i have an internal IDE DVD RW from a G5 pre-Intel mac that i want to use for DVDs, CDs w/my new Mac mini. will this work?
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Funny you should ask that I had the same idea with a LG DVD RW with lightscribe that I removed from a my computer that the power supply went out of, so I tried it and sure enough it works great so I do not foresee any problem with yours.
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This drive is not compatible with 2010 mac mini. 2010 mac mini used sata drive, this drive is ide.
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So far I have only copied CD-Rs. It looks like it only duplicates DVD-Rs with data only as well. Not sure about cd+g.
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Yes, this DVD unit will work with the Macbook provided that you use either a USB 2.0 or a USB 3.0 port depending on what USB ports are provided on the Macbook. It should not be a problem, enjoy your computing days!
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Hi, Although I have 2 older MacBooks I installed this drive on, it seems to be ok on the Mac Mini also. I would suggest you check out YouTube first and search "Mac Mini 2011 hard drive and ram upgrade." You really need to check out the specs on your specific machine too. There are space considerations, not just will it work. The guy on YouTube was using this drive as a secondary drive. Also, try Googling your situation. That's how I figure things out. Hope this helps. Steve R.
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I have used it with 10.6 thru 10.8. Make sure you create one partition. Also select the correct partition scheme (intel or power Mac). That will help a lot.
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Sorry, Mac Mini is about the only one I did not test with. However, it is probably a good indication that the LG drive worked with every other 2007-2013 Mac I tested with.
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The unit came with a mini disk all I did was burn a copy of the disk, on another computer.And it worked fine. Please dont try to put the mini disk in to Mac disk drive, it may never come out
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Hey Nelson, i'm not sure, i installed this drive into my late 2007 Intel Macbook Pro 15" 2.4/2.2GHz and it worked like a charm. :) i would research your computer model on google and what cd drives it is compatible with. sorry i wasnt more help!
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Yes. My new Mac didn't even come with a disc drive. I downloaded everything from the website. Forewarned, it's a bit confusing as to what to download.
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Well, it worked (for me) on 2 Windows laptops and I was also able to burn a couple of DVD's while connected to an i5 MacMini. And I did not install any software. The laptops used Roxio, the Mac has its built-in program. I hope it works out for you.
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Your DVD has to have the same interface that your hard drive has like SATA and SATA then the external with work with the USB 3.0 like any 3.0 or if the inside interface is a old IDE that means the hard drive and DVD must have that to connect to the inclosure... just plain old horse sence, since does that make cents????AL
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i have a windows 7 laptop, so i really don't know! I read the system requirements for the external burner/player in the owners manual and the system requirements are as follows: 2 usb 2.0 interface ports (only 1 port required if using the ac adapter) windows 2000/xp or windows vista! I have windows 7 and it worked! my sugestion would be to call mac to see if a product like the one your looking at is compatible with Mac- or just contact the store where you bought your computer and ask for assistance from someone in computers and maybe they could also give you an answer! Good luck.
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It doesn't make a difference if it's a Mac Mini or any other Mac. It has Snow Leopard with Boot Camp, and it has high enough specs, and it's a safe bet dual booting works fine.
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I honestly don't know. The program comes on a small cd that will not work in a Mac. I think you need the desk top that has a tray that comes out to put the cd in.
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I think that designation is what SATA port the Mac Mini is using. The kit will work for Mac Minis put out in the last two years.
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I have a desktop iMac without a DVD drive and it works just fine, so I don't know. I do remember reading somewhere that Apple's new external dvd will only work on computers without a DVD drive.