www.makemkv.com

Just picked one up.

Says "4K ULTRA HD" on the box. USB-C Connection

Includes:
ULTRA HD 4K EXTERNAL SLIMLINE BLU-RAY WRITER
USB-C TO USB-A CABLE (USB-A TO USB-C ADAPTER ALSO INCLUDED)
MANUAL ON CD
BD/DVD/CD BURNING SOFWARE CD (NERO)
QUICK INSTALL GUIDE
25GB VERBATIM BD-R

Amazon UK LINK Here:
Amazon UK - Verbatim 43888

Currently $99.88 US - Merchant = "the manufacturer"

The drive shipped via Australia Post Global on Sept 18 and arrived today Sept 24.

12.90 delivery to the US - I got it for $122.92 total after currency conversion, which includes 'Postage & Packing', and tax.

I haven't tried it yet, but here are some pics:

Box Pic 1
Box Pic 2
Box Pic 3
Box Pic 4
Box Pic 5
Box Pic 6
Box Pic 7
Inside Pic 1
Inside Pic 2

I haven't tested it out yet. I will post back when I have some results.

Everything seems to be working as expected. Ripped a 70.8 GB file in 1 hour and 16 minutes, Not sure how that translates to speed rating, but no issues so far, I'm happy.

I used a powered USB Hub for good measure. Not sure if it's necessary.

This one: AMAZON - Atolla 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub

If anyone needs specific info, just ask. I'll try and get what I am able. Thanks.

Jeff_WNY wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 25, 2024 1:47 am

Everything seems to be working as expected. Ripped a 70.8 GB file in 1 hour and 16 minutes, Not sure how that translates to speed rating, but no issues so far, I'm happy.

I used a powered USB Hub for good measure. Not sure if it's necessary.

This one: AMAZON - Atolla 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub

If anyone needs specific info, just ask. I'll try and get what I am able. Thanks.

Hi there, the Verbatim 4388 has been recommend to me on another forum. Can I just confirm with you it works with MakeMKV?

CJT80 wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 13, 2024 11:05 am

Hi there, the Verbatim 4388 has been recommend to me on another forum. Can I just confirm with you it works with MakeMKV?

It is LibreDrive-compatible straight out of the box, although I have discovered that any discatt.dat file created with one of these drives contains an incorrect Volume ID (VID). Personally, I've never had a problem using mine actually for ripping, but the drive is also considered to be "power hungry". So maybe connect it to a powered USB hub, and never allow it to run for political office?

MrPenguin wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 13, 2024 11:52 am

CJT80 wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 13, 2024 11:05 am

Hi there, the Verbatim 4388 has been recommend to me on another forum. Can I just confirm with you it works with MakeMKV?

It is LibreDrive-compatible straight out of the box, although I have discovered that any discatt.dat file created with one of these drives contains an incorrect Volume ID (VID). Personally, I've never had a problem using mine actually for ripping, but the drive is also considered to be "power hungry". So maybe connect it to a powered USB hub, and never allow it to run for political office?

thanks for the heads up. Would it run fine off a PC?

CJT80 wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 13, 2024 5:50 pm

MrPenguin wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 13, 2024 11:52 am

CJT80 wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 13, 2024 11:05 am

Hi there, the Verbatim 4388 has been recommend to me on another forum. Can I just confirm with you it works with MakeMKV?

It is LibreDrive-compatible straight out of the box, although I have discovered that any discatt.dat file created with one of these drives contains an incorrect Volume ID (VID). Personally, I've never had a problem using mine actually for ripping, but the drive is also considered to be "power hungry". So maybe connect it to a powered USB hub, and never allow it to run for political office?

thanks for the heads up. Would it run fine off a PC?

Please define / elaborate "off a PC".

Coopervid wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 13, 2024 6:04 pm

Please define / elaborate "off a PC".

I suspect he means "not using a powered USB hub", i.e. connecting the drive directly to one of the PC's USB ports.

The point is that you need to provide the drive with "enough" power .

MrPenguin wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 13, 2024 6:44 pm

Coopervid wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 13, 2024 6:04 pm

Please define / elaborate "off a PC".

I suspect he means "not using a powered USB hub", i.e. connecting the drive directly to one of the PC's USB ports.

The point is that you need to provide the drive with "enough" power .

Weird guess in my opinion. That's not "off a PC".

Coopervid wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:10 pm

MrPenguin wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 13, 2024 6:44 pm

Coopervid wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 13, 2024 6:04 pm

Please define / elaborate "off a PC".

I suspect he means "not using a powered USB hub", i.e. connecting the drive directly to one of the PC's USB ports.

The point is that you need to provide the drive with "enough" power .

Weird guess in my opinion. That's not "off a PC".

i think he does mean plugging it into a regular PC
i would say as long as its direct to the motherboard it "should" work but thats not always the case.
i dont recommend using front usb ports they unusually use cheap thin gauge wire that drops alot of voltage

MrPenguin wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 13, 2024 11:52 am

It is LibreDrive-compatible straight out of the box, although I have discovered that any discatt.dat file created with one of these drives contains an incorrect Volume ID (VID). Personally, I've never had a problem using mine actually for ripping, but the drive is also considered to be "power hungry". So maybe connect it to a powered USB hub, and never allow it to run for political office?

I know the practical difference is small but the VID is encrypted, not incorrect. The Verbatim 43888 is perfectly capable of retrieving both types of disc metadata values for all AACS 1.0 and AACS 2.x discs.

@Coopervid,

I meant from a PC/using a PC. Sorry

Out of curiosity if the drive is LibreDrive compatible out of the box https://www.scan.co.uk/products/verbat ... sb-c-black are offering it for £89.99

I may order it from them.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MTP9VKX? ... asin_title
from Amazon EU.
£91

Confirmed works and ripped 2x UHD discs I had which were very troublesome. My LG failed to rip these two.

daveyboyNo1 wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 19, 2024 10:33 am

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MTP9VKX? ... asin_title
from Amazon EU.
£91

Confirmed works and ripped 2x UHD discs I had which were very troublesome. My LG failed to rip these two.

I got mine from Scan UK for a bit less, but it failed to rip a BD of mine. Gonna try another few today. Annoyingly it comes supplied with a very short USB cable!

Good News so far. I ripped a UHD copy of Hocus Pocus.