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Potential Discontinuation of SuperDrive, the External Optical Drive for MacBook, by Apple

This unofficial announcement by 9to5Mac reveals that the Apple USB SuperDrive, an external CD and DVD reading/writing device, is currently listed as sold out on the Apple Store online, with no indication of future availability. Stores in the US and Thailand have also reported being out of stock, although the product is still available in the UK.

The Apple USB SuperDrive is a supplementary device for reading and writing CDs/DVDs that was introduced alongside the first MacBook Air in 2008, which notably omitted a built-in CD drive. It connects via USB-A, requiring an adapter for use with newer MacBook models featuring USB-C. The retail price in Thailand is 2,290 baht.

Source: 9to5Mac

TLDR: The Apple USB SuperDrive is currently out of stock on the Apple Store online, with uncertain availability in the future. This external CD/DVD reading/writing device was first released in 2008 with the MacBook Air, connecting via USB-A and requiring an adapter for use with newer MacBook models featuring USB-C. Retail price in Thailand is 2,290 baht.

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