Does Mac mini have CD drive?

Does Mac mini have CD drive?

With Apple’s SuperDrive you’ll be able to seamlessly connect to your Mac mini to play or burn CDs and DVDs without having to install additional software on your system. The SuperDrive doesn’t come equipped with a USB-C, but that shouldn’t be an issue since the mini still has a couple of compatible USB-A ports.

How do I play a CD on my Mac mini?

Play CDs in Music on Mac

1. In the Music app on your Mac, insert an audio CD into your computer’s CD or DVD drive, or into an external drive that’s connected to your computer.
2. If a dialog appears (depending on what you chose to happen when you insert a CD), click Cancel.
3. Play a song from the CD by double-clicking it.

What was the last Mac mini with optical drive?

The Mid-2010 Mac mini is the only one that featured the unibody design and an optical drive.

Does an iMac have a CD drive?

All iMacs come with an optical drive, which Apple calls a SuperDrive. Unlike drives that have a tray that extends from the computer, the SuperDrive consists of a slot into which you insert a disk. The iMac’s optical drive can read CDs, CD data disks, DVDs and DVD data disks.

Does the 2020 iMac have a CD drive?

No, the new iMac’s do not have a CD/DVD slot. But you can buy an external CD/DVD drive.

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.

Can Mac mini burn CDs?

Store information on CD and DVD discs on Mac

• Insert a blank disc into your optical drive.
• Double-click the disc to open its window, then drag the files and folders you want to burn to the window.
• Arrange and rename the files.
• Choose File > Burn [disc], then follow the instructions.

When did Macbooks stop having CD drives?

Released in June 2012, this 13-inch MacBook Pro model was the last Mac with a built-in CD/DVD drive sold by Apple. It remained for sale until October 2016 as a lower-priced option alongside the thinner 13-inch MacBook Pro with a Retina display.

When did Apple remove the CD drive?

Then, on June 15, 2010, Apple dropped a built-in optical drive from all versions of the Mac mini to introduce other perks in place of it, like a Thunderbolt port. Another example: Adobe’s Flash.

Why do Macs not have CD drives?

The MacBook Air is designed to be as thin and as light as possible and so it does not include an optical drive of any kind.

How can I play a DVD on my Mac without a DVD Player?

An external optical drive will allow you to access discs on your Mac. To do this, you’ll need to buy an external disc reader that plugs into your Mac via a USB cable. Such an external drive could read CDs and DVDs, play Blu-Rays, and even burn discs — if that’s what you want.