Check out MakeMKV -it's a free "beta" that works fantastically.
Thanks. Already downloaded and just waiting on the burner to arrive.
Check out MakeMKV -it's a free "beta" that works fantastically.
I'll probably just get the Apple Super Drive
Avoid Superdrive if you can. They're extremely slow DVD readers and burners.
Avoid Superdrive if you can. They're extremely slow DVD readers and burners.
I went with the Super Drive and I can't say that I've noticed this. Before I got my iMac, I had a Windows PC, this had an internal 5.25 inch CD/DVD drive in it, I can't say that I've noticed the Super Drive been any slower at reading and writing than this too be honest.
I considered getting a super drive this past week when I had a coupon at a 3rd party retailer that would have dropped the price to below $60. But then I read that it will not work on Apple devices that come with a built in cd/dvd drive. So if my older MBP's optical drive dies, I wouldn't be able to use it with that. I don't see a huge risk of that, but I would kick myself if that happened for not having a drive I could use in both of my computers
I went with the ASUS external slim DVD drive for my 2012 iMac. I'm pretty disapointed to see that it has to use 2 USB ports to run when many others liked the drive for only needing 1 USB slot.
Why does the iMac have insufficient power for the DVD drive? Seems pretty bogus.
Preferably USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt or Firewire 800.
That was one of the reasons I went with the Apple USB Super Drive because it only had one USB plug whereas a lot of the other external CD/DVD drives had two, and the last thing I wanted was to use two USB ports to use one device.
That was one of the reasons I went with the Apple USB Super Drive because it only had one USB plug whereas a lot of the other external CD/DVD drives had two, and the last thing I wanted was to use two USB ports to use one device.
You only need to plug in one USB and it works...I have an external LG and it has two USB connects, I disconnected one and it still works fine...
I just ordered this one today and should be here next week.
Samsung BR/DVD/CD burner external drive
It has some good reviews so I figured I would give it a try. Only $10 more than the Apple SuperDrive but with BR ability so figured the $10 extra was worth it.
I will let you know more after I get it and get a chance to use it.
BTW, I have a i7 2.6GHz quad core Mac mini with 16 GB of ram. Is there a stock app that will allow me to burn CD/DVD/BR disk or is there a recommended, easy to use App/program to download to accomplish this? Preferably free or low cost.
Thanks.
I really don't like the superdrives. For me, they (the internal super drives) have been the number one area of failure on all the Macs I've owned. In several cases I've had to have the superdrive replaced up to 4 times in any individual Mac. On my current MBP I'm on drive number 3.
For this reason I would recommend pretty much any compatible 3rd party external optical drive over a Superdrive......as long as it's not a slot loader!
I am just looking to watch DVD's on my new iMac like I have accustomed to doing with my windows PC. What's the best drive to do that with and what do I need to do to hook it up and make it work with my iMac? the easiest way possible..
I will vouch for any of these Blu-ray burners:
LaCie
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827187068
LiteOn
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106373
Pioneer
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827129069
I highly prefer the Pioneer, but this one is USB 2.0. Prefer it because my experience with this maker. Good, reliable and long lasting drives....
Per the Pioneer USA website, that's one of two external drives in their current lineup:that pioneer is the first "slim" drive ive ever seen that supports both triple layer and quad layer blue ray discs. so you can burn data blue ray discs over 100 gigabytes per disc. thats pretty awesome. to bad its discontinued from newegg. im sure there is a few spots around you can get it still but id like to find out somehow if there is an updated version of that specific drive. it seems like such a waste to have such a nice drive discontinued with no successor.
Per the Pioneer USA website, that's one of two external drives in their current lineup:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Portable/Computer+Drives
Great, I find this out after I bought a Samsung unit.the company has it for sale now but i wouldnt be surprised if a month or 2 from now you see an entirely different product on their website.