Apple MacBook Air 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD RW/CD-RW SuperDrive (Model #MB397G/A)

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Pros

  • Easy to install (3)
  • Fast (3)
  • Reliable (3)
  • Durable (1)
  • Easy to use (1)
  • Highly compatible (1)
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Cons

  • Not durable (1)
  • Only compatible with mba (1)
  • Slow (1)

Best Uses

  • Burning cds (3)
  • Burning dvds (2)
  • File transfers (2)
 
 
 

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MacBook Air SuperDrive Compact and convenient, connects to your MacBook Air computer with a single USB cable and fits easily into a travel bag. It lets you install software and play and burn both CDs and DVDs (DL DVD). The sleek, compact SuperDrive for MacBook Air.The Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive is the perfect complement for the new, sleek MacBook Air. You can read and write CDs and DVDs, and it is perfect for watching a DVD movie, installing software, backing up your data, and more.Burn and Play CDs and DVDsThe new Apple MacBook Air is thin and beautiful, and is able to do tricks such as borrow the optical drive of another computer on a network. But sometimes you need an optical drive on the go, and that's where the Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive comes in. Made by Apple with a design to complement the MacBook Air perfectly, the MacBook Air SuperDrive connects to your MacBook Air with a built-in USB cable you'll never lose. No extra power adapters are needed, as the SuperDrive simply draws power from the USB connection itself, regardless of whether or not your MacBook Air is plugged in.The SuperDrive features speedy performance, writing DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 4x speed, and DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speed.Everything you need in an optical driveWhether you’re 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. It’s perfect when you want to watch a DVD movie, install software, create backup discs, and more.Take it anywhereOnly slightly bigger than a CD case, the MacBook Air 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.The Essence of SimplicityYou’ll never have to worry about lost cables with the MacBook Air SuperDrive. It connects to your MacBook Air with a single USB cable that’s built into the SuperDrive. There’s no separate power adapter, and it works whether your MacBook Air is plugged in or running on battery power.Benefits of the MacBook Air SuperDrive:&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp• Offers an external SuperDrive that complements the look of the MacBook Air&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp• The attached USB cord will prevent it from being lost or forgotten&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp• Sleek portable designTechnical Specifications: Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp• Writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 4x speed&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp• Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp• Writes DVD-RW discs at up to 6x speed and DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speed&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp• Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp• Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp• Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp• Reads CDs at up to 24x speedSystem Requirements - MacBook Air computer

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Apple MacBook Air 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD RW/CD-RW SuperDrive (Model #MB397G/A) Review

Good but not necessary

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy to Use
  • Fast
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • Only compatible with MBA

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"This drive only works with the MacBook Air. I have tried to use it on my other computer, a MacBook Pro and it wouldn't work.



This is a nice SuperDrive but it isn't entirely necessary if you have access to another computer because you can use the Remote Disc technology (built into the MBA's softwa …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 18 2008
Thibault
SF Bay Area
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  • Quality Oriented
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Price: $99.00
 
 

Apple MacBook Air 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD RW/CD-RW SuperDrive (Model #MB397G/A) Review

Excellent accessory for New Macbook Air.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Fast
  • Highly Compatible
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Burning cds
  • Burning DVDs
  • File Transfers
 

"Silent. Fast. Easy to use. Truly plug and play. I purchased this for use with my New Macbook Air. If you have a second computer with a Superdrive, then you don't need this because OS 10.5.6 comes with a remote disk capability that allows a Macbook Air to access the Superdrive on your other computer …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 10 2009
Paul58
San Diego, CA
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  • Power user
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Price: $99.00
 
 

Apple MacBook Air 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD RW/CD-RW SuperDrive (Model #MB397G/A) Review

your only option if want to play dvds

★★★☆☆
3.0

"When you're out on the road, it's not so easy to borrow the optical drive of another computer. That's why I purchased the superdrive for my macbook air, plus I want to be able to watch dvds on it. It's lightweight and not bulky at all, but nonetheless, it's yet another laptop accessory you have to c …"  Read Full Review »

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Jun 23 2008
dawdler
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Apple MacBook Air 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD RW/CD-RW SuperDrive (Model #MB397G/A) Review

Good...

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Fast
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Burning cds
  • Burning DVDs
  • File Transfers
 

"Indispensable for MacBook Air. To be connected to Time Capsule a complete wireless storage unit. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 30 2008
Sangio
Milan, Italy
I am:
  • Casual user
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Apple MacBook Air 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD RW/CD-RW SuperDrive (Model #MB397G/A) Review

Incompatible with anything else

★★★☆☆
3.0

"I really do like the design of this dandy little drive, and i thought about buying one for my iMac. Then, i found out it was incompatible with my iMac. The real mater; it's incompatible with ever other Mac or PC. Supposedly Apple gave the Macbook Air's USB port a tad more power to run the drive, and …"  Read Full Review »

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May 1 2008
Chance9888
Lafayette, Louisiana
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