WHEN ??? Mac Pro, December is almost over

When, really !!!! if you can't make just say it

why would that be.  Mac Mini doesnt come with either as well.
There is a neat Bluray player being marketed for the new Mac Pro however that looks interesting ( I have no connection to them)
http://www.tekrevue.com/2013/07/16/fastmac-announces-external-optical-drive-perf ect-for-the-new-mac-pro/
http://numac.co/
Only $149
stand alone unit will work with any modern Mac, even a Macbook Air:

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