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This dongle won't provide enough power for the drive on a modern MBP: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MW5L3AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter https://www.apple.com/s

This dongle won't provide enough power for the drive on a modern MBP: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MW5L3AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MW5L3AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-ad... This dongle will provide enough power: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MW5M3AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MW5M3AM/A/usb-c-digital-a... $70 is a lot for a dongle, but a lot cheaper than a whole new computer.

jasomill 2y ago
But not a lot cheaper than a USB BD-R drive without captive cable that doesn't require either dongle.
- Kon-Peki 2y ago
  Yes, very true. Although if you go this route you’d better look at the specs closely. Amazon is filled with drives that run USB 2.0 speeds over a USB-C cable.