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Billycar11
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by Billycar11 » Sat Sep 27, 2025 3:32 am
Hellmark wrote: Sat Sep 27, 2025 3:28 am
Ah, yeah, didn't think about libraries.
I wish that decent drives didn't seem to be unobtainium anymore. I bought mine right before they started shipping with newer firmware (people started talking about that like 3 weeks after I got mine), and kinda wish I had got another drive back then. I am tempted to get an Asus, but I keep hearing horror stories about a good number of them being defective.
asus is lg or pioneer
lg is junk
pioneer good
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Hellmark
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by Hellmark » Sat Sep 27, 2025 5:14 am
Yeah, which is why I went with pioneer in the first place.
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jeju2298
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by jeju2298 » Wed Oct 01, 2025 2:29 am
Anyone know how long he typically takes to reply to email? Is there a better way to reach out?
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Sodas
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by Sodas » Wed Oct 01, 2025 5:13 am
jeju2298 wrote: Wed Oct 01, 2025 2:29 am
Anyone know how long he typically takes to reply to email? Is there a better way to reach out?
I've only emailed him once, but he replied within 24 hours. If you're looking to buy a drive, as of the last day or two, he doesn't yet have any Pioneers available.
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Billycar11
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by Billycar11 » Wed Oct 01, 2025 5:33 am
jeju2298 wrote: Wed Oct 01, 2025 2:29 am
Anyone know how long he typically takes to reply to email? Is there a better way to reach out?
when did you email me it has not even been 24HRs i answer all my emails everyday
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Mirarora
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by Mirarora » Wed Oct 01, 2025 10:36 pm
Billycar11 wrote: Wed Oct 01, 2025 5:33 am
jeju2298 wrote: Wed Oct 01, 2025 2:29 am
Anyone know how long he typically takes to reply to email? Is there a better way to reach out?
when did you email me it has not even been 24HRs i answer all my emails everyday
he really does respond to all emails, just be patient and give him some time, he will get to you as soon as he can
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bgnome
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by bgnome » Tue Oct 07, 2025 1:13 am
I requested the automated flasher service for my Asus BW-12D1S-U and got a response the next day, with follow-ups occurring immediately afterwards. Flashed the Pioneer 208 drive in the Asus with absolutely no problems!
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StrangeVideo
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by StrangeVideo » Tue Oct 07, 2025 2:53 pm
I also got flashers from Billy for a Pioneer BDR-209D and a BDR-212D. Both went smoothly and both drives are now UHD-aware friendly drives. Both started with older firmware (the 212D was v1.02), so I suspect that helped enable the process.
Excellent service, thank you!
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ivaskaj
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by ivaskaj » Tue Oct 07, 2025 10:46 pm
I will definitely be buying at least 1 when they are available again.
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A.RABID.BUFFALO
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by A.RABID.BUFFALO » Thu Oct 16, 2025 1:48 am
Same
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dramerus
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by dramerus » Thu Oct 16, 2025 1:53 am
Think I said it before, but can't wait.
I'm down to ripping on a borrowed spare from a friend.
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asr101
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by asr101 » Thu Oct 16, 2025 4:03 am
I hope Billy gets a large order in or there are going to be some disappointed people here.
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Billycar11
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by Billycar11 » Thu Oct 16, 2025 6:44 am
the drives are in just waiting on support for the fw flash method im using
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cstrasz
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by cstrasz » Thu Oct 16, 2025 4:52 pm
Sweet. Looking forward to ordering one once available!
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ArtcoInc
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by ArtcoInc » Thu Oct 16, 2025 8:07 pm
@Billycar11
What is your current recommendation for slim, internal UHD Blu Ray drives? Is it still the BU40N?
TIA
Malcolm