Questions & Answers for Apple USB SuperDrive
515 Questions from the Community
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Best Answer:
Yes CDs (use iTunes). Ripping DVDs is against licensing laws, and it doesn't read BluRay.
- Answered by Matthew F
- 17/03/2014
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (I know it burns DVDs and CDs but does it rip CDs and DVDs or blurays as well?)
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Can it play the mini disk cd?
- Asked by Tom G from Green Lane
- 01/09/2013
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AnswerNo, the Apple USB SuperDrive only supports full size 120 mm (4.7 in) CD or DVD media.
- Answered by Stewart L
- 29/09/2017
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Can this USB Super drive be used with Smart TVs
- Asked by Kay R from Naracoorte
- 01/09/2017
- Flag as inappropriate (Can this USB Super drive be used with Smart TVs)
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Can I play a dvd from the super drive and air play it on tv with my apple tv ?
- Asked by Sarah H from Indianapolis
- 18/01/2013
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I play a dvd from the super drive and air play it on tv with my apple tv ?)
AnswerNo. Certain images and videos are protected, and as a result, won't be shown on your TV from the Apply TV. Instead, you'll see a grey and white checkerboard pattern.
- Answered by Leanne M from Calgary
- 15/08/2013
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Will this work with the newest 2016 Retina MacBook Pro 15"?
- Asked by James K from Brooklyn
- 29/10/2016
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Best Answer:With an Apple USB-USB C adapter, but NOT with a USB hub. Apple prevents USB hubs from working with Superdrives.
- Answered by Hunter Z from New York
- 26/01/2017
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Will this work with the newest 2016 Retina MacBook Pro 15"?)
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Is the 2.0 USB port on the USB Superdrive compatible with 3.0 USB port of the New Mac Pro Late 2013 / early 2014??
My USB Superdrive is not working on my new Mac Pro
- Asked by Patricia L from Norfolk
- 03/01/2015
- Flag as inappropriate (Is the 2.0 USB port on the USB Superdrive compatible with 3.0 USB port of the New Mac Pro Late 2013 / early 2014??)
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Is the super drive compatible with imac
- Asked by Everard A from Jamaica
- 15/01/2013
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Best Answer:The only iMac that it is compatible to is the iMac (21.5-inch and 27-inch, Late 2012).
- Answered by Michel C from Lake Mary
- 17/07/2013
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macbook air 2 superdrives
Is it possible to use 2 usb superdrives at the same time with a macbook air and/or a retina pro
- Asked by James H from Atkinson
- 07/08/2012
- Flag as inappropriate (macbook air 2 superdrives)
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Can I use this (or other external USB powered dvd drives) to boot my late 2012 27" iMac from a system disc such as DiskWarrier?
I tried yesterday, but after waiting a very long time, I gave up. I wasn't sure when the USB power would kick in to allow the booting to take place from the external player.
thanks for your help.
hank- Asked by Hank K from Montgomery
- 14/03/2013
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I use this (or other external USB powered dvd drives) to boot my late 2012 27" iMac from a system disc such as DiskWarrier?)
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can this superdrive burn cd rewritable that can play in a regular cd players?
Superdrive Model A1379
- Asked by Samuel N from Weston
- 17/01/2014
- Flag as inappropriate (can this superdrive burn cd rewritable that can play in a regular cd players?)
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DOES APPLE USB SUPERDRIVE CONTAIN A LITHIUM BATTERY
I WANT TO SEND SUPERDRIVE AS A GIFT OVER SEAS AND NEED TO KNOW BEFORE SHIPPING
- Asked by Leah M from Lafayette
- 22/09/2015
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AnswerNo, its powered via the usb connection
- Answered by John T
- 29/09/2015
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can i use usb super drive with ipad
- Asked by Lowell S from Cadillac
- 27/04/2013
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Best Answer:No, the USB SuperDrive will only work with certain Mac computers that shipped without internal SuperDrives.
- Answered by Keith H from Baton Rouge
- 09/05/2013
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Can I watch PAL DVD's on Apple USB Superdrive attached to my MacMini?
- Asked by Jeff M from Vancouver
- 01/05/2013
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Want to create a wireless network, therefore, I would like to somehow plug the superdrive to a usb hub that can be reached wirelessly. Can it be done?
My thing is to create a wireless network where I can plug all the devices such as printer, superdrive, external hard drive to a hub that can be accessed wirelessly....so far I know that my printer can be thru the Airport express, however, I dont know if it can be done with the superdrive and the ext Hard drive. It would be so cool and super easy if this can be done so I can just roam around my house with my Macbook air, sit and work on my mac mini and just lets say play a movie thru mirroring on apple TV by wirelessly using the superdrive instead of having to plug it to the macs...am I too far advenced for this technology or is this just wishful thinking....???
- Asked by Michelle F from Chicago
- 15/08/2012
- Flag as inappropriate (Want to create a wireless network, therefore, I would like to somehow plug the superdrive to a usb hub that can be reached wirelessly. Can it be done?)
Best Answer:If you can find a Bluetooth USB hub yes
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Do all CDs and DVD s work on SuperDrive ?
Windows Xp CDs precisely
- Asked by Mozna T from Cobram
- 30/01/2014
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Is the Super drive compatible with the MacBook Pro with touch bar?
- Asked by Stephanie T from Warrandyte
- 06/11/2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Is the Super drive compatible with the MacBook Pro with touch bar?)
AnswerYes it is, but you need a USB-C to USB adapter, otherwise works fine.
- Answered by Steven S from San Diego
- 03/04/2017
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Will this work with my 2009 Macbook - 2ghz Intel Core 2 Duo?
The internal drive stopped working.
- Asked by Casey L from Austin
- 16/10/2013
- Flag as inappropriate (Will this work with my 2009 Macbook - 2ghz Intel Core 2 Duo?)
Best Answer:Wrong, first dissable the internal reader hardware from devices setup. Then plug the external usb superdrive and that's it.
- Answered by Enrique T from Lima
- 26/10/2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Will this work with my 2009 Macbook - 2ghz Intel Core 2 Duo?)
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Is the superdrive only compatible with the three macs listed under the system requirements
i.e. does it work with other older macbook pros
- Asked by Kenneth T from San Diego
- 12/06/2012
- Flag as inappropriate (Is the superdrive only compatible with the three macs listed under the system requirements)
Best Answer:The "new" Apple USB SuperDrive will only support the current
Mac Mini, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina Display.
To put it another way this USB SuperDrive will only work with
Macs without built-in optical drive and
Macs not being able to optional built in an optical drive.- Answered by Kang-ling W
- 13/06/2012
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Is the superdrive only compatible with the three macs listed under the system requirements)