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by steve4424
Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:53 pm
Forum: MakeMKV for Mac OS X
Topic: OWC Blu-ray drive?
Replies: 18
Views: 35246

Re: OWC Blu-ray drive?

Mike, thanks. What I've read here is that if it works, don't mess with the firmware. I take it that that's good advice :D

I've read the posts about LibreDrive. How important is it to have that?
by steve4424
Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:48 pm
Forum: MakeMKV for Mac OS X
Topic: OWC Blu-ray drive?
Replies: 18
Views: 35246

OWC Blu-ray drive?

Hi all Considering the purchase of an OWC Mercury Pro external Blu-Ray drive for my iMac. This uses their 5.25" external case with USB 3.0 connection and a separate power supply; the supplied drive is an LG WH14NS40. A slightly more expensive bundle uses the WH16NS40. From what I read in the fo...
by steve4424
Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:09 am
Forum: Blu-ray discs
Topic: If you're experiencing rip errors, please read here first!
Replies: 246
Views: 1349516

Re: If you're experiencing rip errors, please read here first!

Woodstock, thanks for that, I'll remember that on new discs. The Blu-ray discs I have are a bit older and have been out of their packaging. As mentioned, I did do cleaning. Isopropyl alcohol saved a couple so I'm sure that's an issue. But some still don't fly even after a good clean. For me I think ...
by steve4424
Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:32 am
Forum: Blu-ray discs
Topic: If you're experiencing rip errors, please read here first!
Replies: 246
Views: 1349516

Re: If you're experiencing rip errors, please read here first!

In my evaluation period for MakeMKV now for a few days and working to archive a set of Blu-Ray and DVD discs. I like the program, very handy but am having the following issue. I have an iMac, Catalina 10.15.6, USB 3.0 with type A connectors, latest version of MakeMKV, and an external Blu-Ray drive, ...