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List Price: $99.99
Our Price: $98.00
You Save: $ 1.99 (2%)
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Manufacturer: Apple Computer
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Apple
EAN: 0885909213092
Feature: SuperDrive designed for the MacBook Air allows DVD/CD burning and playing
Label: Apple Computer
Manufacturer: Apple Computer
Model: MB397G/A
Publisher: Apple Computer
Release Date: 2008-01-24
Studio: Apple Computer
Warranty: 1 year warranty
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Features
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SuperDrive designed for the MacBook Air allows DVD/CD burning and playing
Built-in USB cable never gets lost or misplaced
Slot-loading, sleek design complements MacBook Air
Requires MacBook Air with available USB 2.0 port
Device measures 5.47 x 0.67 x 5.47 inches (WxHxD)
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Editorial Reviews:
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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. It lets you install software and play and burn both CDs and DVDs, including double-layer DVDs.
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Summary: not good at all...
Comment: Have you ever seen the clip from madtv about a bunch of people adoring Steve Jobs, and crying everytime he open his mouth? I'm that kind of people, I love Mac, fanatically. But in this case after been with the air and the 'superdrive' for some months now, really is not worth the price and effort. I have a multiple hub, and so I have no problem with the only usb provided. But everytime one of my students bring something in a cd, I have to disconnect everything, 'cause this thing only works directly attached to the macbook air. Besides about two weeks later the cable started to peel from the unit!.
If apple says I only do need one usb port I believe it. I can live without firewire. And maybe they are absolutely true about cds and dvds being obsolete when there are usb drives with 5gb in the size of a nail. But the thing with the superdrive is that is made to be annoying. Really does not solve any problem, itself is the problem. And at the end I'm going to buy a sony just for functionality. If you are thinking in it, skip it. Heresy on my behalf!!!!! forgive me Apple!!!!! aaggghhhhh -a thunder strikes!!!......-
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Summary: Great device for the MacBook Air
Comment: I purchased this when I ordered my MacBook Air simply because I wanted the back-up security in case it was difficult to install programs through my iMac. I have used it consistently since that time and find it to be a perfectly adequate product. In fact, I would recommend it to anyone who purchases the MacBook Air. It is lightweight and almost as portable as the Air. Definitely recommended.
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Summary: Amazing
Comment: My main concern was to buy a light notebook where I can carry with me where ever I go...Mac Air is a great piece of art with all Apple powerful features. The screen size is wonderful and every thing you need is.built in that laptop. Two comments I have, hard desk size comes in two options either 80 G or I guess 64 SSD technology. On the other hand, DVD drive is external. I believe Apple has the capability in building in the super drive and also giving us more hard desk options of 120 or 240 G. other wise, a perfect buy :)
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Summary: USB port hogging is very inconvenient
Comment: An optical drive is pretty much indispensable with a MacBook Air, and this drive is certainly a high-quality product in many ways. But (1) it won't work with anything but a MacBook Air, and (2) it won't work on a USB hub; it has to be plugged directly into the MacBook. This can be very inconvenient, as you may really need to have other devices plugged in (e.g., a tablet, a camera, a printer, the Air ethernet dongle, or any number of other devices that you don't want to have to unplug just to use the optical drive).
There are of course ways around this, such as copying the contents of an installation disc to your hard drive and installing from there (but the Air's largest disk is only 80GB), or, as Apple recommends, installing over the WiFi network from an optical drive on another system on your LAN (considerably slower).
So although I haven't hit any showstoppers yet, I know that some people have, and frankly, Apple needs to come out with a USB hub that will solve this problem.
Otherwise, as mentioned, it's an excellent product - great price, great performance, great packaging design. But if you really want better connectivity and performance at a better price, you might seriously consider sacrificing the light weight and sexy looks of the Air and its SuperDrive and get yourself a 2.4GHz MacBook (with bigger disk and more max ram) for a lot less $$. This machine is no slouch, has integrated optical drive, an extra USB port, an ethernet port, and a Firewire port. A lot of value.
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Summary: Not unique, but very nice design at a good price
Comment: Quote: "But if you want to install Boot Camp or play DVDs, it's pretty much the only game in town right now."
Actually, pretty much any external portable DVD drive should work with the MacBook Air.
I have an external Targus DVD drive and a no-name brand; both work with the Airbook.
Most external, portable DVD drives have two USB cables, one for data and power, the second for extra power alone. The reason is that USB is limited to 2.5 Watts, but DVD drives tend to use more than that (same is true for most external 2.5" hard drives). Apple is boosting the power in its USB port by providing extra amps; this is why the MacBook Air SuperDrive needs only one cable.
So, any external, portable DVD drive should work by plugging in a single USB cable. The converse is not true: the Air SuperDrive will only work in extra powered, non-standard USB ports, ie. virtually no others.
Still, this is a beautifully designed drive for a very good price (being a minimalist, I'd like to see a version that is a little lighter, but I haven't found one that is smaller and lighter than the Air SuperDrive yet).
Cheers,
Godo, author of "The Carbon Buster's Home Energy Handbook"
PS: you may want to consider using a bluetooth mouse and keyboard if you find the single USB port too limiting.
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