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

[Coopervid]

Got it, however I cannot answer you via PM.

You need more posts. Only then you are allowed to PM.

I just wanted to answer you that I finally managed got the Drive you recommended.

Which drive did you get? I will follow up but right now I‘m on vacation. Expect some delay.

[Okona]

Which drive did you get? I will follow up but right now I‘m on vacation. Expect some delay.

I got the Vinpower Digital BDR-212V you recommended.

I wish you a happy vacation.

[Coopervid]

Which drive did you get? I will follow up but right now I‘m on vacation. Expect some delay.

I got the Vinpower Digital BDR-212V you recommended.

I wish you a happy vacation.

PM sent.

[ElektroMorph]

Looking at buying that Vinpower Digital BDR-212V drive from Amazon, will I need to flash it or will it work without flashing

[Billycar11]

Looking at buying that Vinpower Digital BDR-212V drive from Amazon, will I need to flash it or will it work without flashing

needs to be flashed for UHD

[chanceForn]

Hello,

Country of Residence: US
Preference: 5.25" drive internal

Looking for the current best drive for UHD and LibreDrive, and in general fullest functionality for MakeMKV.

Was originally considering https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-BDR-212V ... B08R89FN61 but concerned that it may have the encrypted firmware.

Thanks in advance!

[Coopervid]

Hello,

Country of Residence: US
Preference: 5.25" drive internal

Looking for the current best drive for UHD and LibreDrive, and in general fullest functionality for MakeMKV.

Was originally considering https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-BDR-212V ... B08R89FN61 but concerned that it may have the encrypted firmware.

Thanks in advance!

Buy it. It can be flashed.

[chanceForn]

Hello,

Country of Residence: US
Preference: 5.25" drive internal

Looking for the current best drive for UHD and LibreDrive, and in general fullest functionality for MakeMKV.

Was originally considering https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-BDR-212V ... B08R89FN61 but concerned that it may have the encrypted firmware.

Thanks in advance!

Buy it. It can be flashed.

Thank you for the quick reply, I've bought it!

[Coopervid]

Hello,

Country of Residence: US
Preference: 5.25" drive internal

Looking for the current best drive for UHD and LibreDrive, and in general fullest functionality for MakeMKV.

Was originally considering https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-BDR-212V ... B08R89FN61 but concerned that it may have the encrypted firmware.

Thanks in advance!

Buy it. It can be flashed.

Thank you for the quick reply, I've bought it!

Read your PM.

[chanceForn]

Buy it. It can be flashed.

Thank you for the quick reply, I've bought it!

Read your PM.

Thank you!

EDIT: I'm not fan of Amazon, but I bought this morning and this afternoon they delivered it. Worked perfect!

As Stock:

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Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: -snip-
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 38

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

and after flash:

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Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S12U
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: -snip-
Firmware date: 2022-03-07
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 38

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F01
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID43
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Thank you @Coopervid!

[bootcheck]

Could you please recommend drive?
Media: Bluray, UHD 4K
Format: 5.25" internal bay
Country: Poland

Thanks!

[Coopervid]

Could you please recommend drive?
Media: Bluray, UHD 4K
Format: 5.25" internal bay
Country: Poland

Thanks!

Try to get the Vinpower 212V. Maybe from Amazon.de. I didn‘t find it in Poland.

[bootcheck]

Could you please recommend drive?
Media: Bluray, UHD 4K
Format: 5.25" internal bay
Country: Poland

Thanks!

Try to get the Vinpower 212V. Maybe from Amazon.de. I didn‘t find it in Poland.

Found it on AMZN.de, but they won't ship to PL.
Any alternatives?
Would it handle UHD?

[newmkmkv]

Hi,
I'd also like to have a recommendation. Internal or external does not matter.
It should work with Blu-Ray, UHD, DVD but also do good audio rips with EAC or dbPowerAMP etc.
Country: Germany
Also any pointer to what I need to do wrt firmware for the recommended drive would be appreciated!
thanks!

[Coopervid]

Hi,
I'd also like to have a recommendation. Internal or external does not matter.
It should work with Blu-Ray, UHD, DVD but also do good audio rips with EAC or dbPowerAMP etc.
Country: Germany
Also any pointer to what I need to do wrt firmware for the recommended drive would be appreciated!
thanks!

Internal: Vinpower 212V

External: Verbatim 43888