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Out of the box and directly into the MBA USB. Super simple, sleek & easy. No software installation required. done. Love it.
Thank you for mentioning how other usb DVD ports work in correlation (right usage of the word. As someone was so astute as to point out, other DVD drives that work with the air can be used with ANY usb slot. I've realized something. maybe). So I realized, perhaps that means they will work WITH a hub on the air. worthy of testing, surely, and if I get the chance, I will write a more informed review after having tested this. with Mac's "Superdrive". Perhaps not so super after all.
I am hoping to get more use out of the SuperDrive with the faster graphics chip in my new MacBook Air, since it plays video better. I acquired the new, improved second-generation MacBook Air eight days ago. I had a first-generation MacBook Air from their availability last February until last week. My complaint about the SuperDrive is that the short connecting cable bends and breaks easily. Throughout, I've had a SuperDrive, two over the period.I found the SuperDrive useful for loading software, not for playing DVDs with my original MacBook Air, but not due to a fault in the SuperDrive. The processor on my particular computer was never adequate for playing video for longer than a few minutes, if that. I had to have one SuperDrive replaced for that reason. I recommend mainly using the SuperDrive at home on your desk, and, being very careful when carrying it in your case, so as not to stress the weak cable.
'Fraid the little burner is likely to be flopping about the bed clothing in short order. Now that I have it, I'm trying to think of excuses to use it. Congratulations to Apple for making a smart, stylish, simple and practical drive that isn't even matched price-wise by any of the competition. If it proves too much of a distraction, couplers and extension cables are available. Why is it we initially got all fussed up about its absence from the first Air. As others have mentioned, the cord is quite short--especially if you're one of those who likes to "lap-compute," with the burner six or more feet away from you on a table or nightstand. Look for the next edition to solve the problem with a longer, self-retracting cable. On the positive side, the permanent attachment of the cable to the burner is a nice touch, assuring, as would otherwise be inevitable, that it doesn't get misplaced or lost.
just plug in. Lightweight. no software to install. Good price. If you have a Mac Air, can't do w/o but that's the price you pay for the convenience of a tiny portable laptop
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