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grandfield Author

Level 1

1 points

No DVD drive in new iMac ???

So I have just completely upgraded my 15 years of home movies on DVD over the last year.

I converted video, old DVDs and used imovie to make great copies for all the family.

I just learned that if I get a new imac from Dec 2012, they have no DVD drive ?

What ?

If its true, then I need to buy into some device that can play and burn them for the next years.

Yep, Apple have a vision, but I cannot see it and I am 50.

In 180 months , when I am 65, I wont care about the visons of Apple.

But i will care about the memories on the discs and as Apple dont let on why they restrict the continuation or stop the use or anyone else using aformat that quite honestly is massively serviceable today and will be for some years.

Glad I dint chucj out the old dell and also, I will going fire her up to play my movies and memories. Steve Jobs is pictured on some of those DVDs, guess the new guys wanted to move on pretty fast from that era too !

Hmmm, now where is the off button, I need to do some exercise and get real again !

see ya

iMac (27-inch Mid 2011)

Posted on Oct 23, 2012 3:19 PM

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Klaus1

Level 9

52,811 points

Posted on Oct 23, 2012 3:30 PM

Just do what I will be doing: don't buy a new iMac! 👿

With no Firewire you won't be able to connect your video camera either!

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Rudegar

Level 10

174,042 points

Nov 27, 2012 8:59 AM in response to ajophoto

people can connect usb optical drives and even if it's external it will work 100% the same as the build in one....

Klaus1

Level 9

52,811 points

Nov 27, 2012 9:03 AM in response to ajophoto

The new iMac will be available on Friday November 30. The bigger one next month.

Klaus1

Level 9

52,811 points

Nov 27, 2012 9:03 AM in response to Rudegar

Rudegar wrote:

people can connect usb optical drives and even if it's external it will work 100% the same as the build in one....

Hopefully better! 😉

Nov 27, 2012 11:09 AM in response to Rudegar

Rudegar wrote:

people can connect usb optical drives and even if it's external it will work 100% the same as the build in one....

The whole point of this discussion is that the iMac is no longer an all in one and the fact that Apple has an agenda by removing the optical drive way too soon, with little regard for their customers needs. We know you can add a usb drive....all at an additional cost on top of a price increase.

Ziatron

Level 5

4,193 points

Nov 27, 2012 8:02 PM in response to Fred Jorge

the iMac is no longer an all in one and the fact that Apple has an agenda by removing the optical drive way too soon, with little regard for their customers needs. We know you can add a usb drive....all at an additional cost on top of a price increase.

I would like to nominate you for CEO of Apple.

Nov 28, 2012 10:13 AM in response to Ziatron

Ziatron wrote:

the iMac is no longer an all in one and the fact that Apple has an agenda by removing the optical drive way too soon, with little regard for their customers needs. We know you can add a usb drive....all at an additional cost on top of a price increase.

I would like to nominate you for CEO of Apple.

Ziatron

And which office would you occupy? I'm sure you have it all figured out.

seventy one

Level 7

27,442 points

Nov 28, 2012 10:28 AM in response to Fred Jorge

Sorry, it's my job! I raised all these points within the first half dozen posts. I deserve the nomination (and the salary to go with it).

babowa

Level 9

78,429 points

Nov 28, 2012 10:37 AM in response to seventy one

But there'd be a problem not having a green card 😝 😁 You wouldn't want to be one of those illegal immigrants, now would you???? 😀

seventy one

Level 7

27,442 points

Nov 28, 2012 10:43 AM in response to babowa

I've got one, believe it or not 😁 😁 It's a bit dated and may need renewal but I worked for a group of US Department Stores for many years.

babowa

Level 9

78,429 points

Nov 28, 2012 12:48 PM in response to seventy one

Hahaha, those things expire unless you visit the US twice a year (not sure of the current rules, but that was a rule years ago). Can't just "renew" it - have to go through the application process again first. And you'd need character witnesses....... 👿

Mikepd63

Level 1

4 points

Nov 29, 2012 9:35 AM in response to grandfield

Well I was all set to go for an IMAC for the first time - my HP laptop has just failed - but no DVD writer means I am thinking again.

Nov 30, 2012 6:51 PM in response to Rudegar

"It should also be noted that the latest iMac does not come with a DVD drive, but that Apple does offer their USB SuperDrive as an add-on for $79. It is capable of burning CDs, DVDs, and dual-layer DVDs. Other manufacturers such as Samsung, LG, and Seatech offer external drives compatible with Apple products starting under $40."

WHERE IS THE ALL IN ONE CONCEPT!? Clean table and everything else. WT.. APPLE!!! Ok, my MBPro sends information that I haven't been using my DVD drive so much, but Apple, you could not do that, yet. What about my Series, you should put a BluRay drive also, not remove the DVD one. And that "SuperDrive" doesn't read BluRay too!!!

Nov 30, 2012 6:53 PM in response to luisbedin

And what if I would like to buy and install a new game? So, I'm not able to do that, is that you are telling me?

zBernie2

Level 1

34 points

Nov 30, 2012 6:59 PM in response to luisbedin

No, you cannot install games from DVD -- You need to buy them from Apple!

I wonder if Apple even considered how the lack of an optical drive might impact their penetration into the business marked? I can't imagine having workstations at work without optical drives, or having to buy and plugin drives over and over again!

babowa

Level 9

78,429 points

Nov 30, 2012 7:07 PM in response to luisbedin

Just get an external DVD burner - you can burn your music, videos, and use it to install software.....

No DVD drive in new iMac ???