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

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

Post by avaio »

Coopervid wrote:
Tue Jul 02, 2024 10:16 pm
avaio wrote:
Tue Jul 02, 2024 7:27 pm
Can I get a recommendation for Ireland, please?
5,25 or slim external? Check with asmcom if you want a ready-to-work drive.
Preferably external drive and ideally in EU. Since Brexit there is extra tax for shipping from UK (where I believe asmcom ships from :) to Ireland. Thanks a lot!
Okona
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Okona »

Coopervid wrote:
Tue Jul 02, 2024 10:14 pm

You need to have access to a Windows PC to make it work.
You mean for the flashing? That can be arranged.
Coopervid
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Coopervid »

Okona wrote:
Wed Jul 03, 2024 7:37 am
Coopervid wrote:
Tue Jul 02, 2024 10:14 pm

You need to have access to a Windows PC to make it work.
You mean for the flashing? That can be arranged.
PM sent.
Coopervid
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Coopervid »

avaio wrote:
Wed Jul 03, 2024 7:19 am
Coopervid wrote:
Tue Jul 02, 2024 10:16 pm
avaio wrote:
Tue Jul 02, 2024 7:27 pm
Can I get a recommendation for Ireland, please?
5,25 or slim external? Check with asmcom if you want a ready-to-work drive.
Preferably external drive and ideally in EU. Since Brexit there is extra tax for shipping from UK (where I believe asmcom ships from :) to Ireland. Thanks a lot!
Buy a Verbatim 43888 if available in Ireland. The only drawback is that it is power hungry and doesn't work on all USB3 ports. Otherwise get one from Asmcom. He is located in Northern Ireland and so no duty applies to shipments to you or in the whole EU.
Goddy294
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Goddy294 »

Awesome work here.

I need two recommendations for Germany/Europe:

1) external slimline BluRay burner USB-C (ideally supporting the burning of M-Discs)
2) 5,25 internal BluRay burner SATA

Thx a lot.
Coopervid
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Coopervid »

Goddy294 wrote:
Fri Jul 05, 2024 7:25 am
Awesome work here.

I need two recommendations for Germany/Europe:

1) external slimline BluRay burner USB-C (ideally supporting the burning of M-Discs)
2) 5,25 internal BluRay burner SATA

Thx a lot.
PM sent.
Justus
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Justus »

Hello everyone,

I'm looking for a recommendation for a drive. Unfortunately, the WH14NS40 and WH16NS40 models are currently unavailable in my region (EU/Germany). Can anyone suggest an alternative?

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

Post by Headbanger »

My Pioneer drive arrived from Amazon last night. I’ll be installing it my PC later today.

HB
Headbanger
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Headbanger »

Just installed and flashed the new Pioneer drive and I’m up and running again after my old ASUS drive had failed.

@Coopervid - thank you again.

HB
Grunthos
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Grunthos »

Like many others I am looking for a reliable UHD drive for use with LibreDrive. Australia-based; happy to order from most places.
Coopervid
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Coopervid »

dos0711 wrote:
Sat Jun 29, 2024 2:24 pm
Could I get a recommendation for USA? Internal and normal size.
PM deleted since not read within a week.
thesexychicken
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by thesexychicken »

I'm in USA would love an option or 2, would like to run with mbp externally usb c preferrably. thanks!
Greg74378
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Greg74378 »

Looking for a reliable UHD drive (5.25" windows) for use with LibreDrive to backup my Bluray Ultra HDs. Situated in Canada - can order from most places. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Quester
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Quester »

Hello,

I also need some recommendations for Europe/Germany.

I already have some LG 5 1/4" SATA Drives I flashed to Libres some years ago and find it a good idea to update my stock :-)

Intention: ripping HD & UHD BD.

Thanks für suggestions.
Trixter
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Trixter »

I currently am on my second ASUS BW-16D1HT, and it's starting to break down in the same way the first one did: After about 80-100 rips, it is doing excessive seeking, drive spinup/down, etc. so I guess I've "used it up" just like the first one. (The previous one died so hard it took a disc with it, gouging grooves into the disc and ruining it.)

I want a reliable internal SATA drive for BD and UHD rips. Ripping speed is not my primary concern; reliability is. Based on reading this thread, Pioneer is the best for this? I'm in the USA, is there a recommended model as of this posting (July 2024) I should get?
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