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What is the best external CD/DVD player for my 2019 iMac running Catalina?

Need an external CD/DVD player compatible with my iMac running Catalina. Apple's SuperDrive has mixed reviews mostly negative. Looking for suggestions on other well tested products. Mostly need for TurboTax and the occasional DVD that I might play. Main concern is about compatibility.

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Nov 4, 2019 6:27 AM

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Posted on Nov 4, 2019 6:59 AM

keithfromva wrote:

Need an external CD/DVD player compatible with my iMac running Catalina. Apple's SuperDrive has mixed reviews mostly negative. Looking for suggestions on other well tested products. Mostly need for TurboTax and the occasional DVD that I might play. Main concern is about compatibility.

I bought an LG brand CD/DVD player from Amazon for about $25. It works fine for light use.

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Nov 4, 2019 6:59 AM in response to keithfromva

keithfromva wrote:

Need an external CD/DVD player compatible with my iMac running Catalina. Apple's SuperDrive has mixed reviews mostly negative. Looking for suggestions on other well tested products. Mostly need for TurboTax and the occasional DVD that I might play. Main concern is about compatibility.

I bought an LG brand CD/DVD player from Amazon for about $25. It works fine for light use.

Nov 4, 2019 9:03 AM in response to HunterBD

It seems I was mistaken! 🥵 My SuperDrive does NOT appear to be working on my 'new' iMac 18,3 running macOS Catalina.


I've just asked another question here: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250821224?answerId=251560538022


Now plugged into my new iMac , I CAN play - and am playing - a music CD! 🤔


It's DVDs it will not play. 🙄


Suggestions welcomed!


David


What is the best external CD/DVD player for my 2019 iMac running Catalina?

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