MCE Internal 22x DVD-/+R/RW Upgrade for Power Mac G4/G5 and 2006/2008 Mac Pro
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This drive is a great way to breathe life into an older G4 Power Mac, G4 iMac or even a G5 PowerMac. It is completely compatible with the Apple 'i" applications and is relatively easy to install.
I installed it in my G4/500 Power Mac and for the first time ever I made DVDs using iDVD. I burned playlists from my iTunes library and I backed up my entire photo library right out of iPhoto. It was the best money I've spent in quite a while.
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The new MCE DVD±R/RW "SuperDrive" upgrades for the Power Mac G4 and Power Mac G5 allows Mac users to author professional-quality DVDs as well as create, store, and share their collections of videos, music and photography.
Plus, the fast, highly reliable drives are compatible with most computer and set-top DVD video players and other DVD burners so video and data DVDs created using these drives can be shared with business associates, friends, and family.
Install it yourself or have the MCE DVD±R/RW "SuperDrive" upgrade professionally installed into your Power Mac G4 or G5, and you'll be able to easily record up to 4.7GB of data, video or audio onto recordable DVD discs right from your Power Mac G4 or G5 tower.
The MCE 20X DVD±R/RW internal SuperDrive upgrade for Mac Pro and Power Mac writes at up to 20X speed (24.75MB/sec) to specific 16X rated 4.7GB DVD-R and DVD+R media, at up to 10X speed (13.75MB/sec) to DVD+R (DL) Double Layer media and DVD-R (DL) Dual Layer media, and at up to 6X and 8X to 4.7GB DVD-RW and DVD+RW, respectively.
In addition, it writes to standard 650MB (74 minute) and 700MB (80 minute) CD-R media at up to up to 40X speed, writes to standard CD-RW media at up to 32X speed, reads DVD-RAM discs at up to 5X speeds, reads DVD-ROM discs at up to up to 16X speed, and reads standard CD-R and CD-ROM discs at up to 40X speed.
The MCE 20X DVD±R/RW + DL internal SuperDrive requires a Mac Pro or Power Mac (G3, G4 or G5) running Mac OS X and is compatible with iTunes and Finder Burning. It is also compatible with iDVD and DVD Studio Pro on systems running Mac OS 10.2 or later.
Features
- All-in-one DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW recorder designed to offer the widest possible playback compatibility.
- Record to DVD media at up to 20x speed and to CD media at up to 32x speed.
- Write movies, music and data to 4.7GB DVD media
- Tray-loading mechanism installs in 5.25" drive bay
- 2MB cache buffer
- Buffer underrun protection
- Bootable
- Compatible with DVD Studio Pro, iDVD, iTunes, Finder Burning, and Apple DVD Player
Why buying from PowerMax is risk-free
If there's one thing you should know - it's PowerMax wants you to be 100% satisfied with your product. Because we sell so many different products from a variety of sources, our return policies are specific to the kind of product you ordered. Take a look:
| Product Type | Return Window | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Third Party Products | 30 Day Full Refund | You can return your item for a full refund within 30 days of purchase with the exception of Apple BTO products, opened memory or opened software. Returns on all new 3rd party products must be in complete, undamaged and unmarked condition. |
| New or Factory Refurbished Apple Products | 10 Business Days | If you are not satisfied with your purchase, contact your PowerMax customer service representative within 10 business days of the receipt of the product. Provided you return an item unopened in the original box, we will exchange it or offer you a refund based on your original method of payment. A 10% open box fee will be assessed in any opened hardware or accessory. |
| Pre-Owned Macs | 90 Day Full Refund & DOA Protection | In addition to a 90-day warranty, we will guarantee any pre-owned Mac to be in good operating condition upon its arrival or we'll pick it up and send you a new one if returned within 72 hours of receipt. |
For full details please take a look at our Returns & Errors page.
We warranty our work
In addition to the below warranties on Apple products, we're happy to facilitate communication with manufacturers of non-Apple products at any time (some of them are notoriously hard to communicate with) and do everything we can to make sure manufacturers honor that commitment.
| 1 Year AppleCare | 3 Year AppleCare Available? | 90 Day PowerMax Warranty | 6 Month Powermax Warranty Available? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Apple Computers | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Apple Refurbished | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| PowerMax Pre-Owned |
Nope | Nope | Yes | Yes* |
For more info please check out our warranty page.
Pricing Protection
We've all been there: you pick up the latest gadget only to see it advertised by that same retailer one week later at a 25% discount. Well, with PowerMax you don't have to worry about feeling duped.
If you see a reduced price on an item you've purchased within the last 10 days just let us know and refund or credit the difference back to you.
For full details please take a look at our Returns & Errors page.
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MCE Internal 22x DVD-/+R/RW Upgrade for Power Mac G4/G5 and 2006/2008 Mac Pro
$38.88
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I received the display and the last tablet today, thank you. Your service has been great; I appreciate you taking an interest in my new business, and will certainly have more purchase orders for you in the future.
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BIG kudos to your company for shipping to APOs. I love Apple and all their products, but their lack of support to Service Members deployed and stationed overseas has been a sore point with me for a long time!!! It is refreshing to find a company that understands that Soldiers in Iraq (and Afghanistan, and Germany, and Japan, etc.) deserve easy access to Macs as well as anyone else.
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I'm VERY happy with the iMac I purchased from you, and I would definitely say this is the best support I've had. I also want to thank you for PowerMax's support of the military by shipping Apple products to APO addresses. Thanks again, and I look forward to getting another Mac from you soon!
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Thanks for getting my iMac trade processed so quickly and for shipping out the new MBP much faster than I expected. I was a bit apprehensive about doing a trade-in, but you exceeded my expectations by a mile.
Great job!
Thanks for all the information, it is a great help. I will let you know how it all comes out - and may have to ask you for some more help. I appreciate your consideration - actually this is the way I have been treated by everyone I have worked with at PowerMax. I wouldn't buy a Mac anyplace else. This is my second one from PowerMax.
Take care,
You can read these and more on our testimonials page.
Your old Apple gear has value with our trade-in programs
Your electronics always have value with our trade-in programs! We are one of the only places to trade-in your old Mac or iPod. Save on your new stuff by trading in those old electronics.

Mac & iPod Trade-In Program
All Mac trade-ins are handled directly through PowerMax.com. Fill out our online trade-in form and we will issue a quote for the trade-in value of your Mac (typically within 24-48 hours).
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MCE Internal 22x DVD-/+R/RW Upgrade for Power Mac G4/G5 and 2006/2008 Mac Pro
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