MacBook Air SuperDrive (2008)
Apple introduced MacBook Air SuperDrive as an accessory for the first MacBook Air on January 15, 2008. The external optical drive cost $99 in the US.
Specs
| Connectivity | USB; bus powered |
| Type | External optical drive |
| Price | 99 USD · US announcement |
| Availability | 2008-01-15 · announcement |
Launch
Apple introduced MacBook Air SuperDrive as an accessory for the first MacBook Air on January 15, 2008. The external optical drive cost $99 in the US.
Design and use
It drew power from the MacBook Air’s USB port without a separate power adapter. Apple offered it as an alternative to sharing another computer’s optical drive over a network with Remote Disc.
Context and photograph
This entry covers the 2008 accessory. It does not assume compatibility with every computer or USB hub, or confuse its original name and price with the later Apple USB SuperDrive. The image shows the drive and USB cable.
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