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  • Front. Apple - SuperDrive 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Silver.

Apple - SuperDrive 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Silver

Model:
MD564LL/A
SKU:
5856129
Highly rated by customers for:

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 9865 reviews

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  • Value

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the SuperDrive 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive's ease of use, USB connectivity, and compact size. Many appreciate its compatibility with various systems and its performance in burning and reading discs. However, some customers find the price to be a bit high. A minor drawback mentioned is the lack of a physical eject button and a short power cord.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Does the job

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A little miffed that I had to buy this as an add on but no complaints with functionality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Nice to have

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed to make some cds for a friend for our boss & it works really well. Bummed the MacBook doesn’t have a spot for a cd but this device works great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Good add on for MacBook

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this since new MacBook didn't have a CD Drive. Has worked out great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great addition to my Mac mini. A must have, small easy to use, great setup for family use.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • I just love apple products

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They have a sleek design and most of their products last a decent amount of time

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Slim, sleek

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very small, easy to connect to desktop, wish there was a 2 disc drive for copying discs

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Very easy to use.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Space is an issue on my desk.This is sitting on the base of the iMAC - perfect fit!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Usb

    Works great!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well as expected! Haven't used it a ton yet, but no flaws to speak of so far!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Works great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works great! Light weight and doesn't take up too much space in my bookbag!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Great, easy to use, must buy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We ended to burn music CDs and our iMac did not provide this option. Very easy to use.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Solid device and decent price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works as advertised and easy setup. Took less than 5 minutes and hooked up and working.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Great Product

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an easy to use product. Plug it in & you are connected for viewing/listening.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice out-of-the-way drive

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great accessory. Out of the way when not needed. Performs well when needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Great Disc Drive

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great disc drive for Mac computers. I would highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Eject button

    OK

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice drive but it does not read software discs. No buttons on it to eject discs but there is an eject key on the keyboard.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Usb

    Great product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Since I was traveling needed to use my DVD to exercise. It worked great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Usb

    Great Apple Product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    External drive works great. Too bad that Apple decided to delete it from the macbook pro

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Great Disc Drive!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this to go with my Mac, and so far, it's been great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Need for a CD writeable drive.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this product because I had CD's that I wanted to load on my ipod. It performed as I expected and gives me added flexibility with my MacBook.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Nice extra

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You don't have to worry with this external drive not having one built in. Works great

    I would recommend this to a friend
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