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External DVD with ipad

Can I use an external DVD player with my iPad?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 14

Posted on Aug 11, 2021 1:24 PM

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Posted on Aug 11, 2021 6:46 PM

Absolutely NOT.

iPads do not have power supplies that are powerful enough to power optical laser drives, like CD/DVD/Blu-ray drives.

Also, no iOS/iPadOS software drivers to be able to run such drives.


Sorry.

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External DVD with ipad

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