I just purchased a 24" Apple computer. It is running Ventura 13.1 with an M1 chip. It does not have a DVD player. I am trying to find a cd/dvd player compatible for this computer. I purchased some cheaper players from Amazon only to find out they are not compatible. I have looked at the Apple site and the site does not list my new Apple computer as compatible. Any ideas???
iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021, 2 ports)
If you're going to do ripping of audiobooks or music CDs you'll want a drive that has a faster interface than the Apple Super Drive. I also wanted one that had it's own power source so as to not load the USB ports on my Mac. I do a lot of ripping of audiobooks and purchase an earlier versions of this unit from OWC (MacSale.com) as it had a faster read rate that most other drives. I'm not concerned about burn speed because I burn at the slowest speed available to insure the best burn:
OWC Mercury Pro 24X Super-Multi DVD/CD Burner/Reader External Optical Drive
Another feature of the unit is the fact that it has a drawer loading tray which is easier to clean in case of disc jamming.
Just some food for thought.
If you're going to do ripping of audiobooks or music CDs you'll want a drive that has a faster interface than the Apple Super Drive. I also wanted one that had it's own power source so as to not load the USB ports on my Mac. I do a lot of ripping of audiobooks and purchase an earlier versions of this unit from OWC (MacSale.com) as it had a faster read rate that most other drives. I'm not concerned about burn speed because I burn at the slowest speed available to insure the best burn:
OWC Mercury Pro 24X Super-Multi DVD/CD Burner/Reader External Optical Drive
Another feature of the unit is the fact that it has a drawer loading tray which is easier to clean in case of disc jamming.
Just some food for thought.
i like the Apple USB SuperDrive. i have been well served by mine. and it's given me a long life as well. but some users have found them troublesome so you may want to look at the options available at OWC.
if you decide on the superdrive, you will need an USB-C to USB Adapter to connect it to an M1 Mac.
Thanks for the information. I purchased the cd/dvd player on your advice.
If you are using a USB-C connection…. You will want to confirm the USB-C to USB-A adapter has sufficient power for SuperDrive—the Apple USB-C to USB-A adapter does have sufficient power—as various third-party adapters may lack sufficient power.
the optical drive usb driver is generic so it's pretty much one size fit all
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Be sure you connect directly to your Mac before attempting through a hub to be sure it works (The Apple SD must be connected directly to the Mac)
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