So.... how do I redeem a digital copy?

[Fernandez21]

Ok, so today I got the cars 2 blu-ray, and it includes a digital copy dvd, it says I have to insert it into my computer to redeem it, but I only have a macbook air, so no dvd drive. any other way to get it?

 

[blueroom]

This

 

[appleguy123]

CAn you use wireless drive sharing with someone?

 

[Fernandez21]

CAn you use wireless drive sharing with someone?

yeah, I guess I'm just going to have to wait until I see my parents next week, their pc has a dvd drive. Was hoping there was some way to do it at home. And I don't want to spend $80 on something I will rarely use, I've had my macbook air since they were released in the summer and this is the first time I've needed a DVD drive.

 

[Troneas]

yeah, I guess I'm just going to have to wait until I see my parents next week, their pc has a dvd drive. Was hoping there was some way to do it at home. And I don't want to spend $80 on something I will rarely use, I've had my Facebook air since they were released in the summer and this is the first time I've needed a DVD drive.

i bought the superdrive when i bought the air.

just "in case". i was already spending so much money on the computer and essential peripherals and software that a drive didn't add too much to that price.


have used it only once in 6 months.

 

[aeboi]

buy an Asus or equivalent external drive for like $30

 

[blueroom]

Not sure if Target mode on another Mac with DVD would work (it will for the HDD) but you need a Firewire cable.

Food for thought...
If you do get an external DVD drive instead of the DRM protected digital copy you might want to consider simply Handbrake + VLC to AppleTV2 from your DVD original. This will allow you to play back on pretty much any Apple device (and AirPlay too!)

 

[monkeybagel]

I don't think the MacBook Air has FireWire.

 

[agentphish]

Use your PC to rip the DVD to mp4 then transfer it over to your Mac via your network or something?

I'm so happy not to have any optical drives in my home any longer. I don't feel bad about buying a dvd or something like that then downloading it from the net because I've purchased it. That's your other option...

 

[sgand]

I always redeem digital copies on my desktop, then wirelessly copy them over to my Air in iTunes.