Joe Rossignol
The SuperDrive went out of stock on Apple's US online store a few months ago, and it's now listed as sold out or unavailable in all countries. Considering it still hasn't returned, it looks like Apple has discontinued the 16-year-old accessory.
Introduced in 2008, the SuperDrive is an external CD/DVD drive that was released alongside the original MacBook Air, which didn't have a built-in CD/DVD drive. Despite the aging USB-A cable, the SuperDrive remained available on Apple's online store until recently, becoming one of the company's longest-selling products.
CD/DVD drives have become a niche market, so it's no surprise that Apple has finally stopped selling the SuperDrive. There are plenty of other CD/DVD drives for customers who actually want them, and they don't require a USB-C adapter to use with modern Macs. Still, it's the end of an era for Apple's outdated technology.
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