Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive: Unboxing and Demo 

I just watched this to figure out how to put the thing back in the box properly 😂 thanks!

5:00 Back to the Future!!! YAAAASSS!

I'm so disheartened physical movies are becoming a thing of the past. I still use CDs and VHS tapes. Who doesn't love the classics?

I bought the same SuperDrive when I bought my MBA 13.3" (late 2010). It's super fast, quiet and cold running. Works perfect every time... Sly

Hmmm... that is a really hard question. I've been wanting an iMac for over a year now, but my current computer crashed and I needed a new one asap so I got the MBP. If the computer didn't crash I would have waited longer for the new iMac, although it's starting to look like 3-6 months until it's upgraded. So short response: Yes, wait for it. It's going to be worth it.

Best unboxing/explanation/demo video I've ever seen. And you don't constantly say "you guys..."

I have a 21.5" late 2012 imac, as you may know, this does not have an internal optical drive. after a month or two of owning the computer, i decided to purchase the superdrive, so i can say from experience, it is compatible with most apple computers :)

i ran into your channel by accident, and i must say, i am impressed. i subscribed.

hey what if my macbookk air doesnt have the eject button how do i get the disc out ob the superdrive

buying the macbook pro is just much more convinient lol great video detroitborg! btw star trek was a awesome movie! lol

the comp recognises if you dont have a eject on your keyboard and you get a eject option in your task bar at the top :)

What if in the future they dont have a eject button on the keyboard? Doesent it make more sense to put "Eject" on the DVD drive for universal use?

Once again nice video. Glad to see finally the drive in action on the MBA!

Great review. Does the DVD player play all region dvd/movies? Does the movie quality look good? Also does the did player sound quiet once it starts spinning the disc?

Really Apple packs it's things very neatly

first time viewer, and I have to say that I am really enjoying your videos, I believe I have seen all the MBA videos now. I appreciate the thoroughness and impeccable attention to detail that you demonstrate on your videos. you can count me in as a subscriber :) Looking forward to your future videos.

Yes it does look for the key next to the volume on the far right last key

watchin' ur videos is equivalent 2 lookin' at the devices themself. very nice. n i c that u respond 2 almost all the comments n help others out. keep up the good work brother!

Love my MBA and this drive is great so portable and sleek

I wish I was fortunate enough to have as many Macs as you...

Yes, it will. When you connect the SuperDrive to your MacBook Air, it's like the MacBook Air is equipped with an optical drive.

Just as you eject any drive on your mac (hard drive, flash drive etc). You right-click on your Drive-Symbol on the desktop and EJECT.

Hey DetroitBORG, I have to say, thanks for the review. Also, I am intrigued by the watch you are wearing. Do you know the manufacturer/model by any chance? Thanks!

Yes. The new MacBook Pro with Retina Display is compatible with this external SuperDrive, because it doesn't have an optical drive.

awesome!!! I've had my macbook air for almost 6 months now and didn't need this but started buying discs that i wanted to use on my air. thank you. just found out about this today. gonna buy. great review.

Is it just me or does the bottom of that drive look just like the bottom of the unibody Mac mini? I really wish this worked with other Macs. You would be to accomplish the dual drive setup of the Mac Pro that way. Great Demo. You are probably my favorite RU-vid reviewer.

@LeanMeanFartmachine Mine is a 13" Mid 2012 and it doesn't have one either. I think that's something they've reminisce because they're assuming most people aren't gonna buy the drive. You can still always use the eject button on top of the screen or press and hold Command + E to do a force eject.

@DetroitBORG That's good to know. I also noticed that the trackpad is way smoother when you press to click, even though I tap to click, but it feels quite nice to press to click on the MBA.

@DetroitBORG Good point. What I meant was between the resting spot where you place your hands to type, not the keyboard itself. On the 15 inch Macbook Pro which I currrently use there's a lot of space on the resting spot so it's really comfortable. The 13 inch is also very comfortable to me too.

I know, the MBP is shipping in 2-3 weeks when my order is ready. But when I bought the computer I also bought a Superdrive, which came in the mail yesterday.

Very nice video! Better than the ones I tried watching! I should of watched this video first...haha. Btw, may I ask, did you edit this video using your MacBook Air?

Borg, I don't know if it's the camera, but your hands look really big. How can u type on the 11 inch notebook? I know it's a dumb question, but my hands are really big and it's quite hard to adjust to typing on that thing. I would love to get the 13 inch model, but I don't need it for now. The super drive is really neat from what I see here. Like always, awesome review and keep posting more videos on the MBA.

yes it even works on the mac mini

Hey, I just got a macbook air, and my main concern is being able to import CDs to iTunes. I watched your video on using the remote disc feature, but I'm wondering which would be better - should I purchase a superdrive, or will using a remote disc work just as well for importing CDs to iTunes?

Can you test it on a macbook pro so I can see if it works? Thanks

does this make any noise while watching films ?

Yup I found it on the page when I click Buy Now, Anyway Thanks ! Btw do u think that I should Buy a iMac this year or wait ?

Is this product still available? I purchased a MacBook Pro 16" and am in need of a CD Drive. I wonder if they have upgraded the cable to USB-C after 10 years so that I don't have to buy another device to plug this into! sooo many accessories.

Thanks! This vid showed me how to get that drive back in the pesky box without bending the cord. Of course, I had already torn the inside out of the box. LOL

great demo borg.. i'll just use my cd sharing in my pc for my MBA.. =] can't afford to buy one,using my money for tuition in school..

yes it does

When I bought my Macbook Pro w/ Retina display it was located on the page were you select the computer's specs. If that doesn't work for you then just search "Superdrive" on the top right hand corner of Apple.com, and it brings you to the search page were you can find it.

Making people move on to digital-only downloads rather than disc-based media is pretty cruel in my opinion. I do believe getting rid of the internal optical disc drive was a cost-saving measure, would I be correct? All Desktop PCs still have disc drives while some Laptops do not have internal disc drives and that is just fine. I believe it was a cost-saving measure. In response to people who are upset with the lack of a disc drive on a laptop or computer, they invented external disc drives to respond to complaints. We really do need a blu-ray drive for our new Laptop! Or it can be used as an extra disc drive on your PC if your Desktop has one.

Nice vid Mike. This is the way to go if you have a MBA but I find it odd that it only works with the MBA not that you would need it with a Macbook unless its drive failed.

Ah, the super drive... also know today as “obsolete” 😜

I was going to get a macbook air too. almost half a year later I have an amazing macbook pro. even the pro is a relatively slim laptop really, you never notice any bulk. the macbook pro has more power, and expandability if you ever want to upgrade. I think you would be better off with a macbook pro. Just from personal experience.

What type of table are you using in this video? I am looking for a new desk, one similar to the apple store tables. This looks like the same type of texture.

Thanks you so much for this demo. So cute from you. Very useful. Best regards from Paris (France)

I have a MacBook Pro from 2011. The CD burner is broken, therefore I've been advice to buy an external one. Does it burn CDs at 4x speed? Do I need to buy a software?

Great video. I had a MacBook Aluminum earlier this year and sold it to pay court costs from something stupid i did and I've missed having a Mac. Your videos really have helped me make my decision that this is the next MacBook i will get when my next semester starts. As a college student heading in graphic design, could you make a video with the MacBook Air running Photoshop CS5? The MacBook Air I am getting is the 11 inch with 1.6GHz C2D and 4GB of RAM. It would be much appreciated.

Where did you buy the super drive?Im thinking about getting a MacBook Air and now it's cool how you can put CD's in it

Can i transfer songs from audio cds to itunes on a Macbook air 13''? Please respond

Hello. Great video. I want to buy one for my MacBook Air 13-inch ~ 2014... will it be 100% compatible? And, which are the worst aspects of the superdrive? I mean, which aret he most probable bad things that can happen? Unable to eject a CD? Thank you.

@chemicreaction The "MacBook Air" SuperDrive works on the Mac Mini, the MacBook Pro with Retina Display, the MacBook Air and the new iMac.

2013 imac is not out yet. it works with my late 2012 imac

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back to the future at the end wooo!

best part of the video was the Back to the Future scene at the end! and btw, how many watches do you actually own?

Awesome videos man!

It will work with any mac that doesn't have a built in optical drive.

cool samsung makes a usb external optical drive that works on macs other than just the mac book air, thanks for the info DetroitBORG...

@viajmo He says "It is not compatible with any other Mac" right in this video. :P

I love Back To The Future! Also no Apple stickers?

@gab1971 It is only compatible with the MacBook Air and the Mac Mini Server.

Um. I got this to work on a Surface Pro 4 running Windows 10. Just installed one driver.

Thankss ! But you ordered the MB PRO yeah ? cause not in stocks right now ;)

@theoharis27 i think you press the edject button on the computer.

Can u play something like sims 4 with this? Using a Macbook pro w/ retina display.

apple will probably make another superdrive for the new macbook pro with an eject key on the drive

I love your Videos! Can I connect it to a Airport Extreme and use it on my iPod oder iPad??

Yes, it's compatible with the 2011 Mac Mini.

@MrXenonEditing Push and hold the Eject button on the keyboard.

I have an iMac 21'' and recently I have been experiencing problems with my drive. Sometimes it won't read DVDs and has trouble reading DVD ROM (for games). I wan't thinking of buying one but just wondered if this drive could be used instead of the built in drive on the iMac.

Nice! Very neat... And the price isn't bad at all. Another to add on my list, next to the apple TV (Apple so owns me). Thanks for the review.

great now i just need a macbook air

right click on the drive in the finder "eject"

@crystaldragonwomen when u keep da disc u get a disc icon on da desktop double click it u will get an eject disk option

yes it should do

Back to the future!? Anyway, nice video

@viajmo he said it only works on MacBook Air.

does it work with video games as in installing and running games like playing games while the cd is in the superdrive

Im wondering this super drive is only for music and movies and whatnot so If i was to download a game. I would just use the disk slot?

I'm curious if you'd know if this could work with other Macs besides the Macbook Air.

@JollyGiant1213 I dont think apple will ever make the move to Blue Ray because it would decrease sales of its 'HD' video downloads on iTunes.

Damn, you do great videos!!! thanks!

Thanks man It was helpful

Can you copy music cd on to itunes this way

Now, does this work with the $600 model of the mac Mini WITHOUT lion Server or is it exclusive to that form only...?

Nice watch!

Compatible with Mac mini 2007? Gonna get it for Christmas, don't worry, my bro is yonna hook me up with 4 gb ram, but will this work with Mac mini 2007?

Verry good.... Thanks for the video.. :D

There is no More, not fiding on apple website :/ want it for the MBP PRO RETINA DISPLAY

So wait on the MacBook air you can't have a USB and cd both connected and Csan this play games?

I hope this isnt a stupid question, but is it capable of ripping DVD's onto your computer? and if so is it relatively fast at doing so?

back to the future!!!!

great vid

So i need to buy more crap just to play cds come on apply

And what if you don' t have a eject button on the macbook air 2014 edition?

i was wondering the same thing, i dont have an eject button on my keyboard

How do u take out the dvd?