with my i pad 2 and my mac mini
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- 31-Dec-2012
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Here's your 2 answers:
iPad 2: NO
Mac Mini: YES
- Answered by Dylan J from Acworth
- 11-Apr-2013
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I am looking for an external DVD player that I can use for both Region 1 and Region 2 DVDs. Can you please let me know if it does. Thank you.
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- 15-Dec-2017
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Can I use the Apple USB SuperDrive to upload photos to IMovie?
I need a drive to upload photos provided to me by parents for a school event.
I have a MacBook Air.
- Asked by Kathleen S from Largo
- 28-Aug-2012
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Yes, the Apple USB SuperDrive is compatible with iMovie to import audio, video, and pictures into your iMovie projects.
- Answered by Jeffrey Y from Westmont
- 14-Sep-2012
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Can the Superdrive read double-sided DVDs/CDs?
I have a 13-inch MacBook Air, so there's no DVD/CD drive. But I know it's important to be able to read double-sided DVDs/CDs. Is the Superdrive able to do that?
- Asked by Kyle R from Louisville
- 22-Dec-2014
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How long is the usb cord on the Super Drive?
- Asked by Sean C from Greenbrae
- 22-Jun-2015
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Exactly 1 foot. And it needs to be plugged into the computer itself - I tried plugging it into a powered USB hub and I got a message that I needed to plug DIRECTLY into the computer.
- Answered by Matthew J from Chicago
- 23-Jul-2015
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Does the SuperDrive work with games as well as DVDs?
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- 01-Oct-2012
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Can I use a Apple USB SuperDrive to burn CD/DVDs? Does it work with Blu Ray?
- Asked by Ismael L from Devine
- 17-Feb-2014
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Can I use it on a 2015 mac
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- 25-Sep-2015
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seems so, i use my superdrive with a 2015 27" imac with retina display - no problem
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- 29-Sep-2015
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i've a macbook pro. SSD has replaced the optical drive and mac seems to have forgotten its old hardware. could the mac work with an external now....?
15.4 inch. 2.66 GHZ.-dual core, 8GB STORAGE, 740 GB memory (now), works great. but no one seems to have asked this question specifically...therefore i welcome whomever might solve my little mystery, thanx..
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- 11-Jan-2014
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Will this allow me to install Applications like Logic? I have the original discs and I want to know if this will work on the new macbooks.
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- 01-Dec-2016
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Is this compatible with the new iMac which doesn't have an optical drive?
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- 24-Oct-2012
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Use in MacBook?
I saw the list for USB SuperDrive without MacBook, could it be use or not?
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- 14-Oct-2016
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can it play pc games through a mac mini that is plugged into my HD TV?
- Asked by Donald Y
- 08-Feb-2013
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is the super drive a burner also
- Asked by Mike C from Bohemia
- 09-Jan-2013
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Yes
- Answered by Genette F from Essex
- 28-Apr-2013
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