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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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  • A must for any iMac owner!

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

    Mostly using for playing DVDs and burning music and photos on CDs but works great and enjoying it to the max!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • External drive

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    I purchased this product when I got my new MacBook Air. Quality external drive for backing up photos.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great DVD drive

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    This drive has done a great job of burning my DVD's. I am an artist and it has helped to speed up my process.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works as advertised

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

    Unfortunately the new iMac doesn't have an optical drive, so had to buy one. This drive works as advertised.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • DHE Mac man

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    Worked perfectly. Integration with Mac Pro seamlessly.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Overly satisfied

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    Great cd and dvd burner! Perfect for project very handy and very fast burning process

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • a necessity

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

    this is a necessity since the macs no longer come with internal disc drives. this one fits the bill.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great product

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

    Works great, would purchase again. Just what I was looking for.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works great, sooooo simple!

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    I love having the removable disk drive for my MacBook Air. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is I wish the connector cable could be disconnected from the disk drive so it was easier to pack.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great for Dvd's and Cd's

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

    This drive is the best one you can get! This SuperDrive is the best won for any Mac and not to expensive!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best external DVD/CD for Macs

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

    Tried a non-Apple product first. Too slow and inefficient. This was smooth as silk.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good

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

    I bought it to work with a Macbook pro 13" and the required USB adapter.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Added flexibility

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

    We added this to our macbook for added flexibility. Sometimes its nice to know that you can play a disc.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • External drive super fast

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

    So I buy the iMac an was told I had to purchase the external drive. Kinda crazy it was not included with my iMac.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • slim and unobtrusive

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

    i did like the dvd/cd-rom located in the side of the old imac but this is working okay and is unobtrusive.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great external CD drive

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

    I bought a new iMac and needed an external CD drive. I bought the Apple SuperDrive and it's worked out great.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • AppleDr

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    Nice addition to my computer. It has allowed me to copy data and play all of my music.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Useful Accessory

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

    Helpful at times because newer computers and laptops don't have disc drives.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great additional to Mac

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

    I was disappointed that the MacBook Air didn't come with a cd drive until I saw this. It's amazing!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice feature with the new computer.

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

    I have several DVDs and CDs to download as well as old family memories.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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