How do I use a disc drive?

Is there a disc drice in the IMac or can you purchase a add on?

iMac doesn't come with a built in super drive.
You can buy external drives like Apple SuperDrive or other third party drives.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD564ZM/A/apple-usb-superdrive
Best.

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