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Question: So it's USB 3.0 and does it works with the new Apple iMac? Read and write DVD, dual layers, read and write Blu-Ray disc?
Document: I have a Digistor Blu-Ray burner and a Samsung DVD burner. Both are USB 2 and worked great on my previous version 27" iMac. However I got errors on both drives when plugged into the USB 3.0 ports of my new thin iMac. Tried ripping a Blu-Ray with Leawo Blu-ray Copy software as well as Toast 10.0 and the built-in Apple Disk Utility. Write errors on both drives with this software.
A few things to add...works right out of the box with my new late 2013 iMac. Im using Aurora Blu Ray Copy to make iso images and then burn them to dual layer discs. Its free and works very well... It DOES write to dual layer 50 gb discs that is not clear in the description but is covered and correct in the answer section of the reviews and on the archgon website for this model.
Bought this Blu-ray drive for use on my late-2012 27" iMac. With the appropriate software (MacGo Blu-Ray Player, DVDFab Blu-ray Copy) it works well for playing and backing-up Blu-ray discs. The drive without a hitch whether connected directly to the iMac or to myPlugable 7 Port USB 3.0 Hub. My iMac reads Blu-ray discs at around 9MB/s so the USB 3.0 interface really isn't necessary.
All burns were done to Verbatim 16X DVD+R media, and done to USB 3.0 ports and with both USB cables from the drive plugged in to assure no power issues. This purchase specifies for Apple computers, and the website for the manufacturer shows out-of-stock for (I believe) the Windows PC version, and I suspect the addition of the PowerDVD software is what distinguishes the PC version from this &#34;Apple&#34; version.
The drive looks good, I find the fit and finish to be nice (don't see a problem with sharp edges, ect. others mention) and it works well. Not sure the money to go from USB 2.0 to 3.0 is great value, but this rips in MKV at 2x speed and I figured for data use the extra speed (and use of a single headed cable) would be nice. I use it with MacGo software for Blu Ray playback, and it works perfectly.
I wanted a drive to go with my new iMac and really wanted it to be USB 3. I had looked in the past and not found anything that fit my requirements until I came across this unit. It works very well and looks great.
The only way I got it to work was to plug it in through a USB 2.0 hub that has its own power supply and then the computer recognized the drive. I have a second 2013 iMac that does exactly the same thing. I have a 2010 MacBook air and it recognizes the drive normally via a USB 3.0 port. So it's pretty clear to me that the iMac does not have enough power to drive this drive.
I'll summarize my success in this endeavor by describing the system I came up with, which works extremely well and did not break the bank.First, any component you add that does not say it has been tested on the Mac with Mavericks is quite possibly older/PC-based technology and likely won't work with the new MBPr as I have found repeatedly. The Aluminum External USB Blu-Ray Writer Super Drive (BRSD) for Apple/MacBook with its internal Panasonic drives does work well with the right software.
It's a very good idea only to use this on a flat surface with plenty of room for the tray to extend.Most importantly, it works quite well. It doesn't need to be plugged in to power, as it connects to my laptop with a USB 3.0 plug that powers it up (and is backwards compatible with the older USB 2.0 plugs).
No problems with setting up this device and playing DVD's. I haven't used it yet to write a CD or DVD. If you want to play Blu Ray DVD's you have to purchase third party software. Macgo is about $40 and works great!
Answer: Work perfect with my iMac 2011. Read and write DVD and Blu Rays. I recommend 100%