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Madison · Feb 22, 2011, 05:34 PM

Hi all,

It appears my superdrive is DEAD. It doesn't even show up in the system profiler anymore. I cannot afford a new computer, otherwise I'd have replaced this dinosaur a LONG time ago. Anyway, I'm looking for suggestions for a new superdrive? I'm running 10.4.11 on a Dual 2.0ghz G5 PowerMac. There are too many to choose from, so I'm looking for ones that some of you have used and had good luck with.

Thanks!

Tom

AKcrab · Feb 22, 2011, 06:48 PM

Samsung Int 22X DVD/CD 'Super-MultiDrive' DVD... (SH-S222) at OWC

If you find a pioneer model, it works fine, too.

Big Mac · Feb 22, 2011, 09:13 PM

I stocked up on G5 superdrives because I was concerned PATA DVD burners would dry up in supply. I should be selling them off.

-Q- · Feb 23, 2011, 07:26 AM

I used this one for many years until the G5 died late last year:

Amazon.com: Pioneer DVR-118LBK DVD/CD-Writer DVD

jmiddel · Feb 27, 2011, 12:39 AM

Pioneer has also served me very well.

PhilCat · Feb 28, 2011, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by AKcrab

Samsung Int 22X DVD/CD 'Super-MultiDrive' DVD... (SH-S222) at OWC

That's where I got the two for my MacPro in the bundle pack.
It's amazing how cheap these drives are.

I get all my gear from them, large A/C powered & small portable external firewire HD's, etc.
Ultra quick shipping.