Hello. This is my first post on this forum, so sorry if this is in the wrong place. I bought a new M1 iMac about a month ago, finally replacing my 2008 iMac (!?). Of course, there is no longer an internal optical drive. I'm looking for an external DVD burner, but I keep seeing posts on other sites saying they may not work with an M1 Mac. Is this true? If some of them will work, which ones? I won't use it that often, so would rather not pay for an Apple Superdrive. Thanks in advance.
DVD drives and M1 iMac
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My best suggestion to you is just buy an inexpensive external DVD drive from someplace that accepts returns. (Best Buy, Staples, Office Depot, Amazon, etc)
I have not heard of external DVD drives having a problem with the new M1 Macs but nowadays few folks use DVD drives. Most everything you need (files, programs, updates) are downloadable.
I currently own a Samsung and LG external DVD drive. Both work well with my Intel iMac.
And, I agree with your decision not to buy a rather expensive Apple Super Drive.
I have not heard of external DVD drives having a problem with the new M1 Macs but nowadays few folks use DVD drives. Most everything you need (files, programs, updates) are downloadable.
I currently own a Samsung and LG external DVD drive. Both work well with my Intel iMac.
And, I agree with your decision not to buy a rather expensive Apple Super Drive.
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