Do you think Apple will ever update their "compatibility list" for the Apple USB SuperDrive Ref: 24” iMac (M1, 2021)?
It’s worth noting the Apple USB SuperDrive is compatible with the Mac mini (M1, 2020). I am reluctant to buy, as Apple, support, have provided contradictory advice on its compatible with my new 24” iMac 2021 (M1).
It would be great to hear, that a USB "C" SuperDrive is in the pipeline.
So frustrated !
What is not compatible with the Apple USB SuperDrive?
I have that drive and an M1 iMac 2021. The drive works fine. All you would need is a USB C - USB A adapter to plug into one of the USB C ports on the back of the iMac.
Screenshot of System Preferences Big Sur 11.4
What is not compatible with the Apple USB SuperDrive?
I have that drive and an M1 iMac 2021. The drive works fine. All you would need is a USB C - USB A adapter to plug into one of the USB C ports on the back of the iMac.
Screenshot of System Preferences Big Sur 11.4
You can always send your feedback directly to Apple at www.apple.com/feedback. They read everything submitted however they do not answer you personally. I see now that you are located in the UK, so if you are interested in the offerings from OWC they do have many UK distributors. To find one please use the following link OWC Resellers
BTW, I am only a satisfied customer I am in no way affiliated with Macsales.com.
I agree with rkaufmann87 about getting a 3rd party unit from OWC. The interface on them will be faster, they will be self powered to relieve power supply stress on the Mac. I haver this model for ripping audio books (burning is best at lower speeds): OWC Mercury Pro 24X Super-Multi DVD/CD Burner/Reader External Optical Drive with M-DISC Support and it's less than the Apple Superdrive.
Many experienced users prefer using a third party USB CD/DVD drive. I would recommend visiting www.macsales.com, if you are not familiar with them they specialize in Macs and only sell products that are tested to work with Macs. They also provide great service, extremely competitive pricing and will have something that should fit your needs easily. You can call them too and ask for a recommendation based on your needs. Here is a shortcut to the CD/DVD drive section:
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It would be great if Apple would update their website, as I'm new to iMacs, and don't want to fork out €89 and the Apple USB SuperDrive and it not work. As I said Apple support didn't provide confidence, so I'd like to see it in black and white on their website.
I just spent 30 minutes on chat and was never given a satisfactory answer. Still trying to determine if it will work. And if it doesn't???
Are you using an official Apple USB-C adapter?
I didn’t wand to purchase SuperDrive if it wasn’t going to work, as it wasn’t in compatible list in apple online store
I did order the apple adapter
Thank you, I’ll check it out
USB SuperDrive
