Wireless Optical Drive Sharing

[XFactorer]

Does Apple still do the wireless drive sharing? I remember when the Air came out, you could install software on another computer to 'borrow' the CD drive... is that still an option or do I have to get my own external SuperDrive? I'm deciding whether to order a SuperDrive with my RMBP.

I couldn't find that feature touted anywhere on the Airs' section of the Apple website... perhaps they're doing it to make money off SuperDrives?

 

[ugp]

Yes, go into your System Preferences and then Sharing. First option in there.

 

[XFactorer]

Thanks!

Unfortunately, I placed my order for the SuperDrive (with my rMBP). The SuperDrive took five minutes from "Process" to "Preparing to ship" so I can't cancel it now. :-(

But the rMBP is still cancel-able... especially if I go to an Apple Store sometime soon...

 

[Macman45]

Thanks!

Unfortunately, I placed my order for the SuperDrive (with my rMBP). The SuperDrive took five minutes from "Process" to "Preparing to ship" so I can't cancel it now. :-(

But the rMBP is still cancel-able... especially if I go to an Apple Store sometime soon...

Yep, I did the same thing....Bought a superdrive for my MBA....Forgot all about the sharing....Used it once to install Office for Mac. Now it collects dust on my desk. GRR..

 

[Xcallibur]

Thanks!

Unfortunately, I placed my order for the SuperDrive (with my rMBP). The SuperDrive took five minutes from "Process" to "Preparing to ship" so I can't cancel it now. :-(

But the rMBP is still cancel-able... especially if I go to an Apple Store sometime soon...

You can return the superdrive to a nearby store though can't you?

 

[XFactorer]

You can return the superdrive to a nearby store though can't you?

Yeah.... but I don't have a "near by" store to go to... at least not an Apple Store.

 

[Xcallibur]

Yeah.... but I don't have a "near by" store to go to... at least not an Apple Store.

Arhh fair enough, by the way, do you know if it is possible to buy a Macbook Pro online and then if unwanted, take it back to a nearby store and receive a full refund?

 

[TheMacBookPro]

Arhh fair enough, by the way, do you know if it is possible to buy a Macbook Pro online and then if unwanted, take it back to a nearby store and receive a full refund?

Only to an Apple Store I believe, I don't think an authorized retailer or something like that will take it. (Best Buy might give you store credit? Not entirely certain)

 

[Xcallibur]

Only to an Apple Store I believe, I don't think an authorized retailer or something like that will take it. (Best Buy might give you store credit? Not entirely certain)

Arh right thanks.