All of the enclosures ive been able to find online are for the newer slimmer models. Referring to following link, does anyone tries whether apple macbook air superdrive to work on any pc or not. This is just a n external case, the internal drive is not included. Our chic cases and covers come in a variety of stylish colors with drop protection from up to 4 feet. Mac pro late 20 macbook, macbook air with retina display, and macbook pro models with. It lacked the retina display and offered the following specs. The superdrive sleeve protects your apple usb superdrive with shockabsorbing neoprene enveloped in a durable ballistic nylon shell. Incase textured hardshell case with nanosuede for.
You dont have to worry about lost cables with the apple usb superdrive. The last model to include one was the 2012 inch macbook pro apple sold until october 2016. Usb external dvd drive burner case for macbook air pro. Only slightly bigger than a cd case, the apple usb superdrive slips into your travel bag when you hit the road and takes up little space on your desk. My sister had a macbook air and while she sold it, she still has the external superdrive that looks like a usbbased cdrom dvdrom drive. This external usb enclosure case can convert your superdrive from the unibody macbook and macbook pro into an external usb 2. Usb superdrive for macbook pro with retin apple community. Macbook air 2018 cases macbook pro retina cases macbook air cases macbook. Nov, 2018 to use your superdrive, connect it to a usba port on your mac, then insert a disc. I have my macbook air connected to a 23 apple cinema display. Id like to get a superdrive i just bought to work with my 64bit windows 7 ultrabook toshiba z830 as well. Its only a case, not a player, not a superdrive condition. Seethru fits macbook pro june 2009 june 2011 models with superdrive not compatible with retina display models.
Browse new macbook pro super drive cases in a variety of different. Compact and convenient, the apple usb superdrive connects to your macbook pro with retina display, macbook air, or mac mini with a single usb cable and fits easily into a travel bag. The macbook air superdrive employs a slotloading design that makes it minisculebarely larger than a cd case. How to connect the apple usb superdrive apple support. Incase textured hardshell case with nanosuede for macbook air retina display usbc next gallery image. External usb enclosure case for apple macbook macbook proimac 9. Lost one and a half stars for usb only and half a star as one of the plastic clips broke. Planetkilling superdrive case for optical disk holdouts. Note that there is no eject button on these models to eject a disc. Apple usb superdrive sleeve after purchasing my apple superdrive, i quickly realized i would need something to cover the drive to protect it from dings and scratches. Step by step guide for restoring undeleted data on a macbook air laptop. The apple usb superdrive is compatible with mac models from 2008 and later that dont have a builtin optical drive. Macbook pro cases macbook air 2018 cases macbook pro retina cases macbook air cases macbook pro cases superdrive macbook 12 cases airpods cases.
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Use the apple external superdrive on almost any mac mac. This was the case for installing microsoft office with cds, and once the disks are inside, it is difficult to get them ejected there is no eject button. Its perfect when you want to watch a dvd movie, install software, create backup discs, and more. Keep your macbook looking stylish with slick case s marble, floral and simplistic macbook case collections. This howto demonstrates the reuse of an internal apple superdrive dvdcd writer in an external usb case. Thin, light, and easy to take with you, this drive is designed specifically for macbook air. Apr 24, 2019 apple usb superdrive 2019 unboxing and demo how to use it. I had removed the superdrive from my mid2009 macbook pro 15 2. Macbook pro superdrive cases ultimate scratchdent protection.
Give your macbook that sophisticated and luxurious. Make sure that the aluminum enclosure of the superdrive is facing up. The last macbook pro with dvd drive was on sale from 2012 to 2016. It, like the macbook air, was a tapered design, with a maximum height of 0. Choose from the best cases and protection for mac accessories like the macbook pro, ipad pro, iphone xs, and cords and dongles. Sleek protective macbook pro superdrive cases, ready to make an impact, and take one. To use it on pc, you will need a snow leopard install dvd. This solution worked for my superdrive, which i had installed in a usb external case, so now it can play movies using apples dvd player app, but additional steps may be needed, as i outline below. Without taking some steps, superdrives will only work as external drives with a macbook air or any model that does not come with an internal drive. Macbook air usb superdrive bootcamp w apple community. Does apple macbook air superdrive to work on any pc.
Give your macbook pro militarygrade protection without compromising style. Jun 07, 2017 you can use a superdrive with mac mini late 2009 and later, macbook pro with retina display, macbook air, imac late 2012 and later, and mac pro late 20 computers. This is a simple solution if you incidentally still use cds or dvds. Whether youre at the office or on the road with your macbook air, you can play and burn both cds and dvds with the macbook air superdrive. New apple products, free final cut pro x, iphone 12 delays, apple retail stores reopening and more. Compact and convenient, the macbook air superdrive connects to your macbook air computer with a single usb cable and fits easily into a travel bag. The superdrive for the macbook air is simple to use and requires just one usb socket. Usb external dvd drive burner case for macbook air pro imac. Get help with the slotloading superdrive on your mac. How to install an internal apple superdrive in an external usb case. Onthego macbook and macbook air military protection cases and covers. Keep your macbook looking good with slick case s marble, floral and simplistic collections.
Whether youre at the office with your mac mini, or on the road with your macbook air or macbook pro retina display model, you can play and burn both cds and dvds with the apple usb superdrive. New macbook air case macbook air case cat macbook air a1932 case retina case macbook hard case macbook pro case mac case macbook 12 caseuniverse 4. It worked just fine with her air, but when i plug it into my macbook pro, its dead. Use the apple external superdrive on almost any mac authored by. Design a phone case or watch band with personal photos or shop by our designer macbook air inch macbook snap case. For instance, it did not work for installing programs from a cd disk. For windows to install in that method surely it would restart from the windows install cd and load a windows kernel via the superdrive. Use macbook air superdrive on any computer youtube. Provides slim, padded protection that easily fits your device like a second skin without adding unnecessary bulk.
Ive already installed the harddrive into a usb caddy, but what are everyones thoughts on removing the superdrive and installing it in an external enclosure. It lets you install software and play and burn both cds and dvds, including doublelayer dvds. Apple usb superdrive 2019 unboxing and demo how to use it. The apple macbook air superdrive is a sleek and compact optical drive for your macbook air laptop computer. Apple usb superdrive for apple macbook air promac mini md564zma type.
You can then use the macbook air superdrive with your windows pc. Apples been phasing out optical drives in its macs since it introduced the macbook air in 2008. The sony vaio x505, released in 2004, had a minimum thickness of 0. Nowadays most most information for my mac comes via the internet but occasionally i wil recieve a disc from a friend with their holiday snaps so plug in and insert the disc is all you have to do. If you urgently need to recover crucial macbook air files, download the pro version that allows one to unlock premium data recovery features. External usb enclosure case for apple macbookmacbook proimac 9. The thing that i find confusing is that apple recommends that windows is installed from a superdrive on a macbook air instead of using dvdcd rom sharing from another computer. The macbook air superdrive has unique firmware which prevents it from being properly recognized as a plug and play optical usb drive by windows. Flaptop sleeve for macbook pro superdrive speck products. Macbook, macbook air, and macbook pro models with usbc ports require a usbc to usb adapter sold separately to use apple usb superdrive. Jul 31, 2014 this is a video showing how you can use the apple macbook air superdrive ion any computer mac or pc. Whether youre at the office or on the road, the superdrive makes it possible for you to play and burn both cds and dvds. Choose from many color trends with a sleek design that keeps scuffs and scratches at bay for superior protection.
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Apple usb superdrive with attached usb typea connector cable. How to use macbook air superdrive dvd drive on windows pcs. Air superdrive and cinema display usb hub macrumors forums. Download disk drill free version and install it on your computer. The superdrive doesnt work when connceted to the acds usb port, but works faultlessly when connected directly to my macbook air.
It connects to your macbook pro with retina display, macbook air, imac late 2012 and later, mac mini late 2009 and later, or mac pro late 20 with a single usb cable thats built into the superdrive. Compact and convenient, the macbook air superdrive connects to your macbook air computer or mac mini with snow leopard server with a single usb cable and fits easily into a travel bag. Unfollow macbook air external drive superdrive to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Apple supplies these along with many other pc drivers on their os x installation disc. In that case buy any make and model external dvd drive that connect to a usb port. Macbook air, usb superdrive dvd player posted on jan, 20 2. Incase textured hardshell case with nanosuede for macbook air retina display usbc previous gallery image. To connect your superdrive to a thunderbolt 3 usbc or usbc port on your mac, you can use one of these adapters. Personalize and custom your own macbook air inch macbook snap case with our builder. The solution is as simple as installing the right drivers for it. You can easily drop the macbook air superdrive into your bag and take it everywhere you go.
It connects to your macbook pro with retina display, macbook air, imac or mac mini with a single usb typea cable thats built into. Browse new macbook pro super drive cases in a variety of different colors, sizes, styles, grip fit, and featured designs. Macbook air macrumors attracts a broad audience of both consumers and professionals interested in the latest technologies and products. External slot in usb case box for apple macbook pro air. How much extra space is in the case when you put a macbook. Bizcustom galaxy tree case for macbook pro 15 with superdrive old a1286, 20082012 year hard plastic rubberized painting shell and keyboard cover. Usb c typec ultra slim external dvd driveburneroptical drive cd rw dvd rw superdrive disc duplicator compatible with mac macbook pro air imac and laptop 3. As i am now possibly looking to upgrade it to a new macbook air or macbook pro i am wondering if this drive will work with either or both of these. Macbook air with retina display macbook pro with retina display imac late 2012 and later. New 2018 retina display model i have an old case for my previous macbook pro, however the case has a good extra inch of space for the computer to slide around in, and that doesnt make me feel better about the safety of the computer. We also boast an active community focused on purchasing decisions and technical aspects of the iphone, ipod, ipad, and mac platforms. Mar 11, 2008 macbook air macrumors attracts a broad audience of both consumers and professionals interested in the latest technologies and products. To use your superdrive, connect it to a usba port on your mac, then insert a disc.
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