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Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:38 am
by kamineko
As the title says. I bought a BP55EB40 and successfully flashed it to LibreDrive. However, I am unhappy with the flimsiness of it. Can't imagine it to work for a long time.
What is the forum recommendation for the most reliable (reads even slightly damaged discs), most formats-reading (including UHD) player for 2024? Can also be recommendation for used ones to get unlocked firmware versions.
Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 10:05 am
by Coopervid
Please let us know your country of residence to give the best advice for a Pioneer. And also if you prefer a slim or 5,25" drive.
Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:55 am
by kamineko
Country of residence: Germany.
As I wrote, I actually bought a slim drive, but don't think much of the build quality. In the distant past, I had to walk over to a computer with an internal 5 1/4" drive to read optical discs which the slim externals refused to read. If this is not the case anymore, I am happy with a small slim drive.
So it has to be either a robust slim drive or a 5 1/4" drive, for which I have leftover enclosures.
Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 12:54 pm
by Coopervid
kamineko wrote: ↑Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:55 am
Country of residence: Germany.
As I wrote, I actually bought a slim drive, but don't think much of the build quality. In the distant past, I had to walk over to a computer with an internal 5 1/4" drive to read optical discs which the slim externals refused to read. If this is not the case anymore, I am happy with a small slim drive.
So it has to be either a robust slim drive or a 5 1/4" drive, for which I have leftover enclosures.
See PM
Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 10:52 am
by kibu2
I have the same interest as OP and am also located in Germany; would you be so kind to send / forward me that PM as well, please?
Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2024 5:01 pm
by Coopervid
kibu2 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 31, 2023 10:52 am
I have the same interest as OP and am also located in Germany; would you be so kind to send / forward me that PM as well, please?
PM sent
Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:35 pm
by dragmore88
same questions here, tho for norway = 5,25 size SATA
Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:01 pm
by Coopervid
PM sent.
Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:36 pm
by eddysh001
Can someone please help me with the drive recommendation too?
I am in US
Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?
Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:18 pm
by FaustVonBurg
Likewise, I am looking to purchase a compatible drive, external, preferably slim. I gave my old system away which had two drives for UHD ripping in them. I have not been ripping for a few years and so I am lost as to how to best proceed. I'm in UK.
Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?
Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:45 pm
by Coopervid
Check your PMs.
Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?
Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 6:04 pm
by PM2010
Country of residence: Germany
Drive size: 5 1/4" SATA
Please send me the info via a PM as well.
Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?
Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 7:48 pm
by Coopervid
PM2010 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 06, 2024 6:04 pm
Country of residence: Germany
Drive size: 5 1/4" SATA
Please send me the info via a PM as well.
PM sent.
Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2024 12:45 am
by PM2010
Thanks for the PM.
Two questions:
- I'm just interested in processing standard Blu-ray and DVD discs, but not UHD - do I still need to modify the drive?
- Is the recommend drive suitable for EAC as well?
Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2024 10:09 am
by Coopervid
PM2010 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 07, 2024 12:45 am
Thanks for the PM.
Two questions:
- I'm just interested in processing standard Blu-ray and DVD discs, but not UHD - do I still need to modify the drive?
- Is the recommend drive suitable for EAC as well?
It works for DVD and BD right away and also for EAC.