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Favorite Emergency External DVD Writer? [intel mac]

My intel super drive died.

Before I can get it repaired..I've got some work that needs to be done.

Mac's External Superdrive appears to work only with Mini & Air.

Want to know what folks are using to "limp along"


-wes

Posted on Jul 6, 2012 9:13 AM

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Posted on Jul 6, 2012 2:34 PM

I prefer one of LaCie's dual-layer DVD±RW externals, using FireWire.

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Jul 7, 2012 7:49 PM in response to baltwo

LaCie quit making them ;-(. OWS has a firewire for about 150.


in looking around:

Samsung SE-S084D Turned out to be a "dumb luck " Solution. Got it at a local PC repair place and then also discovered it on Amazon [they have a newer one i think]. Works PCs as well. Mac Logo on the box.


My machine is 2010 and I burned less than 200 dvd's [disks from tv] I've only had one Apple componet fail on me since 1988 [hard dive for SE]. But the thought of having to give up the i5, have it opened and then hope for another 2 years...gives me pause.


The $60.00 Samsung gives me relief.


When plugged in to a dedicated USP port...I'm impressed with the speed.

Less than 20 min for the image and less than 20 for write-verify. Over 5 hrs of TV.

The 'Sam is good enough for now.

Favorite Emergency External DVD Writer? [intel mac]

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