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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
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 9865 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    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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  • Short in the cable

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

    Product would not work properly out of the box. Guessing there was a short in the cable. I returned to Best Buy and they replace without any problems. Thank you for their excellent customer service. NEW ONE WORKS GREAT!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Apple - SuperDrive 8x External USB Double-Layer DV

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

    Apple - SuperDrive 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Silver is a perfect fit for the new 2017 mac book pro 15"

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Does the job!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well for copying CDs onto my computer - strangely variable burning speeds, but I don’t know whether that’s the drive or the CDs themselves. Finally able to listen to all that music again!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • works great

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great small device with older connector You need an adapter for latest macbook pro

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great addition to my imac

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    bought this for my iMac to add cds to my iTunes. It also plays dvds so I can watch them on my imac

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Accessory

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    With Apple not incorporating a built-in DVD drive, this is a great way to still utilize discs without the bulk.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great attachment to my Macbook Pro

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    Great addition to my MacBook Pro. Just letting everyone know you must need a USB-C cord in order to connect it to the drive.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Play old DVD movies

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

    Mac Computer can play old DVD movie with line 21 closed caption. Blu-ray player wont play any movie with regular closed caption (line 21).

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Must have

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

    Works great, don't like the fact that you buy a computer and then have to purchase an external drive to access your movies and music

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • MAC DRIVE

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love how I can buy all these great apple products at such a low price! I love this product !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Very Basic Drive; Mediocre Choice

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

    I was surprised that this drive does not even support Blu Ray. Apple may focus on design, but they are feature poor with this device. In addition to its lack of function, it is priced high.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Works great!

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

    We bought this to go alongside our new Mac desktop. It works well and we are glad that we bought it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Happy with my choice

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

    I am really happy with my purchase Apple SuperDrive 8x external DVD±RW/CD-RW drive. It is working really well and I bought it for a good price.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Plug and play

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

    Got this because my new MacBook has no optical drive. Makes sense to have a separate unit for CD/DVD in case the unit fails.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • works great

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

    apple mac pro doesn't come with anything so the last thing on the list was an optical drive . For an apple product the price is fair.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Plug and play. Super easy.

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

    Exactly what I thought I was buying . Just like everything Apple puts out super easy to use plug and play no set up time.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • great when you don't have a cd reader

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

    love my apple products, i never seem have any trouble with them, just wish they weren't so pricy

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Apples 2 Apples

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

    Overall happy with this external drive. However I think Apple skimped on the design. Yes, it matches my Apple all in one however, there are no buttons or lights to indicate anything (on/off, eject). Aside from that one thing... works well.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Apple products tick

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

    I needed an external drive since my new laptop didn't have one. I was looking for a lighter weight laptop and this met my needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great easy to plug and use immediately!

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

    does require a powered USB port and well worth the $69.99 as replacement for my 27" iMac original drive that died after 5 years.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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