How do i connect an external DVD writer to my macair book ?

The wonderful present i received recently, namely my new Mac Air book has one major downfall, I love using I Movie to make movies, but how do i burn a DVD, i have purchased an external DVD writer, but I am pulling my hair out trying to get it to work, any ideas ???

Before buying any external DVD player/writer, you should make sure it is compatible with a Mac. If it is, it should be plug and go. If you are not willing to research, (like me), then just buy the $79.00 external Superdrive that Apple sells.
The difference between the least expensive usable unit an the Apple Superdrive is like $30.00. Not a big difference, IMO.

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