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.
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.
How do I play DVD on Apple USB SuperDrive?
Remote Disc
- On the computer with the built-in SuperDrive, open System Preferences. Then click on Sharing.
- Click the lock icon.
- Enter your admin password.
- Tick DVD or CD Sharing.
- Insert the DVD into the drive and the user on another computer will be able to see it.
Can Apple SuperDrive play blu ray discs?
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.
Why does my Mac says Supported disc not available?
If a “Supported disc not available” message appears: DVD Player doesn’t recognize video content burned onto certain types of DVD-RW discs. Try burning the content onto a DVD-R disc instead. This message also appears if there’s no disc in the DVD drive. See Change your DVD drive region.
Why did Apple get rid of CD drives?
Something had to give: portability or optical media. The industry followed Apple’s example and figured it needed to remove built-in CD/DVD drives to enable thin notebook designs, such as this Series 9 Ultrabook from Samsung.
Why isn’t my DVD Player working on my Mac?
Make sure the disc is correctly placed in the drive. See if the disc is dirty or damaged. The easiest way to do this is to try it in another computer with a compatible drive. If it’s an audio CD or a video DVD, you might also try it in a CD or DVD player.
Is MacBook Pro compatible with SuperDrive?
*The Apple USB SuperDrive is compatible with Mac models from 2008 and later that don’t have a built-in optical drive. *MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with USB-C ports require a USB-C to USB adapter (sold separately) to use Apple USB SuperDrive.
How do I get my SuperDrive to work on my MacBook pro?
To use your SuperDrive, connect it to a USB-A port on your Mac*, then insert a disc. Make sure that the aluminum enclosure of the SuperDrive is facing up. To connect your SuperDrive to a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port on your Mac, you can use one of these adapters: USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.
Is Apple SuperDrive compatible with Catalina?
With macOS Catalina, the SuperDrive won’t show up in the, Finder sidebar, Desktop, or Disk Utility unless a disc is inserted. If you need to make sure that the drive is working on a software level, open System Preferences. The CDs and DVDs preference pane will only show up when the SuperDrive is connected.
What is special about Apple SuperDrive?
The sleek,compact USB SuperDrive.
Which MacBook has a DVD drive?
With the exception of the MacBook Pro (without Retina Display) all new Macs no longer feature DVD SuperDrives (Apple’s optical disc reading and writing technology). There’s no physical drive for you to play CDs or DVDs on.
What is the best external DVD drive for Mac?
Apple USB SuperDrive
How do you play a DVD on a MacBook Pro?
How to Play DVD on MacBook Pro with A Hard Drive. It’s very simple to watch your DVDs, especially the old discs, on MacBook Pro with a disc drive. Just insert a DVD into the drive, and the default DVD player app included with Mac OS X will open it automatically and display the DVD menu.
