What is a superdrive? I can't burn my iDVD to a disc.

I created an iDVD but it says I can't burn it to a disc. I tried to burn it on iMovie but I couldn't because I don't have a superdrive. What is a superdrive? Is it something I have to buy? If so, where can I buy it?
-Maddie

In reply to Rollers,
Yep! As long as it is a Firewire drive you will have no issues. It was only the older versions of iDVD that would not work with external drives, however, as you said you have a new Macbook I'd assume that would include iLife05 or 06, both of which are compatible with external drives. The LaCie drive you mentioned is a good drive.
This is a deal on the LaCie burner you mentioned that comes with Toast Titanium 7. It's a great deal!
http://www.smalldog.com/product/38513

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