A Perfect Accessory for a 2012 MBP that is ODD-less

[Pentad]

Like the rest of you, I'm interested in seeing the new 2012 MBPs. Many here have participated in the debate of keeping or ditching the ODD in the coming machines. I think all of us agree that both sides have some great points for and against.

I do use my ODD for my work but also understand the benefit of ditching the ODD. I would like to see a compromise with something like this.

It is easy to store, easy to use, easy on the wallet, requires only one USB connection, and would add very little weight to my notebook bag. Those who do not want it can leave it at home or whatever.

I would opt for something like this to gain more features (better battery life would be outstanding) in the next gen MBPs.

Thoughts?

-P

 

[Weaselboy]

I agree. That is a perfect option for the few times one might need access to an optical drive.

 

[edk99]

If there is no ODD in the new MBP nothing is preventing you from getting an external ODD drive. Apple already sells one for the Air and Mini http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC684ZM/A?fnode=MTY1NDA2Nw&s=topSellers

I really don't see the removal of the ODD as the end of the world. It is bound to happen sooner or latter just like the floppy drive.

 

[Ohrstrom]

For me as a user who would never bring an external ODD with me I would like to have a wireless option then it csn be placed on my wifes desk and do its job from there

On a side note, its a nice looking ODD matching the in my eyes most beautiful windows laptop there is, the samsung 9-series.

 

[Pentad]

If there is no ODD in the new MBP nothing is preventing you from getting an external ODD drive. Apple already sells one for the Air and Mini http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC684ZM/A?fnode=MTY1NDA2Nw&s=topSellers

I really don't see the removal of the ODD as the end of the world. It is bound to happen sooner or latter just like the floppy drive.

Actually, that does not work for MBPs:

"The Macbook Air Superdrive only works with MacBook Airs and Mac Minis. It's designed for the Mac models that don't have an internal superdrive."

 

[cmChimera]

Actually, that does not work for MBPs:

"The Macbook Air Superdrive only works with MacBook Airs and Mac Minis. It's designed for the Mac models that don't have an internal superdrive."

He said Air and Mini, not to mention we are discussing a MBP without an ODD.

 

[heisenberg123]

He said Air and Mini, not to mention we are discussing a MBP without an ODD.

its still a valid point, even if the next mbp does not have a ODD there is no gaurantee that external device will magically start working on the MBP

 

[SnowLeopard2008]

its still a valid point, even if the next mbp does not have a ODD there is no gaurantee that external device will magically start working on the MBP

All Macs support an external USB ODD.

 

[Bear]

its still a valid point, even if the next mbp does not have a ODD there is no gaurantee that external device will magically start working on the MBP

I bet whatever makes the Air and Mini ODD not work with other Macs won't be an issue if Apple releases a MBP without one.

 

[Mal]

It can be safely assumed that if Apple releases a MacBook Pro without an optical drive, they will also give it the high-powered USB port needed to use their external optical drive.

jW

 

[edk99]

I bet whatever makes the Air and Mini ODD not work with other Macs won't be an issue if Apple releases a MBP without one.

Exactly! IF Apple releases a MBP with out an ODD they will make sure the existing external superdrive works with it just like it works for the mini and air.

 

[Interstella5555]

How is this different from the external drive Apple uses for the MBA?

 

[heisenberg123]

How is this different from the external drive Apple uses for the MBA?

the color and the word samsung, not sure if anything else

 

[theSeb]

Actually, that does not work for MBPs:

"The Macbook Air Superdrive only works with MacBook Airs and Mac Minis. It's designed for the Mac models that don't have an internal superdrive."

It does work no matter what the site says. You can buy ANY external DVD or blu ray drive and it WILL work.

 

[heisenberg123]

It does work no matter what the site says. You can buy ANY external DVD or blu ray drive and it WILL work.

that exact model?


or do you mean some external dvd and bluray drives work so they all work?


ive seen many threads that state that apple external drive will NOT work on the MBP

 

[theSeb]

that exact model?


or do you mean some external dvd and bluray drives work so they all work?


ive seen many threads that state that apple external drive will NOT work on the MBP

An external USB od drive is just like any other. There is no special voodoo magic involved.

 

[Ohrstrom]

An external USB od drive is just like any other. There is no special voodoo magic involved.

I read that theres an identifier that makes the Mbp not recognize the drive, however, theres an easy hack to fix it.
http://macenstein.com/default/2011/07/how-to-get-your-external-super-drive-working-in-lion/

However, if Mbps drop the ODD I cant imagine that Apple wouldnt solve that issue in one way or another.

 

[theSeb]

I read that theres an identifier that makes the Mbp not recognize the drive, however, theres an easy hack to fix it.
http://macenstein.com/default/2011/07/how-to-get-your-external-super-drive-working-in-lion/

However, if Mbps drop the ODD I cant imagine that Apple wouldnt solve that issue in one way or another.

Might be the case and in their wisdom Apple thought it was a good idea. It's just as easy for them to remove it. But why bother when you can get an external BR writer for a little bit less?

 

[heisenberg123]

An external USB od drive is just like any other. There is no special voodoo magic involved.

im not sure its voodoo, more likely a driver or something realated to the logic board

 

[Ohrstrom]

Might be the case and in their wisdom Apple thought it was a good idea. It's just as easy for them to remove it. But why bother when you can get an external BR writer for a little bit less?

Because one is completely obsessed with apple designs and logos?
No its a good question, I just commented and linked due to the nature of the discussion.

 

[theSeb]

Because one is completely obsessed with apple designs and logos?
No its a good question, I just commented and linked due to the nature of the discussion.

Fair point. Also I just realised I was meant to type "for a little bit more".

 

[Ccrew]

Actually, that does not work for MBPs:

"The Macbook Air Superdrive only works with MacBook Airs and Mac Minis. It's designed for the Mac models that don't have an internal superdrive."

It works. Just have to make a minor mod. Not the chore Ohrstrom's link makes it to be

http://www.tuaw.com/2012/04/02/use-the-macbook-air-superdrive-with-any-almost-mac/

 

[Interstella5555]

I read that theres an identifier that makes the Mbp not recognize the drive, however, theres an easy hack to fix it.
http://macenstein.com/default/2011/07/how-to-get-your-external-super-drive-working-in-lion/

However, if Mbps drop the ODD I cant imagine that Apple wouldnt solve that issue in one way or another.

That is true, the MBA dvd drive won't work on other computers, but would assume if they're ditching the internal drive they'd just switch it so it works on any model, or have model specific drives.

 

[Ohrstrom]

It works. Just have to make a minor mod. Not the chore Ohrstrom's link makes it to be

http://www.tuaw.com/2012/04/02/use-the-macbook-air-superdrive-with-any-almost-mac/

Thanks for that Ccrew!

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That is true, the MBA dvd drive won't work on other computers, but would assume if they're ditching the internal drive they'd just switch it so it works on any model, or have model specific drives.

One little update to the OS would solve it, so model specific drives, probably not.

 

[nsilva]

the color and the word samsung, not sure if anything else

And they're probably not ridiculously overpricing it. (Didn't read article, did they give a price?)