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Compatible external CD reader for Silicon Mac 4 Chip

Is there a market CD Reader that is compatible with the new Silicon I Mac4 Chip?


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iMac 24″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Mar 20, 2025 12:10 PM

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Posted on Mar 20, 2025 1:08 PM

I mostly upload CDs and watch DVDs using my portable LG CD/DVD drives with my Intel and Silicon Mac's.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-8x-external-usb-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-drive-black/5852919.p?

https://www.amazon.com/LG-GP65NB60-DVD-Writer-Retail-Black/dp/B07JMVMMF8?


If you do a lot of burning, the OWC desktop is a great choice.

https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MR3USD24/

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