Apple USB SuperDrive (A1379)

The Apple USB SuperDrive (A1379) is a slim external optical drive made by Apple for reading and writing CDs and DVDs—mainly for MacBooks that don’t have built-in drives. 🔑 Key Features Type: External CD/DVD drive (no Blu-ray support) Connection: USB-A (USB 2.0) Power: Draws power directly from USB (no adapter needed) Supported discs: DVD±R / DVD±RW / DVD-ROM CD-R / CD-RW / Audio CDs Design: Slim, slot-loading (no tray) 💻 Compatibility Works best with Mac devices (2008 and later) without internal drives For modern Macs (USB-C only), you’ll need a USB-C to USB-A adapter Should be connected directly to the Mac, not via hubs (power issue) Apple Support Community 👉 Important: It requires relatively high USB power (~900 mA), so many USB hubs or adapters may not work properly ⚠️ Limitations USB 2.0 speed (slow compared to newer drives) No Blu-ray support Can be picky with non-Apple systems (Windows may need drivers) Apple has likely discontinued it, so mostly available as old stock or used 👍 Best Use Cases Watching DVD movies Installing older software from discs Burning CDs/DVDs Backup to physical media