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Best Blu-Ray drive

Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2022 2:20 am
by sundance2013
My several year old LG Blu-Ray drive won't read 4k UHD or 3D disks. What is a good drive to replace it with so I can rip the to MKV and upload to my movie server?

Re: Best Blu-Ray drive

Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2022 5:18 am
by Billycar11
see guide below i would recommend a BU40N or UHD pioneer on the list

Re: Best Blu-Ray drive

Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2022 5:25 am
by sundance2013
What is "Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one" this? OK so this is the firmware to flash the LG WH16NS60, LG BU40N drives back to V1?

Re: Best Blu-Ray drive

Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2022 5:59 am
by Billycar11
sundance2013 wrote:
Sat Nov 05, 2022 5:25 am
What is "Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one" this? OK so this is the firmware to flash the LG WH16NS60, LG BU40N drives back to V1?
yeah

Re: Best Blu-Ray drive

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 5:03 pm
by rocky01
What can anyone tell me about HP HDLS BU50N. It looks to be one that may be pre-flashed?

HP HDLS BU50N 6X UHD Blu-ray Burner BD-RE BDXL 100G 120GB BDRE Writer
Drive DMBU50N Condition: Brand New.
Model: BU50N
Manufacturer: HL/HP
Interface: SATA Tray
Loading Buffer: 8
MB Dimension: 128 (W) X127 (D) X 9.5 (H) mm 6 months warranty
Write Speed: BD-RE Single Layer 4X BD-RE Dual Layer 4X BD-R Single Layer 6X BD-R Dual Layer Dual Layer 2X 8x DVD+R, DVD-R 6x DVD-RW, DVD+RW 4x DVD-R, DVD+R DL (D9) 5x DVD-RAM 24x CD-R 16x
CD-RW Read Speed:
BD-ROM: 6X DVD-ROM/D 9: 8
X CD-R: 24X
CD-RW: 24X
CD-ROM: 24X
DVD-RAM: 5X Replace HL BU10N, BU20N, BU30N, BU40N, Compatible with many laptops that use 9.5 mm SATA Tray-Loading Optical drive

Re: Best Blu-Ray drive

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 10:44 pm
by Billycar11
rocky01 wrote:
Tue Nov 15, 2022 5:03 pm
What can anyone tell me about HP HDLS BU50N. It looks to be one that may be pre-flashed?

HP HDLS BU50N 6X UHD Blu-ray Burner BD-RE BDXL 100G 120GB BDRE Writer
Drive DMBU50N Condition: Brand New.
Model: BU50N
Manufacturer: HL/HP
Interface: SATA Tray
Loading Buffer: 8
MB Dimension: 128 (W) X127 (D) X 9.5 (H) mm 6 months warranty
Write Speed: BD-RE Single Layer 4X BD-RE Dual Layer 4X BD-R Single Layer 6X BD-R Dual Layer Dual Layer 2X 8x DVD+R, DVD-R 6x DVD-RW, DVD+RW 4x DVD-R, DVD+R DL (D9) 5x DVD-RAM 24x CD-R 16x
CD-RW Read Speed:
BD-ROM: 6X DVD-ROM/D 9: 8
X CD-R: 24X
CD-RW: 24X
CD-ROM: 24X
DVD-RAM: 5X Replace HL BU10N, BU20N, BU30N, BU40N, Compatible with many laptops that use 9.5 mm SATA Tray-Loading Optical drive
No it won't be preflashed
It will likely work but I would just go with the BU40N if you don't own it already if you own it just read the guide below and follow the BU40N steps or email me your makemkv drive info section for an automated flasher.