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SEA TECH 1 Archgon Aluminum External USB DVD+Rw, RW Super Drive for Apple-MacBook Air, Pro, iMac, Mini SEA TECH 1 Archgon Aluminum External USB DVD+Rw, RW Super Drive for Apple-MacBook Air, Pro, iMac, Mini SEA TECH 1 Archgon Aluminum External USB DVD+Rw, RW Super Drive for Apple-MacBook Air, Pro, iMac, Mini SEA TECH 1 Archgon Aluminum External USB DVD+Rw, RW Super Drive for Apple-MacBook Air, Pro, iMac, Mini

SEA TECH 1 Archgon Aluminum External USB DVD+Rw, RW Super Drive for Apple-MacBook Air, Pro, iMac, Mini

SEA TECH 1 Archgon Aluminum External USB DVD+Rw, RW Super Drive for Apple-MacBook Air, Pro, iMac, Mini SEA TECH 1 Archgon Aluminum External USB DVD+Rw, RW Super Drive for Apple-MacBook Air, Pro, iMac, Mini SEA TECH 1 Archgon Aluminum External USB DVD+Rw, RW Super Drive for Apple-MacBook Air, Pro, iMac, Mini SEA TECH 1 Archgon Aluminum External USB DVD+Rw, RW Super Drive for Apple-MacBook Air, Pro, iMac, Mini
$ 27.95

Score By Feature

Based on 1,800 ratings
Easy to install
9.32
Light weight
8.88
Easy to use
8.72
Tech Support
7.50
Durability
6.96

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Product Description

External DVD super-multi drive of the highest quality
1 mm aluminum casing for anyone
Mac os x
There is a USB and a C port cable included in the package.

Questions & Answers

Is it possible for me to watch DVDs and listen to CDs?

Erica - Yes, you can use this drive to play DVDs and download (or "rip") music from CDs.br>George S.

I recently received this, but it came without instructions. Why are there TWO USB ports rather than just one?

The instructions are required. Call the seller at 626-626-626-626-626-626-626-6 625- 2450 If you need more power to get the player to work, there are two cables available. Make contact with the seller once more. Best wishes to you.

DL drive?

Yes, it can be used with DL. I had my linux system print out the firmware statistics for the drive, which were as follows: Linux drivers are available.br> br> GNU/Linux ioctl and MMC driver br> cdrdao (TOC) disk image driver br> bin/cuesheet disk image driver br> Nero NRG disk image driver br> CD-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM MMC 3 is supported by the ROM drive.br>Vendor: Model: MATSHITAbr>Product: MATSHITAbr>Product: MATSHITAb DVD- UJ8C0 br>RAM UJ8C0 br>Revision: 00br>Feature of a Profile Listbr>Re- DVD R Double Layer - writable DVDbr> DVD R - DVD R - DVD R - DVD R - DVD R - DVD R - DVD R - DVD R - DVD R DVD RW - DVD RW - DVD RW - DVD RW - DVD RW - DVD RW - DVD RW Rewritable DVDsbr>Rewritable DVDsrewritable DVDsrewritable DVDs Re-recordable DVD with Restricted Overwritebr>Re-recordable DVD with Restricted Overwritebr>Re-recordable DVD with DVD-R recordable with Sequential Recordingbr>DVD-R recordable with Sequential Recordingbr>DVD-R recordable with Sequential Record Double- layer Jump Recordingbr>DVD-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R Double- Recording Sequentially by Layersbr>Re-recording Sequentially by Layersbr> recordable DVD with sequential recordingbr>Read-only DVDbr>CD-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM RW Re- writable Compact Disc capablebr>Write once Compact Disc capablebr>Read only Compact Disc capablebr>Core Featurebr>Morphing Featurebr>Operational Change Request/Notification supportedbr>Synchronous GET EVENT/STATUS NOTIFICATION supportedbr>Removable Medium Featurebr>Tray type loading mechanismbr>can be locked into the Logical Unitbr>Write Protect Read Featurebr>CD Read Featurebr>C2 Error pointers are supportedbr>CD-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM-ROM- Text is supportedbr>DVD Read Featurebr>Random Writable Featurebr>Incremental Streaming Writable Featurebr>Formattable Featurebr>Management Ability of the Logical Unit/media system to provide an apparently defect-free spacebr>Incremental Streaming Writable Featurebr>Formattable Featurebr>Management Ability of the Logical Unit/media system to provide an apparently defect-free space Featurebr>Restricted Overwrite Featurebr>DVD RW Featurebr>DVD R Featurebr>Rigid Restricted Overwrite Featurebr>CD Track at Once Featurebr>CD Mastering (Session at Once) Featurebr>DVD RW Featurebr>DVD R Featurebr>Rigid Restricted Overwrite Featurebr>Rigid Restricted Overwrite Featurebr R/RW Write Featurebr>Unknown code 33 Featurebr>CD-RW Write Featurebr> Initiator-RW Media Write Supportbr>DVD R Double Layer Supportbr>Initiator-RW Media Write Supportbr>Initiator-RW Media Write Supportbr>Initiator-RW Media Write Supportbr> Device-Directed Power Management Featurebr>Vendor-Directed Power Management Featurebr>Vendor-Directed Power Management Featurebr Featurebr>CD Audio External Play Featurebr>SCAN command is supportedbr>audio channels can be muted separatelybr>audio channels can have separate volume levelsbr>256 volume levels can be setbr>Ability for the device to accept new microcode via the interface Featurebr>Ability to respond to all commands within a specific time Featurebr>Ability to perform DVD CSS/CPPM authentication via RPC Featurebr>CSS version 1br>Ability Featurebr>Vendor-specific code 10a **Linux Supported Features are listed below*
Hardware: CD- Can eject: ROM or DVDbr> Yesbr>It is possible to close the tray: Yesbr>It is possible to disable manual eject: Yes, you can choose from a variety of jukeboxes. disc in the box: (yes)br>Is it possible to change the speed of the vehicle? (yes)br>It is possible to read multiple sessions (e.g., e.g., e.g., e. Photographic CD): Yesbr>Does the device have the ability to be hard reset? Yes, I'm reading.br> br> Ability to read Mode 2 Form 1: Yesbr> Form 2: Mode 2: Mode 2: Mode 2: Mode 2: Mode 2: Mode 2: Mode 2: Mode 2: Yesbr> It is possible to read (S)VCD (i.e. Form 1/2 (Mode 2): Yes, I'm able to read C2 Errors: Yesbr> IRSC: Yesbr> IRSC: Yesbr> IRSC: Yesbr> IRSC Yes, you can read the Media Channel Number (also known as the UPC): Yesbr> Is it possible to listen to music? Yes, I am able to read CD-ROMs.br> DA : Yes, I am able to read CD-ROMs.br> Yes, I am able to read CD-ROMs.br> RW : Yes, it is possible to read DVDs.br> ROM : Yes, and I'm a writer.br> br> Is able to burn CDs. RW : Yes, it is possible to write DVDs.br> Yes, it is possible to write DVDs.br> RAM : Yes, it is possible to write DVDs.br> RW : (yes)br>Is able to write DVD RW: (yes)

wish to use strictly for software installation and data conversion - Is this the most appropriate device to purchase?

Yes, it will satisfy your requirements. On my Acer ultrabook 2012 with Windows 8, I was able to install software. I hope this has provided you with a satisfactory response to your query.

Selected User Reviews For SEA TECH 1 Archgon Aluminum External USB DVD+Rw, RW Super Drive for Apple-MacBook Air, Pro, iMac, Mini

Because the advertisement stated that it was Mac compatible, I was extremely disappointed
3/5

I bought an Aluminum External USB DVD RW from Amazon. I tried to use a RW Supper Drive for my Mac Pro laptop computer but it wouldn't work. br>While the Mac recognized the drive, it did not recognize any of the discs that were inserted into it. br>I was disappointed because the advertisement stated that it was Mac compatible, " Aluminum External USB DVD RW,- Apple's RW Super Drive- MacBook Air, Pro, iMac, and Mini are all available. "This isn't the case. I didn't want to squander my time or money by returning the item.

Selene Medina
Selene Medina
| Mar 08, 2021
Decent
3/5

The fact that it wasn't expensive was the main selling point. It blends in nicely with Apple's products and performs as expected. If your disk gets stuck in there for some reason, unplug for 10 seconds (USB Plug in Back) and then plug back in. br>br>If your disk gets stuck in there for some reason, unplug for 10 seconds (USB Plug in Back) and then plug back in. As soon as the eject button begins to blink, press it. The disk is going to be ejected. If you have a problem (like I did when a bad disk became stuck in my computer), this is where you should go. Normally, you eject from the desktop; however, the front-panel button only works if no disk is inserted (or before the disk is registered).

Cohen Welch
Cohen Welch
| Jan 09, 2021
It is not advised
3/5

The item was poorly packaged for an electronic device, and the item itself is quite flimsy; Despite its aluminum casing, the drawer itself is quite flimsy. I connected it to my MacBook Pro (10. 2) via USB. 6) I followed the installation instructions to the letter. I put a DVD in the player. Nothing. I put a CD in the player and listened to it. Nothing. I switched to a different CD. Nothing. It has been returned. I think I'll go to Best Buy and look for one in person before making a purchase.

Tatum Krause
Tatum Krause
| Jun 14, 2021
Terrible
3/5

I gave it a year's worth of my time. It keeps shutting down, claiming that it's hit a "damaged area. " " This happens with any disc, no matter how pristine it is or how well it plays on my home system. In a 40-minute period, I'm talking about shutting down 10 to 15 times on average. show for a minute It can sometimes pick up right where you left off. Sometimes you have to go back and look for yourself. You may need to restart your computer from time to time. The 40-minute mark is reached. An hour or more can be added to a 30-minute show. I tried to be patient, but this thing is a complete waste of time. I'm going to go get another.

Zaid Bauer
Zaid Bauer
| Aug 07, 2021
) It has a nice appearance and appears to be made of aluminum
3/5

This drive was delivered to me in January. 18th. (It's been 50 days since it was purchased and it's no longer covered by the manufacturer's warranty? ) It has a nice appearance and appears to be made of aluminum. While I only use this drive on occasion, I bought it primarily to download photos and videos that I'd scanned and transferred to disks and add them to the Mac. br> I've had some trouble getting the drive to respond and spool up to read the discs that have been inserted on a couple of occasions. I'm hoping for some technical assistance from the vendor because this seems ridiculous to me!.

Lyla Sandoval
Lyla Sandoval
| Oct 09, 2021
Already bankrupt! I bought a DVD player four months ago, and it broke four months later
3/5

I didn't even use it that often. We had to take it to our local Apple repair shop to get the CD out, and they couldn't make it work either. I guess I'm stuck with a four-month-old DVD player because the seller only gave me a one-month window to return it. What a waste of money!.

Kendrick Marsh
Kendrick Marsh
| Jan 10, 2021
It worked fine until the cable began to'short out,' and it no longer connects to my MacBook Air
3/5

For about three months, everything was fine, but now the cable appears to be shorting out and not providing a good connection. I wish I knew how to get in touch with the seller and ask for a replacement.

Monroe Booker
Monroe Booker
| Feb 10, 2021
THERE IS NO SUPPORT FOR CUSTOMERS
3/5

YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN IN THE PROCESS OF TROUBLESHOOTING A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. ZERO SUPPORT FOR CUSTOMERS! They have two "support" buttons on the screen. . . . One is for "chat" and the other is for "phone," but neither gets you a response, even when you call during business hours. So I'm stuck with no choice but to return the product, which is a waste of time because the product will not eject a disc if it's "not supported," no matter what you do (including following all of their "help" section suggestions). If you don't try, how will you know it's not supported? At the very least, my other external DVD drive will let me eject a disc that isn't supported.

Sullivan Kane
Sullivan Kane
| Oct 11, 2021

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