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This with amazon prime ie free shipping and free returns. Can also be purchased by non prime https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-BDR-212V-Internal-Software-Mounting/dp/B09L5MWVMV/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=18VIHCP42MIGZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RA7sOqc6ypSR_ecwXnccYoy2BAdaBFWUsaOddd8NFoyWnVakXsyNEJPqfTOIX3DW0oCBEQ...

Coopervid wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 16, 2025 8:48 pm

Yes. Production has stopped. You will not be able to buy a Pioneer drive in the future.

Do the Vinpower drives have any special branding or labels? I see there is one on Amazon that is listed under the Vinpower store but is sold by a 3rd party and looks like a normal Pioneer drive.

Coopervid wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 16, 2025 8:38 pm

You can maybe still find a Vinpower 212V on Newegg or Amazon. It needs to be flashed. Post when you have it.

Is that still the best option even if I'm not concerned with UHD compatibility right now? Supposedly all Pioneer drives will be compatible in the future.

Coopervid wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 16, 2025 8:14 pm

Most are now hard to get. Depends on your region. Production has stopped. Seller Asmcom is on vacation and he has the largest stock that will be soon gone. So tell me your country of residence.

USA

You've got to hurry. Yes. They are better readers and writers. And ASUS / LG's tend to die early. So what Pioneer drive would you recommend of the ones that are still available? I'm not concerned about UHD compatibility right now since apparently all Pioneer drives should work in the future. An ext...

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Alright, thanks.

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I see, thank you. Does this libredrive mode mean that even if they update the encryption of the bluray discs in the future, makemkv will always be able to rip them? sure you can rip them but you cant play it back then if it cant be decrypted Then how are media players like mpv able to playback 4k r...

I see, thank you. Does this libredrive mode mean that even if they update the encryption of the bluray discs in the future, makemkv will always be able to rip them?

Makemkv seems to be particularly sensitive to discs that may not be in the best shape but that would still playback in a normal bluray player. Does libredrive help with the ripping process at all or is it only to bypass the encryption?

But doesn't this thread specifically say not to update the firmware? If it doesn't increase compatibility then I don't think it's worth it. At this point I'll only use it for ripping UHD and my other one for regular blurays. If I upgrade the firmware I'll never be able to get back to 3.00 because m...

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