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OWC SuperSlim for Apple SuperDrive USB 2.0 External Enclosure. Fits slot-loading 9.5mm SATA optical drive from Mac mini, Macbook, or MacBook Pro replaced by OWC Data Doubler. Powered by your laptop's USB port, no AC adapter needed. 1 Year OWC Warranty. (VLSS9TOPTU2)

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OWC SuperSlim
for Apple SuperDrive

USB 2.0 Optical Drive External Enclosure

Mac / PC / USB 2.0 & 1.1
  • Mac
  • PC
  • USB
A perfect companion for the OWC Data Doubler.
Ideal solution for Macs with replaced optical drive!
The OWC SuperSlim for Apple SuperDrive solution makes CD and DVD burning and playing Plug-and-play easy* with Macs and PCs. It's bus-powered (no AC adapter needed!), ultra-thin, and lightweight for easy transport in your gear bag.
Uses ANY 9.5mm SuperSlim Slot Loading Optical Drive
While an extremely attractive option for Mac® mini**, MacBook®, and MacBook Pro owners looking to retask a removed Apple® SuperDrive®, the OWC SuperSlim for Apple SuperDrive is also a great choice for ANY 9.5mm optical drive... even those with mounting tabs! So whether you choose an enclosure kit to build your own solution, or select an OWC pre-configured solution, the OWC SuperSlim for Apple SuperDrive offers stylish, highly portable disc read/write capabilities for your specific need.
Compact and versatile - No AC Adapter Required!
The OWC SuperSlim for Apple SuperDrive Solution offers stylish mobile disk read/write ability with a sleek, totally bus powered design. Take your digital life with you wherever you roam!
*Disc read/write capabilities vary depending on installed drive. Apple's DVD Player application only works with an internal optical drive or the Apple's external SuperDrive. To play DVDs with your SuperSlim drive, we recommend the free VLC Player, which can be downloaded from http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

**2010 mac mini uses 9.5mm drives. For 2006-2009 minis with 12.7mm optical drive, use the OWC Slim enclosure
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If your OWC or NewerTech brand product should require service during the warranty coverage period, we are committed to delivering the fastest possible service.


Upon receipt of your unit, OWC will make every attempt to service it and arrange shipping back to you all within 48 weekday (Monday-Friday) business hours, excluding U.S. national holidays. This warranty service timeframe does not include data recovery attempts, out of stock items/components, or upgrade/product replacements.


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  • OS X Lion Compatible Tested for Apple OS 10.7.x
  • 48-Hours Warranty Service
OWC's A Closer Look

Take a closer look at OWC's
SuperSlim for Apple SuperDrive.


Test Details: DVD+R 8x burn test using a 3.8GB file, CD-R 24x burn test using a 583MB file with a Panas onic UJ-898 SuperDrive on a MacBook Pro with model ID: Macbook Pro 6,2 running
OS X 10.6.8

Same performance of
internal optical drive!

Equipped with an Apple SuperDrive®, the OWC SuperSlim for Apple SuperDrive offers CD/DVD write speeds equal to and even slightly better than when the drive is installed internally in a 2011 MacBook Pro.

Now you can retain full performance of a replaced optical drive after adding the OWC Data Doubler!
Includes the Powerful SpeedTools Utility Suite for Mac
The comprehensive Mac utility used by professionals for accurate Mac diagnosis and maintenance. Click the SOFTWARE tab below to learn more »

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OWC™ Slim includes

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Product Specifications:

Chipset

  • Sunplus

Drive Requirements

  • Any 9.5mm SATA slim slot loading optical drive mechanism, including those with mounting tabs.

Drive Interface

  • SATA (Serial ATA)

Port Configuration

  • USB 2.0 - (1) mini "B" port

Data Transfer Rate

  • USB 2.0 - 480Mbps (or 60MB/sec)

Cooling

  • Super quiet fanless ventilation

Macintosh Requirements

  • Mac OS 8.6 or later and an available USB 2.0/1.1 port.
  • USB 2.0 functionality requires Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later including ‘Lion’ 10.7.x.
  • Note: Apple's DVD Player application only works with an internal optical drive or the Apple's external SuperDrive. To play DVDs with your SuperSlim drive, we recommend the free VLC Player, which can be downloaded from http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

Windows Requirements

  • Windows 98SE or later and an available USB 2.0/1.1 port.
  • USB 2.0 functionality requires Windows 2000 or later.

Power Supply

  • Bus Power via USB on most computers with standard USB 2.0 port.
  • Optional AC Adapter* (available as a separate purchase here)
    * AC adapter not required for most applications provided computer bus supplies appropriate power needs.

External Case Dimensions

  • 5.85 in (D) x 5.72 in (W) x 0.6 in (H)
    (148.59 mm x 145.29 mm x 15.24 mm)

Enclosure Weight

  • 4.2 ounces (119.07g)

Product Manual

Operating Environment:

Temperature

  • (operating) from 5°C ~ up to 50°C (41°F - 122°F)
  • (non-operating) from -45°C ~ up to 65°C (-40°F - 149°F)

Relative Humidity

  • Operating*: from 10% - up to 90% non-condensing
  • Non-operating*: from 5% - up to 95% non-condensing
    • *Dependent upon optical drive mechanism used

Shock

  • Dependant on mechanism installed

Vibration

  • Dependant on mechanism installed

Warranty

OWC 1 Year Solution Warranty

The best warranty is one you never have to use, but should the need occur – OWC is proud to provide a superior level of support and warranty coverage to our customers. Even when not used, we understand the peace of mind afforded by a longer warranty period. OWC's industry leading coverage is a testament to our confidence in the reliability of the solutions that we offer. OWC solutions are engineered to demanding quality standards in order to deliver the most reliable, highest performance available on the market in each storage category.

View more information about the OWC 1 Year Solution warranty

      Manufacturer provided specifications for Other World Computing p/n VLSS9TOPTU2 UPC#: 736211766656
               
OWC SuperSlim for Apple SuperDrive Mfr P/N: VLSS9TOPTU2 OWC SKU: OWCVLSS9TOPTU2 USB 2.0 Optical Drive
External Enclosure 1 Year Warranty Ships: Same Day only $39.99 Other World Computing VLSS9TOPTU2 In Stock, Click to Buy Now
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