Questions & Answers for Apple USB SuperDrive
553 Questions from the Community
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what updates are needed for the usb superdrive
- Asked by Dennis W from Walnut Port
- Jul 24, 2016
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AnswerThere are no updates for USB Superdrive. Just keep your iTunes up to date.
- Answered by Don S from Three Rivers
- Jan 19, 2017
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What DVD format works in current Apple Super Drive?
- Asked by William J from Darien
- Jan 16, 2014
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Best Answer:From the Amazon site:
Specifications
Writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 6x speed
Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed
Writes DVD-RW discs at up to 6x speed and DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speed
Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed
Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed
Reads CDs at up to 24x speed- Answered by Robert Y from Hickory
- Feb 15, 2014
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How do i delete a cd-rw using the apple usb SuperDrive?
- Asked by Michael S from San Diego
- Apr 15, 2018
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can i burn photos to disks with this device
- Asked by Kirsten H from Alexandra
- Aug 24, 2014
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Will the super drive just play CDs and not load to iTunes
I don't want to load every cd I just want to listen to them
- Asked by Kathryn G from Bend
- Jul 21, 2016
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Does the external usb 3 apple superdrive permit blu ray movies to be played?
I have blu ray DVDs. Will they play on my macbook pro using the drive?
- Asked by Dale P from Park City
- Apr 13, 2016
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Best Answer:No.
- Answered by Donald C from Brea
- Apr 22, 2016
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How many gb of storage does this have?
- Asked by Rebecca S from Cockeyville
- Apr 7, 2015
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Best Answer:
NO, it is NOT designed for that purpose, it is Only to be used with the MacBook Air, Pro with Retina Disp and the Mac Mini.
An IPAD does NOT have a USB Port. it would had been ideal if it did, but it does not. A choice Apple made while designing the product.
if you are looking for a way to access big files on your IPAD, i beleive Seagate has an External Hard Drive, which goes by the name of "Wi-Drive", which can Stream contents over a WI-FI network and share it with a iOS product, such as IPAD, IPhone and Ipod Touch.- Answered by Thomas B from Richmond
- Jun 16, 2012
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Best Answer:
YES, technically, you can connect any USB Compatible External CD/DVD/BluRay Drive with your MacBook Pro Retina. there is no limitations as to it HAVE TO BE the SUPERDRIVE. Any Branded Drive that has a standard USB Connector will do the trick just fine.
- Answered by Thomas B from Shelton
- Jul 2, 2013
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can you put a sims cd in it?
i just bought a imac and i just relize that you cant put a cd in it. if i buy this would i be able to play sims on my iMac?
- Asked by Huguette H from Fredericton
- Sep 8, 2013
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Best Answer:Yes. That will work just fine.
- Answered by Russ M from San Francisco
- Sep 13, 2013
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Plays non-US format DVDs?
Will the SuperDrive play Israel-formatted DVDs?
- Asked by Art L from Fullerton
- Jan 13, 2013
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AnswerYes 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
- Jan 14, 2013
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Does the Apple USB SuperDrive have LightScribe CD label burn Technology?
I would like to use the LightScribe burning technology to print labels directly onto CDs. Some CD/DVD drives are Light Scribe capable but I could not find any info on whether the SuperDrive is LightScribe capable.
- Asked by Jack G from Knoxville
- Sep 7, 2013
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Best Answer:No, it does not.
- Answered by Russ M from San Francisco
- Sep 13, 2013
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Looking for a 4 port USB hub that will work with the Apple USB SuperDrive.
I bought a 4port USB hub on Amazon. It was compatible with my mouse bluetooth plug. However, whenever I tried to plug the USB SuperDrive (to watch a DVD) it would not recognize it.
I don't want to keep playing hit or miss. Could you please recommend a verified make/brand of 4 port USB that is FULLY compatible with the USB SuperDrive.
Thank you.- Asked by Iheoma O from West Hollywood
- Mar 30, 2018
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Is there a difference between the MD564LL/A and the MD564ZM/A SuperDrive?
- Asked by Andrew Tyler M from Redondo Beach
- Jul 15, 2015
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Best Answer:Those are country codes for the region the product was originally intended. ZM indicates China. LL indicates USA. It would matter if it had a keyboard or something else that had regional differences, but it should not matter for a mouse or a SuperDrive.
- Answered by Terry D from North Bellmore
- Jan 30, 2016
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Will this drive work with the new MacBook with its single USB-C connector?
The new MacBook has a single USB-C connector. It will be possible to connect USB devices to it with an adapter, but will the SuperDrive work through one of these adapters? It currently only works when connected directly to a USB port on the computer (i.e., not through a hub, for example), and there is nothing aside from a USB-C port on the new MacBook.
- Asked by Michael G from Campbell
- Mar 17, 2015
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AnswerWhile the new MacBook has just the single USB-C port to work with, and won't work directly with standard USB devices, Apple made the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter that connects to the MacBook, and has an USB-C port (for charging), HDMI port and an USB 3 port. So with the USB 3 port, you can connect up the USB SuperDrive and any other USB device (since USB is backward compatible). Better work around than the hub option which doesn't always work.
- Answered by Kire M
- Mar 19, 2015
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macbook external optical drive
Is this superdrive compatible with Macbook (early 2009)?
- Asked by Lalith S from Raleigh
- Jan 14, 2013
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Superdrive and Apple wired keyboard
Does the Superdrive work if plugged into the Apple wired extended keyboard? I.e., does the wired keyboard support the Superdrive?
- Asked by David C from Menlo Park
- Dec 22, 2012
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Best Answer:The SuperDrive must be directly plugged into the computer's USB port, and cannot be used if connected to a USB hub.
- Answered by Michel C from Lake Mary
- Jul 16, 2013
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Can you use a USB extension cable with the super drive? If so how long?
- Asked by Bardy H from San Diego
- Jul 25, 2012
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Best Answer:Generally, no. The SuperDrive relies upon the Mac's built-in port, which provides more power than the standard USB specification. Consequently, most hubs and extension cables (even with external power) do not allow the SuperDrive to run, and you'll get a "device needs USB power" error. I have yet to find a solution for extending the tiny cable provided to work in my clamshell-docked MacBook Pro Retina 13 solution, which disappoints me to no end. I'm sure there's a solution that does work somewhere, but it will be a solution that allows the provision / transfer of beyond-USB-spec power down the line.
- Answered by Keith R from Arlington
- Nov 18, 2014
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how do I install superdrive on an imac
The directions(such as they are) state to update to the latest version of software. On my previous Dell just plugging the new device in would have automatically caused the tower to search for and install the latest drivers and software.
- Asked by Bradley A from Ocean Springs
- Mar 31, 2014
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