Yes, Pioneer drives are far superior readers/writers. Your best bet to get one with compatible firmware is to get one from a seller on this forum.Trixter wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2024 11:53 pmI currently am on my second ASUS BW-16D1HT, and it's starting to break down in the same way the first one did: After about 80-100 rips, it is doing excessive seeking, drive spinup/down, etc. so I guess I've "used it up" just like the first one. (The previous one died so hard it took a disc with it, gouging grooves into the disc and ruining it.)
I want a reliable internal SATA drive for BD and UHD rips. Ripping speed is not my primary concern; reliability is. Based on reading this thread, Pioneer is the best for this? I'm in the USA, is there a recommended model as of this posting (July 2024) I should get?
Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?
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Cheers
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?
I hope I'm not too late.
I'm looking for a purchase recommendation for an internal 5.25" UHD drive.
I'm grateful for any tips.
I'm looking for a purchase recommendation for an internal 5.25" UHD drive.
I'm grateful for any tips.
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i have the pioneers with right FW if you want them see below
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
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UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
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Thanks for the offer.Billycar11 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2024 10:05 ami have the pioneers with right FW if you want them see below
You ship for the USA, right?
I live in Germany and need a store in Germany or Europe.
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I occasionally ship to Germany. Check my signature.Octopi wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2024 3:21 pmThanks for the offer.Billycar11 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2024 10:05 ami have the pioneers with right FW if you want them see below
You ship for the USA, right?
I live in Germany and need a store in Germany or Europe.
Cheers
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?
Unfortunately, the shipping costs to Europe are very expensive.
Is it no longer possible to buy a Pioneer drive in Europe and flash it yourself?
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it was never possible to flash a pioneer yourself it was buying it with the pre 12/22 fw or getting the fw professionally flashed
the 212v still seem to come with old fw but who know for how long
but you will need to email me to have it flashed see below for details
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
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Same question 5.25” in the UK
Have followed instructions
Have followed instructions
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I'm also located in Germany and looking for a Pioneer Drive. I'm interested in what is offered.
Best regards
Best regards
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Can you send me contact instructions. Unfortunately I‘m not able to send PMs. Email would be ok for me. Thank you in advance
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Have bought a recommended pioneer drive, thanks coopervid.
Do I need to do more? Firmware is 1.02
Do I need to do more? Firmware is 1.02