Does iMac have optical drive?

All iMacs come with an optical drive, which Apple calls a SuperDrive. The iMac’s optical drive can read CDs, CD data disks, DVDs and DVD data disks. You can use it to play audio CDs, watch DVD movies and load files and applications from data disks.

How do I install an optical drive on my iMac?

Insert a CD or DVD

1. Turn the disc label so it faces up or towards you.
2. Insert the disc into the optical drive until you feel the drive catch and pull the disc in. You must insert the disc nearly all the way in before the drive pulls it in.

Can you use any external CD drive on a Mac?

If your Mac doesn’t have a built-in optical drive, you can use another computer’s DVD or CD drive, or use an external optical drive, such as the Apple USB SuperDrive.

Are optical drives still made?

Optical drives have more or less become obsolete. However, there is still demands optical drives in the market, something that was made evident when we talked about the best external optical drives in the market.

Does the new iMac have a disc drive?

Since all new Macs (iMac, Mac min, MacBook Pro with Retina Display or MacBook Air) no longer feature DVD SuperDrives (Apple’s optical disc reading and writing technology), there is no physical DVD drive for you to play DVDs. In such circumstances, playing DVD on Mac, especially in new MacBook like MacBook Air would be a little difficult.

Does the iMac computer have a DVD/CD drive?

The CD/DVD SuperDrive is no longer built into the iMac. Basically it comes down to the fact that there is no optical drive thin enough to be installed into the ultra thin iMac enclosure. You need to either purchase Apple’s own external drive for $79 U.S.D or purchase a third party external CD/DVD optical drive.

Does iMac have a CD player?

The iMac’s optical drive can read CDs, CD data disks, DVDs and DVD data disks. You can use it to play audio CDs, watch DVD movies and load files and applications from data disks.

What is a fusion drive in iMac?

then immediately press and hold Command-R to start up from macOS Recovery .