iMac - Do all intel-based Macs have DVD drives?

sw55 · sw55 #1 (**permalink**)

04-23-2009, 03:02 PM

Hi,

This question isn't specifically about iMac, just couldn't find a better category to post it in.

I was wondering, does anyone know the answer to this question:

Do all intel-based Mac's (including older models) have DVD drives built-in?

Deciding whether I need to distribute some software on CD's, or if I can use DVD's only.

Thanks,
Andrew

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

04-23-2009, 03:06 PM

Intel Mac models - both portable and desktop have a built in drive that can at least read DVD media. The lone exception here might be the MacBook Air which uses an external drive.

Regards.

Kash · Kash #3 (**permalink**)

04-23-2009, 03:08 PM

chscag is correct, every Intel Mac with the exception of the Macbook Air has a built in DVD drive.

sw55 · sw55 #4 (**permalink**)

04-23-2009, 05:15 PM

Thanks for the info.

JordantheNerd · JordantheNerd #5 (**permalink**)

04-23-2009, 06:37 PM

I would say they all at least have a Combo Drive, probably a SuperDrive in most. Even old G4's have them, so Apple was pretty ahead of technology.

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sw55 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 14, 2009 Posts: 17	04-23-2009, 03:02 PM Hi, This question isn't specifically about iMac, just couldn't find a better category to post it in. I was wondering, does anyone know the answer to this question: Do all intel-based Mac's (including older models) have DVD drives built-in? Deciding whether I need to distribute some software on CD's, or if I can use DVD's only. Thanks, Andrew
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chscag #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,968 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	04-23-2009, 03:06 PM Intel Mac models - both portable and desktop have a built in drive that can at least read DVD media. The lone exception here might be the MacBook Air which uses an external drive. Regards.
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sw55 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 14, 2009 Posts: 17	04-23-2009, 05:15 PM Thanks for the info.
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JordantheNerd #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 18, 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 39 Mac Specs: Powermac G4 MDD 2003, 2gb ram, 20" Cinema Display	04-23-2009, 06:37 PM I would say they all at least have a Combo Drive, probably a SuperDrive in most. Even old G4's have them, so Apple was pretty ahead of technology.
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