Is Apple SuperDrive discontinued?

Is Apple SuperDrive discontinued?

The updated second generation 13-inch MacBook Pro, released on June 11, 2012 and discontinued on October 27, 2016 is the last Macintosh to include a SuperDrive while the Mid 2011 was the last iMac model with the built in optical drive.

What can you do with a Apple USB SuperDrive?

Whether you’re at the office or on the road, you can play and burn both CDs and DVDs with the Apple USB SuperDrive. It’s perfect when you want to watch a DVD movie, install software, create backup discs, and more.

Can you burn CDs on Apple USB SuperDrive?

How can I play a DVD on my Mac without a DVD player?

An external optical drive will allow you to access discs on your Mac. To do this, you’ll need to buy an external disc reader that plugs into your Mac via a USB cable. Such an external drive could read CDs and DVDs, play Blu-Rays, and even burn discs — if that’s what you want.

When did MacBooks stop having CD drives?

While Apple has been phasing out CD/DVD drives since the introduction of the MacBook Air in January 2008, the shift has been slow and gradual. But on Tuesday, Apple dealt a big blow to the music and movie industries. If you look at Apple’s current lineup of Macs, only two models contain built-in optical drives.

Does Apple SuperDrive play Blu Ray?

No. It can neither record nor play blu-ray disks. Apple does not sell a blu-ray compatible drive. There are MacOS compatible, blu-ray drives available commercially.

Does MacBook Air SuperDrive work with iMac?

Check compatibility The Apple USB SuperDrive is compatible with Mac models from 2008 and later that don’t have a built-in optical drive.

What is the best external hard drive for Apple?

Apple File System (APFS)

  • Mac OS Extended (HFS+)
  • MS-DOS (FAT)&exFAT
  • Apple File System (APFS) vs. Mac OS Extended (HFS+) vs. MS-DOS (FAT) vs. exFAT
  • How do I access Apple internal hard drive?

    Connect a storage device.

  • Move files to or from an external storage device.
  • If you don’t have permission to view or work with files on a storage device.
  • Eject a storage device (USB drive,flash drive,or other device) Select the item to eject,then choose File > Eject.
  • Does Apple make external hard drives?

    Storage devices (such as external hard drives) can also be available on your network. Additionally, you can insert flash memory cards from your camera or other device in the SDXC card slot in your Mac. If your Mac doesn’t have a card slot, you can access the data on the flash memory card using a connected card reader.

    Can an external hard drive replace an internal one?

    You can only replace certain internal HDD’s with external HDD’s depending on the drive type (boot vs data drive) and OS. Until Windows 10, the boot hard drive (drive C:) on a PC could not be an external drive.