Are Mac laptops with CD/DVD drives still on the market?

Specifically, I was wondering if these older models are available through the Apple Store, and if not, where I might purchase one?...alternatively, is it possible to get an external CD/DVD drive to go with any Mac laptop?...I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada...

just get an external
Apple Superdrive
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD564ZM/A/apple-usb-superdrive
This one is only $35, I have it and its well made, and works on Mac
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-Portable-External-GP60NB50/dp/B00C2AMK2M/re f=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1385882859&sr=8-1&keywords=lg+external+usb+dvd+drive

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