SuperDrive USB

[Marrk]

Just bought a new MacBook Pro 13". Thought I would get an Apple SuperDrive to run CDs and DVDs. But am seeing lots of negative posts.

Questions:

1) SuperDrive: Yes or No?

2) Does "SuperDrive UBS" mean that I will need an adaptor to use it on my Thunderbolt ports? (I think they are called Thunderbolt.)

I'm totally clueless about computers. Feel free to speak slowly and use simple vocabulary.

Thanks.

 

[harryb2448]

I would suggest giving it a miss altogether as the Apple SuperDrive is USB2 and I do not think TB will be backwards compatible that far. Someone else will respond should I be wrong.

Apple has not upgraded the SuperDrives as Apple believes DVD's are dead in the water. Maybe a USB thumb drive of suitable size would be of more advantage.

 

[Marrk]

Thanks, Harry. I appreciate the insight.

 

[RadDave]

Just bought a new MacBook Pro 13". Thought I would get an Apple SuperDrive to run CDs and DVDs. But am seeing lots of negative posts.

Questions:

1) SuperDrive: Yes or No?

2) Does "SuperDrive UBS" mean that I will need an adaptor to use it on my Thunderbolt ports? (I think they are called Thunderbolt.)

I'm totally clueless about computers. Feel free to speak slowly and use simple vocabulary.

Hello - I have a MBPro early 2013 and bought a Super Drive which runs from the USB 2.0 port - I've mainly ripped and recorded CDs and watched a few DVDs - has worked fine for 4+ years (but not used that often) - what are your needs for an optical drive?

The Apple Super Drive has received mixed reviews, is relatively expensive, and the grab-insertion disc option may be problematic, especially for discs w/ paper labels - there are less expensive options, so do some searching and look on Amazon; as to a 'thunderbolt port' option, not sure - let us know. Dave

 

[Marrk]

Thanks, Dave.

I was just doing a last search on this before calling it a night. There appear to be a lot of DVD/RW/CD disc players around (LG is a brand I noted) for as low as $29.49. At that price, if it craps out, I don't think I'll feel so bad. I may go to a local Best Buy or MacMall tomorrow and let them try to sell me something.

I want it for playing movies on DVD mostly.