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

Discussion of LibreDrive mode, compatible drives and firmwares
sn8rlax
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

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Coopervid wrote:
Wed Jul 17, 2024 6:28 pm
sn8rlax wrote:
Wed Jul 17, 2024 5:12 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Tue Jul 16, 2024 6:24 pm

PM sent.
Can you send me contact instructions. Unfortunately I‘m not able to send PMs. Email would be ok for me. Thank you in advance
Why? You got all information needed. Post your questions here if you have any.
I bought the recommended drive. It will arrive today. Are there any cases you recommend that work? Also I would like the flasher u mentioned.

Thank you ok advance!

Best regards
Coopervid
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

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sn8rlax wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2024 10:08 am
Coopervid wrote:
Wed Jul 17, 2024 6:28 pm
sn8rlax wrote:
Wed Jul 17, 2024 5:12 pm

Can you send me contact instructions. Unfortunately I‘m not able to send PMs. Email would be ok for me. Thank you in advance
Why? You got all information needed. Post your questions here if you have any.
I bought the recommended drive. It will arrive today. Are there any cases you recommend that work? Also I would like the flasher u mentioned.

Thank you ok advance!

Best regards
You bought the 5,25" drive? A recommended case is the OWC Mercury Pro. It will fit if you bend some small tabs diffent to what people say on Amazon. After your confirmation you will get another PM.
Billycar11
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Billycar11 »

Coopervid wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2024 12:28 pm

A recommended case is the OWC Mercury Pro. It will fit if you bend some small tabs diffent to what people say on Amazon. After your confirmation you will get another PM.
do you have pics of that want to see if thats viable to add to the guide for the owc as i have it currently does not fit pioneer drives how extreme is the bending that needs to be done?
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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Coopervid
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Coopervid »

Billycar11 wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2024 12:32 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2024 12:28 pm

A recommended case is the OWC Mercury Pro. It will fit if you bend some small tabs diffent to what people say on Amazon. After your confirmation you will get another PM.
do you have pics of that want to see if thats viable to add to the guide for the owc as i have it currently does not fit pioneer drives how extreme is the bending that needs to be done?
Here ye go...

https://mega.nz/file/ecw0UDqQ#f3f2oUAlm ... B7WAtD-VQ8
sn8rlax
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by sn8rlax »

Coopervid wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2024 12:28 pm
sn8rlax wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2024 10:08 am
Coopervid wrote:
Wed Jul 17, 2024 6:28 pm

Why? You got all information needed. Post your questions here if you have any.
I bought the recommended drive. It will arrive today. Are there any cases you recommend that work? Also I would like the flasher u mentioned.

Thank you ok advance!

Best regards
You bought the 5,25" drive? A recommended case is the OWC Mercury Pro. It will fit if you bend some small tabs diffent to what people say on Amazon. After your confirmation you will get another PM.
Yes I ordered the 5,25“ drive. I just ordered the OWC Mercury Pro. You can send me the PM.

Best regards
Billycar11
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Billycar11 »

Coopervid wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2024 12:45 pm

Here ye go...

https://mega.nz/file/ecw0UDqQ#f3f2oUAlm ... B7WAtD-VQ8
ok thanks adding note and pic to guide likely hard for people to get it even on both sides but they can make the choice.
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
Coopervid
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Coopervid »

sn8rlax wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2024 12:47 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2024 12:28 pm
sn8rlax wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2024 10:08 am

I bought the recommended drive. It will arrive today. Are there any cases you recommend that work? Also I would like the flasher u mentioned.

Thank you ok advance!

Best regards
You bought the 5,25" drive? A recommended case is the OWC Mercury Pro. It will fit if you bend some small tabs diffent to what people say on Amazon. After your confirmation you will get another PM.
Yes I ordered the 5,25“ drive. I just ordered the OWC Mercury Pro. You can send me the PM.

Best regards
PM sent.
Coopervid
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

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julio45
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by julio45 »

Hello,
I am interested in this list as well, please :D

Regards
Coopervid
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

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julio45 wrote:
Thu Jul 25, 2024 10:12 am
Hello,
I am interested in this list as well, please :D

Regards
Tell me your country of residence and if you want a 5,25" or a slim drive.
cyborg
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by cyborg »

Hi,

my 5 year old drive seems to be dying. I am really interested in a recommendation for a current 5,25" drive which can be bought in Germany.

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

Post by Coopervid »

cyborg wrote:
Fri Jul 26, 2024 5:24 pm
Hi,

my 5 year old drive seems to be dying. I am really interested in a recommendation for a current 5,25" drive which can be bought in Germany.

Thanks!
PM sent
Coopervid
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Coopervid »

MattP73 wrote:
Fri Jul 19, 2024 2:27 pm
Have bought a recommended pioneer drive, thanks coopervid.

Do I need to do more? Firmware is 1.02
Your PM will expire Monday.
Monsterguy_PM
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Monsterguy_PM »

I've pretty much read through this entire forum and have seen some mixed experiences. I've lowered my options down to what I can buy on Amazon that is UHD compatible and preferably ready to go without flashing. I'm looking for fast and reliable.

Archgon Premium 8541608851
Verbatim 43888
LG WP50NB40

USA, prefer slim drive

Any input is appreciated. I'm also open to other suggestions.

P.S. I will read my messages, Cooper :lol:
Coopervid
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Re: Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

Post by Coopervid »

Monsterguy_PM wrote:
Tue Jul 30, 2024 5:49 am
I've pretty much read through this entire forum and have seen some mixed experiences. I've lowered my options down to what I can buy on Amazon that is UHD compatible and preferably ready to go without flashing. I'm looking for fast and reliable.

Archgon Premium 8541608851
Verbatim 43888
LG WP50NB40

USA, prefer slim drive

Any input is appreciated. I'm also open to other suggestions.

P.S. I will read my messages, Cooper :lol:
The Verbatim 43888 is not available in the US but those Verbatims which are avaible can be flashed.
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