Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Discussion of LibreDrive mode, compatible drives and firmwares
Coopervid
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Coopervid »

Okona wrote:
Tue Sep 10, 2024 8:03 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Tue Sep 10, 2024 7:44 pm
Okona wrote:
Tue Sep 10, 2024 6:39 pm


Got it, however I cannot answer you via PM.
You need more posts. Only then you are allowed to PM.
I just wanted to answer you that I finally managed got the Drive you recommended.
Which drive did you get? I will follow up but right now I‘m on vacation. Expect some delay.
Okona
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Okona »

Coopervid wrote:
Tue Sep 10, 2024 8:17 pm
Which drive did you get? I will follow up but right now I‘m on vacation. Expect some delay.
I got the Vinpower Digital BDR-212V you recommended.

I wish you a happy vacation.
Coopervid
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Coopervid »

Okona wrote:
Wed Sep 11, 2024 2:26 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Tue Sep 10, 2024 8:17 pm
Which drive did you get? I will follow up but right now I‘m on vacation. Expect some delay.
I got the Vinpower Digital BDR-212V you recommended.

I wish you a happy vacation.
PM sent.
ElektroMorph
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by ElektroMorph »

Looking at buying that Vinpower Digital BDR-212V drive from Amazon, will I need to flash it or will it work without flashing
Billycar11
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Billycar11 »

ElektroMorph wrote:
Thu Sep 12, 2024 8:16 pm
Looking at buying that Vinpower Digital BDR-212V drive from Amazon, will I need to flash it or will it work without flashing
needs to be flashed for UHD
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chanceForn
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by chanceForn »

Hello,

Country of Residence: US
Preference: 5.25" drive internal

Looking for the current best drive for UHD and LibreDrive, and in general fullest functionality for MakeMKV.

Was originally considering https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-BDR-212V ... B08R89FN61 but concerned that it may have the encrypted firmware.

Thanks in advance!
Coopervid
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Coopervid »

chanceForn wrote:
Wed Sep 18, 2024 6:10 am
Hello,

Country of Residence: US
Preference: 5.25" drive internal

Looking for the current best drive for UHD and LibreDrive, and in general fullest functionality for MakeMKV.

Was originally considering https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-BDR-212V ... B08R89FN61 but concerned that it may have the encrypted firmware.

Thanks in advance!
Buy it. It can be flashed.
chanceForn
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by chanceForn »

Coopervid wrote:
Wed Sep 18, 2024 2:49 pm
chanceForn wrote:
Wed Sep 18, 2024 6:10 am
Hello,

Country of Residence: US
Preference: 5.25" drive internal

Looking for the current best drive for UHD and LibreDrive, and in general fullest functionality for MakeMKV.

Was originally considering https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-BDR-212V ... B08R89FN61 but concerned that it may have the encrypted firmware.

Thanks in advance!
Buy it. It can be flashed.
Thank you for the quick reply, I've bought it!
Coopervid
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Coopervid »

chanceForn wrote:
Wed Sep 18, 2024 3:32 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Wed Sep 18, 2024 2:49 pm
chanceForn wrote:
Wed Sep 18, 2024 6:10 am
Hello,

Country of Residence: US
Preference: 5.25" drive internal

Looking for the current best drive for UHD and LibreDrive, and in general fullest functionality for MakeMKV.

Was originally considering https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-BDR-212V ... B08R89FN61 but concerned that it may have the encrypted firmware.

Thanks in advance!
Buy it. It can be flashed.
Thank you for the quick reply, I've bought it!
Read your PM.
chanceForn
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by chanceForn »

Coopervid wrote:
Wed Sep 18, 2024 4:50 pm
chanceForn wrote:
Wed Sep 18, 2024 3:32 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Wed Sep 18, 2024 2:49 pm

Buy it. It can be flashed.
Thank you for the quick reply, I've bought it!
Read your PM.
Thank you!

EDIT: I'm not fan of Amazon, but I bought this morning and this afternoon they delivered it. Worked perfect!

As Stock:

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Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: -snip-
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 38

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06
and after flash:

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S12U
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: -snip-
Firmware date: 2022-03-07
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 38

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F01
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID43
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Thank you @Coopervid!
bootcheck
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by bootcheck »

Could you please recommend drive?
Media: Bluray, UHD 4K
Format: 5.25" internal bay
Country: Poland

Thanks!
Coopervid
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Coopervid »

bootcheck wrote:
Thu Sep 19, 2024 12:19 pm
Could you please recommend drive?
Media: Bluray, UHD 4K
Format: 5.25" internal bay
Country: Poland

Thanks!
Try to get the Vinpower 212V. Maybe from Amazon.de. I didn‘t find it in Poland.
bootcheck
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by bootcheck »

Coopervid wrote:
Thu Sep 19, 2024 4:47 pm
bootcheck wrote:
Thu Sep 19, 2024 12:19 pm
Could you please recommend drive?
Media: Bluray, UHD 4K
Format: 5.25" internal bay
Country: Poland

Thanks!
Try to get the Vinpower 212V. Maybe from Amazon.de. I didn‘t find it in Poland.
Found it on AMZN.de, but they won't ship to PL.
Any alternatives?
Would it handle UHD?
newmkmkv
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by newmkmkv »

Hi,
I'd also like to have a recommendation. Internal or external does not matter.
It should work with Blu-Ray, UHD, DVD but also do good audio rips with EAC or dbPowerAMP etc.
Country: Germany
Also any pointer to what I need to do wrt firmware for the recommended drive would be appreciated!
thanks!
Coopervid
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Coopervid »

newmkmkv wrote:
Thu Sep 19, 2024 6:20 pm
Hi,
I'd also like to have a recommendation. Internal or external does not matter.
It should work with Blu-Ray, UHD, DVD but also do good audio rips with EAC or dbPowerAMP etc.
Country: Germany
Also any pointer to what I need to do wrt firmware for the recommended drive would be appreciated!
thanks!
Internal: Vinpower 212V

External: Verbatim 43888
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