Looking for an external blu ray drive

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Timberflake1983
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Looking for an external blu ray drive

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Hi guys,

I'm looking to replace my old Corsair 200r case and am looking at something without a 5.25" drive as my need for a blu ray drive is decreasing, but I'd still like to have the option.

Can anyone recommend an external blu ray reader for use with MakeMKV? Ideally is would be usb powered.
Billycar11
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Re: Looking for an external blu ray drive

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BU40N USB
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Timberflake1983
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Re: Looking for an external blu ray drive

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Billycar11 wrote:
Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:25 am
BU40N USB
Thanks for that.....bought it and it doesn't work......shows up on the computer fine, but it MakeMKV it just says "The program can't find any usable optical drives."......waste of £85
Billycar11
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Re: Looking for an external blu ray drive

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Timberflake1983 wrote:
Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:04 am
Billycar11 wrote:
Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:25 am
BU40N USB
Thanks for that.....bought it and it doesn't work......shows up on the computer fine, but it MakeMKV it just says "The program can't find any usable optical drives."......waste of £85
Run as admin add to defender ransomware white list.
Many things can cause this take some time to figure it out and it will be $85 well spent
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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Timberflake1983
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Re: Looking for an external blu ray drive

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I think I may have jumped the gun....my enclosure arrived and it seems to now be working, although I've only got one disc to hand (Seven Worlds One Planet).

It's on firmware v1.04, is this ok or will it need flashing? And if so how do I do that?
Billycar11
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Re: Looking for an external blu ray drive

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Timberflake1983 wrote:
Wed Feb 03, 2021 5:02 pm
I think I may have jumped the gun....my enclosure arrived and it seems to now be working, although I've only got one disc to hand (Seven Worlds One Planet).

It's on firmware v1.04, is this ok or will it need flashing? And if so how do I do that?
It will need to be flash for uhd read my guide or email me for an automated self flash kit.
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
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