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Apple MD564LL/A USB SuperDrive External DVD CD Drive Renewed
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Experience Portable Optical Media with Apple USB SuperDrive (Renewed)The renewed Apple USB SuperDrive (MD564LL/A) offers a sleek and portable solution for playing and burning CDs and DVDs. Its compact design makes it ideal for on-the-go use. Compatibility: MacBook Pro with Retina display, MacBo...
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Overview
Experience Portable Optical Media with Apple USB SuperDrive (Renewed)
The renewed Apple USB SuperDrive (MD564LL/A) offers a sleek and portable solution for playing and burning CDs and DVDs. Its compact design makes it ideal for on-the-go use.
- Compatibility: MacBook Pro with Retina display, MacBook Air, iMac (late 2012 and later), Mac mini (late 2009 and later), Mac Pro (late 2013)
- Interface: USB
- Color: Silver
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 9.1 x 9.1 inches
- Hardware Platform: PC
Key Features
Renewed products look and work like new. These pre-owned products have been inspected and tested by Amazon-qualified suppliers, which typically perform a full diagnostic test, replacement of any defective parts, and a thorough cleaning process. Packaging and accessories may be generic. All products on Amazon Renewed come with a minimum 90-day supplier-backed warranty.
Whether you're at the office or on the road, you can play and burn both CDs and DVDs with the Apple USB SuperDrive. It's perfect when you want to watch a DVD movie, install software, create backup discs, and more.
Only slightly bigger than a CD case, the Apple USB SuperDrive slips easily into your travel bag when you hit the road and takes up little space on your desk or tray table when you're working.
Compatible with MacBook Pro with retina display, MacBook Air,iMac (late 2012) and later, Mac mini (late 2009) and later, Mac Pro (late 2013), MacBook Pro models with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports require a USB-C to USB Adapter (sold separately) to use Apple USB SuperDrive
There's no separate power adapter, and it works whether your Mac is plugged in or running on battery power.
Specifications
Product Type
External DVD CD Drive
Condition
Renewed
Power Source
USB Powered
Media Playback
CDs, DVDs
Media Burning
CDs, DVDs
Compatibility
MacBook Pro with Retina display, MacBook Air, iMac (late 2012) and later, Mac mini (late 2009) and later, Mac Pro (late 2013)
Port Requirement for USB-C Macs
USB-C to USB Adapter (sold separately)
Warranty
Minimum 90-day supplier-backed
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Allows playback and burning of both CDs and DVDs, expanding media capabilities for compatible Macs.
- Features a compact design, making it highly portable and easy to slip into a travel bag or place on a small desk.
- Draws power directly from the Mac's USB port, eliminating the need for a separate power adapter.
- Functions whether the connected Mac is plugged in or running on battery power, offering flexible usage.
- Renewed products are inspected and tested by Amazon-qualified suppliers, ensuring they look and work like new.
👎 Cons
- Requires a USB-C to USB adapter for newer MacBook Pro models with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, adding an extra accessory.
- Its compatibility is limited to specific Mac models, including MacBook Pro with Retina display, MacBook Air, and certain iMac, Mac mini, and Mac Pro models.
- As a renewed product, it comes with a minimum 90-day supplier-backed warranty, which is shorter than a new product warranty.
- The functionality is restricted to optical media, meaning it does not offer card reader or additional USB hub features.
- Packaging and accessories may be generic, which might not provide the original unboxing experience of a new Apple product.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of discs can this SuperDrive read and write?
The Apple USB SuperDrive can play and burn both CDs and DVDs, making it suitable for watching movies, installing software, or creating backup discs.
Is a separate power adapter needed for this SuperDrive?
No, the Apple USB SuperDrive does not require a separate power adapter as it draws its power directly from the connected Mac's USB port.
Which Mac models are compatible with this device?
It is compatible with MacBook Pro with Retina display, MacBook Air, iMac (late 2012) and later, Mac mini (late 2009) and later, and Mac Pro (late 2013). Newer MacBook Pro models with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports require a USB-C to USB Adapter.
How portable is the Apple USB SuperDrive?
The SuperDrive is only slightly bigger than a CD case, designed to slip easily into a travel bag and occupy minimal space on a desk or tray table.
What does it mean for the product to be "Renewed"?
A renewed product has been inspected and tested by Amazon-qualified suppliers to look and work like new, typically involving full diagnostic tests, replacement of defective parts, and thorough cleaning.
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