Apple SuperDrive (DVD drive)

Apple SuperDrive

DVD drive


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Léon_2002

9 years ago

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springen

9 years ago

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Certainly not simply by plug & play as on Apple devices. According to Apple support, you can also get the thing to run under Windows, but only if you install the right drivers. http://www.apple.com/ch-de/shop/question/answers/mac/kann-ich-superdrive-bei-windows-pcs-benutzen/QDFDCKAXKPKPCTYUK I use the drive with various MacBooks and an iMac, which works great. For Windows I would rather look for better compatible drives. There are also some quite elegant offers here: https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/producttype/externes-optisches-laufwerk-425

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firstbase

2 years ago

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bOli

2 years ago

No, the drive should work with the built-in USB-A port. I just tested mine on an iMac 2019 (with macOS Ventura 13.1) and had to look for a DVD ;) The drive appears in my built-in "System Information" application under Hardware > USB > USB 3.1 Bus as "Apple USB SuperDrive".

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laterzagraf

3 years ago

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wesiho

3 years ago

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The Apple Super Drive is merely a piece of hardware for playing and writing DVDs and/or CDs. It works on a Mac and also on a Windows PC with the appropriate driver from Apple. To be able to use it as a film player, you will probably have to get a corresponding app. I use such software for ripping DVDs, for example. (iSuper DD Ripper) Greetings, Edwin

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Anonymous

4 years ago

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Amusedspider 3

4 years ago

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Eisbrecher

4 years ago

Apple always pays very well for its products. In return, however, they usually last much longer than competitor products. Let's say if the drive lasts 8 years and you have to buy a new one from a competitor after only 4 years, then the purchase price is worth it... if you're not interested in durability, then you'd better buy one from a competitor...

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viewpoints

5 years ago

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Anonymous

5 years ago

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Wesuyo2

4 years ago

Maybe it occurred to you that Digitec buys the goods from somewhere else (wholesalers, etc.) instead of directly from Apple, which results in different prices? It wouldn't hurt to think a bit before making a big fuss about a price difference of only CHF 10-20!

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serainowitsch

7 years ago

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Brimstone

7 years ago

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Yes, if your iMac is (late 2012) or newer. Please always specify the exact model or year of manufacture for Apple products so that compatibility can be checked and confirmed. According to the manufacturer's website, the Apple SuperDrive is compatible with the following products: MacBook Pro with Retina Display MacBook Air iMac (late 2012) and newer Mac mini (late 2009) and newer Mac Pro (late 2013)

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