Questions & Answers for Apple USB SuperDrive
553 Questions from the Community
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I have a MacBook Air and would like to know if the Apple USB SuperDrive can play dvd movies?
Also, I will be traveling to Europe and would like to know if european dvds will work.
- Asked by Grace R from Saint Clair Shores
- 2 Feb, 2015
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Best Answer:Of course they can. But keep in mind that the Apple USB SuperDrive is an external device, powered by the laptop itself. So just know that it will bleed your MacBook Air's battery quite quickly. I wouldn't expect to watch more than one movie.
European DVDs should work provided you set the region code. This used to be a hassle to change, but I'm not sure if it still is.- Answered by James D from Phoenix
- 20 May, 2015
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Will this work with the new 2016 Macbook Pro with touch bar?
I assume the SuperDrive connects with the old-style USB, which the new computers don't have. Could an adapter be used that would allow the drive to function properly with the new Macbook Pro?
- Asked by Andrew H from Washington
- 22 Nov, 2016
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AnswerYes. I have the new MacBook Pro and it works just fine. However, the drive has a USB type A connector. To plug it into the new MacBook you will need a USB-C to USB A adapter. Apple sells them but you can also get them on Amazon, cheaper.
- Answered by Andrew B from Sherrills Ford
- 27 Aug, 2017
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will work with 2009-2012 MBP non retina
- Asked by William M from Greenwood
- 20 Oct, 2017
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Is this available for the I pad.?
I own the I pad mini MK9G2 B/A
- Asked by Christine C
- 24 Oct, 2017
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how to remove the superdrive from a mac pro retina
- Asked by Sharon M from Perth
- 12 Dec, 2012
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can i use this with my macbook pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)?
- Asked by Jordan D from Cudahy
- 27 Dec, 2012
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Best Answer:If your MacBook Pro came with an internal optical drive, then NO it won't work.
- Answered by Larry H from Tacoma
- 25 Apr, 2013
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can i put black ops 2 in it please respond
- Asked by Yohanes G
- 2 Oct, 2014
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Is the Super drive compatible with the MacBook Pro with touch bar?
- Asked by Stephanie T from Warrandyte
- 6 Nov, 2016
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AnswerYes it is, but you need a USB-C to USB adapter, otherwise works fine.
- Answered by Steven S from San Diego
- 3 Apr, 2017
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Will the Superdrive burn both sides of a 2 sided dvd? That is: does the system manage the transition for large files that overflow side 1 of the Disc?
- Asked by Albert R from Thousand Oaks
- 16 Oct, 2017
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can the USB Superdrive burn Dual Layer DVDs
- Asked by Richard H from Coupeville
- 4 Apr, 2015
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Best Answer:yes you can.
- Answered by Yim Chuan T from Ayer Itam
- 15 Apr, 2015
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is the external super drive compatible with all iMAC
I have a MAC without dvd drive and need one. Is the external superdrive compatible?
- Asked by Rosemary B from Trinity Beach
- 3 Aug, 2015
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AnswerThe external drive connects to your mac via the USB ports at the back of your screen - I have an iMAC without a build in drive and the USB superdrive works well for me.
- Answered by Stephen A
- 18 Nov, 2015
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how many usb ports does the super drive take?
- Asked by Janine S
- 21 Oct, 2013
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AnswerSuperDrive needs only one USB port.
and that too you can plug-in and out whenever you want.- Answered by Vivek M
- 27 Oct, 2013
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Will the Apple USB SuperDrive work with an iMac OSX 10.8.5?
- Asked by Cheryl J from Charters Settlement
- 9 Oct, 2013
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Best Answer:Yes.
- Answered by Steven S from San Francisco
- 3 Nov, 2013
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Can it play the mini disk cd?
- Asked by Tom G from Green Lane
- 1 Sep, 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 Sep, 2017
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will the apple USB Superdrive work with the new ipad
So, if you have a female USB port that attaches to the iPAD, the USB Superdrive would work with the iPAD, yes? It looks like that's the only reason it doesn't work w/ iPad. I have such a cable.
- Asked by Rebecca M from Decatur
- 15 Jul, 2012
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Best Answer:The USB Superdrive does not support the iPad because it was
only designed to be used with the mac mini, macbook pro with retina display,
and macbook air.- Answered by Isen L from College Place
- 27 Jul, 2012
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Does USB SuperDrive work seamlessly with iDVD?
I have the original mac mini with standard drive. Will the USB SuperDrive allow me to burn iDVD projects to DVD's?
- Asked by Brendan O
- 18 Sep, 2012
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Best Answer:Yes
- Answered by Ben R from Riverside
- 29 Oct, 2012
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Can this usb superdrive be used by an early 2008 mac pro?
- Asked by Christine R from London
- 15 Aug, 2013
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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 Jan, 2013
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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 Aug, 2013
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