ASUS 5 1/4" USB for sale w/LG drives, 4K/UHD firmware pre-flashed!

[nicholfd]

Hello,

[2025-12-01 Update] - I still have drives available.

If you have trouble with the forums/PMs, please feel free to e-mail me directly at drives@nicholasfamilycentral.com

I'll periodically update this first post when stock is low, or I have additional drives coming.

I have ASUS external USB drives on-hand. All have been opened, connected to a Mac & had the drive and firmware verified with MakeMKV. They have a LG drive with firmware that I have flashed to be 4K/UHD compatible, for backing up UHD discs.

Drive details from MakeMKV:
LibreDrive Information
Drive platform: MT1959

I'm selling the drives for $290 USD, already flashed, new in box (only opened to verify drive Mfg/Model/flash Firmware).

I have many years of experience with LG drives & MakeMKV. Many experienced MakeMKV users will tell you LG drives are not of the same quality as Pioneer drives. While I will not disagree, for many years the only drives I personally owned & used were LG. My slimline drive had trouble with maybe 1-2% of my 4K/UHD discs. My desktop 5 1/4" LG drive managed the problem discs without any issue. Between the two drives I have been able to rip 100% of my 4K/UHD collection.

Note: The drives come with a disc of software that includes various applications & tools. I have not tested or verified anything on the disc. I strongly suggest you use caution if you install/use the tools on the disc, especially if any of them may prompt or automatically "update" the drive firmware. If the drive firmware is modified after being flashed for UHD/4K/backup, the drive may become unflashable or no longer work for UHD/4K/backup! Please take caution.

Any questions, feel free to send me a PM, e-mail or post in this thread.

Thanks,
Frank

[nicholfd]

Just a reminder, the first post is updated with availability info when it changes. No need to e-mail or PM to check availability.

Thanks,
Frank

[kassidy]

Hi, want to know if you have flashed drives left for sale.

[nicholfd]

Hi, want to know if you have flashed drives left for sale.

Yes - please e-mail at the e-mail address in my signature, or send me a PM.

Thanks,
Frank

[nicholfd]

I'm out of USB chassis's with Pioneer drives. I still have these available with LG drives, flashed for 4K/UHD.

Thanks,
Frank

[silverwolf2604]

I purchased his buffalo drive. Works nice..currently ripping a movie..I recommend him. He ships promptly and is a friendly guy i value that.

[nicholfd]

I purchased his buffalo drive. Works nice..currently ripping a movie..I recommend him. He ships promptly and is a friendly guy i value that.

Thanks!

Pricing & availability updated in first post of this thread (also in signature).

Thanks,
Frank