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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Will this drive burn dvd+R DL dual layer disks?
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- 05 19, 16
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Does this adaptor allow me to connect the Apogee Duet (1st gen) to my Mac?
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- 10 12, 12
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Highly unlikely as it can't power my external G-TECH drive.

Time to upgrade to the Duet 2 to be safe...
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- 10 16, 12
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Can I connect to Home Theatre system
Connectin iPhone 6 Plus to LG home theatre systems
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- 01 1, 16
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Is there a chance to switch the wall adapter from Thai into something else?
I'm thinking about buying a macbook pro in thai and I was wondering if I could switch the wall socket/adapter to fit Israel wall sockets without any additional
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- 02 28, 13
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You will need to buy the World Travel pack which includes the adapters for different countries.
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- 04 24, 13
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does this charger work on a macbook air
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- 05 29, 15
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what do i need to connect my panasonic pv-gs85 camera to thunderbolt on macbook pro
i'm hoping to transfer mini cassette video onto my macbook pro in order to create movies.
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- 08 29, 14
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Video output options are limited. See description.
As Apple offers this adapter for HDMI output, which is limited resolution, question one is can you then use a HDMI to DVI adapter to connect a DVI monitor? Secondly, the specs page says (in part) "Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840 by 2160 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors" and later "Native DisplayPort 1.2 video output" So that would support this resolution, at unknown refresh rate, but how? Will there be another forthcoming USB-C to mini DisplayPort adapter that could then be re-adapted to Dual-Link DVI or connected to a supported UHD display?
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- 03 13, 15
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Can this be used with the forthcoming 2012 iMac that lacks an optical drive?
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- 10 26, 12
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- 10 30, 12
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Can I use the UK power adapter extension cable with my US-purchased 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter to charge my US-purchased 2015 macbook pro in the UK?
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- 12 7, 15
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remote control
Is there a remote control that can be purchased that can be used to control the DVD player. The control on the bottom of the screen is too small to control if you want to watch a movie from your bed let's say. Thanks.
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- 01 19, 14
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we have purchased the box set Apple World Travel Adapter Kit - what do we need in addition to the adapters - to connect to the iPad?
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- 04 3, 16
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Can this cable be used to create a TCP/IP network between Macs?
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- 11 13, 12
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Thunderbolt or USB ethernet adapter - Would both work with a BT Hub 3 and does it make a difference which on one chooses?
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- 07 14, 12
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Are games such as The Sims 3 ok to burn onto my MacBook Pro with retina display using the Apple USB Superdrive?
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- 01 19, 14
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Will USB SuperDrive work with standard MacBookPro
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- 01 23, 15
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How can I make the older 27 inch display work with the new Mac Pro
I purchased the PCI to Thunderbolt converter
There does not seem to be a FireWire to Thunderbolt adapter available. I have the original FireWire not Firewire 800
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- 11 17, 14
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Can the Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter be used for capturing video from DV recorders and/or cameras? Thanks in advance for any response
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Will this Travel Adapter Kit work in India for MacBook Pro?
I am traveling to India and wants to know if this Apple Adapter Kit works for my MacBook Pro.
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- 06 11, 15
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What kind of wire do I need to connect my Canon GL2 Camera (mini DV) to Thunderbolt on an iMac for use with the Final Cut Pro X? Thanks
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- 08 29, 14
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What power charging cord do I need for my MacBook Air 13 inch model #1466? Will chargers MD592LL/A or A1436 work?
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- 06 20, 15
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