4K/UHD ASUS slim-line USB w/LG drives for sale, new, pre-flashed & tested!

[nicholfd]

Hello,

[2026-03-29 Update] - I have drives available, on-hand & normally ship by next business day.

I'll periodically update this first post when stock is low, or I have additional drives coming.

I have ASUS USB slim drives on-hand. All have been opened, connected to a Mac & had the drive and firmware verified with MakeMKV. They have a LG drive with firmware that I have flashed to be 4K/UHD compatible, for backing up 4K/UHD discs.

These include a "Y" USB-A cable to make sure they have the required power for 4K/UHD operation.

Drive details from MakeMKV:
LibreDrive Information
Drive platform: MT1959

I'm selling the drives for $245 USD, already flashed, new in box (only opened to verify drive Mfg/Model/flash Firmware).

These drives come with a disc of software that you *SHOULD NOT* use. Some software may offer/attempt to "update" a drive. If that software is installed/run, it may make the drive unusable with MakeMKV. I only include the discs, because they come in the box with the new drive.

Any questions, feel free to send me a PM, e-mail or post in this thread.

Thanks,
Frank

[BrianInSC]

I want to share my experience with Frank. The transaction was flawless and Frank was great in answering some questions I had before purchasing. The drive arrived a few hours ago and I'm already watching an uncompressed 4k movie through Plex on a tv in my house. The picture is unreal. If you're on the fence and new to this, and like me and had this hobby on your side-quest list forever, grab a drive from Frank. While you're waiting, download any software you'll need and it's incredibly easy.

Many thanks, Frank.

Brian

[Battlecat167#]

Ok, do you sell drives that are known to be compatible with Mac Mini? If so, I'm interested if it is flashed and ready to go out the box. Thanks.

[nicholfd]

Ok, do you sell drives that are known to be compatible with Mac Mini? If so, I'm interested if it is flashed and ready to go out the box. Thanks.

All optical/USB drives are compatible with Mac minis (all Apple computers). Thunderbolt is USB-C compatible. Worst case you *may* need a different USB cable or USB-A -> USB-C adapter.

I'm actually a Mac user & use a Mac to flash/test the drives I sell. If Billycar11 doesn't have something for you (I'm not sure about his inventory), send me an e-mail to the e-mail address in my signature & we can discuss a recommendation and any cables/adapters you may need.

Thanks,
Frank

[nicholfd]

Inventory updated in first post - drives available, on-hand & normally ship by next business day.

Thanks,
Frank

[Brenner53]

I just purchased an Asus BW-16D1X-U w/LG 5 1/4" drive from Frank last week. Works great using 4k HD movies. Shipped really fast. Was a pleasure doing business with.

Richard

[sliverq0]

I am interested in the 5 1/4 drives. Are any available still?

[nicholfd]

I am interested in the 5 1/4 drives. Are any available still?

Yes - I still have drives available. 1st post of each of my "For sale" threads is kept up to date.

E-mail me at the e-mail address in my signature.

Thanks,
Frank

[digitalundertaker]

I got the ASUS USB slim-line w/LG drive, pre-flashed for 4K/UHD from nicholfd, super fast shipping, product working perfectly. drive was faster than expected. Ripped Interstellar in about 45min.