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by mlynn
Wed Mar 23, 2022 10:56 pm
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: Need advice on new drive
Replies: 8
Views: 5958

Re: Need advice on new drive

Thanks. Ok, so I've read that thread, and from what I see, the layer break problem is mainly (only) with burning a large file that crosses over both layers right? And the LG (ASUS) drives are poor at that. So I would still be better off with the Pioneer even if I'm only backing up data files? Have I...
by mlynn
Tue Mar 22, 2022 7:02 am
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: Need advice on new drive
Replies: 8
Views: 5958

Re: Need advice on new drive

Thanks for the replies, it's useful. As data backups are more important to me, including potentially 50GB discs, I think I might just keep the Pioneer. I don't want to risk burning loads of coasters on DL discs, and don't really fancy the potential hassles the LG and ASUS might cause; if I've got it...
by mlynn
Mon Mar 21, 2022 3:27 am
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: Need advice on new drive
Replies: 8
Views: 5958

Re: Need advice on new drive

Thanks. Is there any disadvantage to flashing the ASUS with BH16NS60, would it disable anything and would it still have the layer break problems you mentioned? And out of curiosity, is there any advantage to a "UHD friendly" drive over an actual official one other than maybe price? I've re...
by mlynn
Sun Mar 20, 2022 6:57 am
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: Need advice on new drive
Replies: 8
Views: 5958

Need advice on new drive

Hi, I'm new here and I've just bought a Pioneer BDR-212EBK for £61. It's capable of BDXL but obviously not 4k and I bought it without realising that 4k required a different drive, I know I should have researched more and I rushed it a bit. Anyway, I can still send it back as I've only had it 3 days ...