www.makemkv.com

I don’t use windows. Wonder if these drives will work with MacBook Pro 2017 models and newer ? Also, what software besides makemkv would I need to watch the disks on the computer?

I use a MacBook Pro 2018 and MakeMKV with a pre-flashed Pioneer BDR-S13J/U-X optical drive inside of a Vantec DX2 enclosure. It works flawlessly provided the disc is flawless.

@mkvmaker
What do you use to watch the movies?

I do not view films or television programmes on Mac OS. I have got my Plex server on MacBook Pro and the Plex client on Apple TV 4k. I have got Infuse on iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Apple TV 4K via lifetime subscription [one applies to all platforms] but I use Infuse [or Plex sometimes] on Apple TV 4K. Every disc I back up comes from MakeMKV and Infuse handles the Matroska container with all streams without transcoding or remultiplexing. At its discretion Plex with transcode or remultiplex.

Thank you, Billy!

BDR-S13U-X Optical drive works great viewing and pulling files from all types of disc. I had forgotten how loud these drives can get during operation so I'm glad I went with the 'premium' 'quieter' option. Drive looks great in the Vantec NexStar DX2 enclosure. MakeMKV is a godsend, take my money. I'm happy I went with the suggestions and info on this forum.

psycoperl wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 04, 2023 6:30 pm

I don’t use windows. Wonder if these drives will work with MacBook Pro 2017 models and newer ? Also, what software besides makemkv would I need to watch the disks on the computer?

Yes they work on Mac
You can use vlc to watch the discs

The drive I ordered from Billycar11 arrived within a few days of sending payment. I've backed up 5 discs so far without issue. Thanks Billy!

Billycar11 wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:50 am

titaniumwombat wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 26, 2023 5:35 pm

Looking at purchasing a Pioneer 212 or the LG BP50 drive for remote flashing. Is there anything that would hinder the remote flashing service from working?

for the pioneer if the fw is to new it cant be flashed
the lg should be no problem long as you have windows and makemkv

No issues with Linux (Debian) either. One command line and few seconds later boom it was done.

Thank you Billy! The drive was shipped promptly after the payment had processed and it arrived quickly. Tested it with a 4K Blu-Ray of Everything Everywhere All at Once and it works perfectly!

Thank you for the flashed Pioneer drive Billycar11, it is copying my 4K collection perfectly. I appreciate you communicating and shipping so quickly after I paid, and the shipping speed to CA was really fast, so thanks for that as well.

Jumping on here to give a big thumbs up to Billy. I purchased a Pre-Flashed Pioneer BDR-S13UBK 5.25 SATA from him last month and have been very happy with the unit since receiving it. He was very responsive and got the unit out to me quickly. Great seller that I would purchase from again!

I purchased a Pioneer BDR-S13UBK model from Billy for 4K ripping and couldn't be happier! The drive is working flawlessly and exactly as expected. Billy is very professional, prompt and courteous with the service he provides, making the whole transaction and experience ideal. I will gladly do business with Billy again and highly recommend the drives he offers and his services to anyone interested! Great job, Billy, and thank you again for everything!

Purchased a drive from Billy. Billy is prompt in sending it out once purchased and it arrived within a couple of days. Tested it out and it works flawlessly. Thank you Billy

I purchased a pioneer bdr212 from Billy. Had it at my door within just a couple days. Installed and works great for ripping 4K discs. Thanks!

Finally tested my Pioneer BDR-212 that I bought from Billy last week. It worked beautifully. Shoutout to Billy for his services