External CD Drive for MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro users who want to use an external CD drive have a few different options to choose from. One option is to purchase a USB-based CD drive, which can be used with any Mac computer. Another option is to purchase a Thunderbolt-based CD drive, which can be used only with Mac computers that have a Thunderbolt port.

USB-based CD drives connect to a Mac computer via a USB port. They are the most affordable option, and are available in both external and internal models. External USB-based CD drives typically connect to the computer …