A:AnswerIt may be that your laptop doesn't have enough power for whatever you have plugged into it. You may need a powered USB multiple connector. My desktop has more than enough power for the Superdrive. You can check under your "System Report" on your Mac to see how much power is available for USB connections.
A:AnswerYes, you need a thunderbolt (USB-C) dongle to use USB devices. There are several types available ranging from Apple’s dongle that is about $20 to third party companies who make a combination dock that connects via USB-C, and includes a USB-C pass-through port, two USB 3.0 ports, and an HDMI port with 4K (30Hz) support. With this, you don’t have to carry around multiple adapters. Hope this helps. Good luck.
A:AnswerNo, this does not have a usb-c connector. You will need to use an adapter. Yes, it will work with the USB/C Apple adapter. That is how I connected it to my 2020 MacBook Air, and it worked perfectly.
A:AnswerAccording to the box, it is compatible with Mac systems without a built-in optical drive. I don’t think it will work with an iPad. The drive connects to a Mac via usb.
A:AnswerThe box says it works with Mac systems that do not have optical drives. Although the usb would fit your device, there is no guarantee that it will be compatible.
A:AnswerThis drive is designed mainly to work with Macs that didn't ship from the factory with an optical drive. If your iMac came with an optical drive, this external model may not work with it. If you don't want to repair the drive that's already in your iMac, there are drives from other manufacturers that may work better with your computer than this one.
A:AnswerIf your iMac is a Retina model, 2012 or newer, yes. An easy way to check is look a the right side of the iMac. If there is no DVD drive there, you have a Retina. If you have a built in DVD drive, this will not work.
A:AnswerIt has a USB connector in to my disappointment. Buying multiple adaptors are surely a pain in the rear! Hope this helps. If I didn’t need it I would take it back.
