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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.

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  • Works great!!

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

    As with all Apple items, it works exactly as intended and does it well. Quite happy with my Mac and all its accessories.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice and compact

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

    It's very compact and works great but would have been nice if it was included with the computer. But it is worth the money

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Blazing fast

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

    This product was amazing, efficient and well worth it.. I would recommend this product to anyone! Great quality

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Old School

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use this unit to import CD's into my music library. So far 100% success rate.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent gadget

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

    It is always helpful to have all the gadgets especially when you have lots of pics stored in cds/dvds

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works perfectly!

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

    Although I wish my Mac had come with a built-in disc drive, I'm glad this is a working option with no problems!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • good but not great

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

    This drive worked fine and it was truly plug in and it's ready to read and burn. Only problem I found is that it must be plugged directly into your Apple computer. Can't be plugged into a USB hub.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Chris Stapleton Rocks!

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

    Absolutely the BEST way to experience Stapleton...VINYL! Such an amazin musician and way to listen to him.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent External DVD/CD Reader/Writer

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

    This product works right out of the box. It does not overheat like some other external DVD/CD-RWs. Well worth the extra cost.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great for use with Mac Desktop Computer.

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

    Drive works great with my Mac Desktop computer. Using for file storage on DVD's and CD's. No glitches so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works for me!

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

    It was delivered on time and works with my computer right away, no down loading any software.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Apple CD drive

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

    Is one of the best CD burner I ever had. It’s expensive but it’s great

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • This is a great product for the price

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

    The short connector cord is definitely a draw back in this product; however, besides that the product performance is excellent.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice accessory

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

    Have not used yet, but I am glad I bought this. I may not use CDs often, but this will be a big convenience when I do!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • ?

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

    Just don't forget to buy the attachment needed to connected to the laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Simple to get started. Excellent quality.

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

    The product was very simple to get started to use. Excellent quality at reasonable price worth being noted.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent external drive

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

    I did not realize that an external disc was needed with my Apple computer That being said, it is everything as described.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great cd/DVD drive

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

    Not enthused I had to purchase the DVD/CD drive separate, but it gets the job done. No complaints, works great. Loads quickly.

    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.

    Great addition to my IMac. I have pictures saved on CD"s that I can now view.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect companion to macbook pro

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

    This superdrive needs the apple USB-C to USB-A cable in order to work with the thunderbolt 3 on macbook pro.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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