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Item 17 - Pioneer BDR-XS07T CF BDR-XS07TUHD, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Writer, Libre-Drive Friendly with firmware 1-02
This is a top-selling drive as build & performance is exceptional.
Pioneer BDR-XS07T CF BDR-XS07TUHD, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Writer, Libre-Drive Friendly with firmware 1-02. Now, only £177.77 minus 10% = £159.99, plus postage for all MakeMKV forum members. Super Deal !!! 10% Discount
The performance of the BDR-XS07T, Cross-Flashed to BDR-XS07TUHD, sets a remarkable standard, showcasing Pioneer's exceptional drive quality. Its prowess in both burning and reading discs is outstanding. This slot-type drive operates with an impressive level of quietness, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Across all my tests, the drive flawlessly reads every 4K disc, demonstrating its reliability. While lacking the AACS 2.0 Crypto Chip, its functionality remains on par with the Pioneer BDR-XS07TUHD slot drive. This detail is inconsequential for most users, as popular media players like VLC handle playback efficiently, circumventing the need for proprietary software like Cyberlink PowerDVD HD.
Upon inserting a disc, the Pioneer drive swiftly reads the 4K content within 2 to 3 seconds, devoid of the loud seeking noises typically associated with other desktop drives. This efficiency allows users the freedom to step away confidently, assured that their tasks will be completed successfully and without any read errors upon their return.
Pioneer BDR-XS07T Cross-Flashed to BDR-XS07TUHD Main Features
• Blu-ray writer with 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray playback
• USB 3.1 Gen1(3.0)
• Equipped with USB Type-C Connector
• Slot Loading Mechanism
• Auto Quiet, Power-Read™, and Pure-Read 4+ features
• Up to 6x writing speed on BD-R & BD-R DL media
• Supports BDXL, Blu-ray, DVD, and CD media
• Long-term data protection with M- DISC.
• Stores up to 128GB on a BDXL Disc / 8.5GB on a Double Layer DVD / 4.7GB on a standard DVD
• Fully compliant with MDISC archiving technology
Differences between the Pioneer BDR-XS07TUHD and the BDR-XS07TS.
1). The BDR-XS07TUHD can be mounted vertically and horizontally, whereas the BDR-XS07TS can only be mounted horizontally.
2). The AACS 2.0 Crypto module is installed on the BDR-XS07TUHD
3). The BDR-XS07TUHD is Black, and the BDR-XS07TS is Silver.
4). There is no bonus software with the BDR-XS07TS.
5). THE BDR-XS07TUHD has a USB-C connection and a conversion adapter for a USB-A connection. The BDR-XS07TS has only a USB-C connection. We can supply a USB A cable on request.
See the unbelievable performance below with no read errors. Most of these discs are three layers!!!
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Important notice: Pioneer optical drives are not recognized by macOS Ventura 13.2, released by Apple on January 23, 2023. This can be resolved by updating to macOS Ventura 13.2.1, released on February 13, or a newer version. We confirm that all our drives are working on both our MACS on Ventura 14.3
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Pioneer Products available for MakeMKV forum members with discount
We do not sell some Pioneer drive models on eBay due to global firmware restrictions; however, these are still available by dealing directly.
Item 2 - £229.99 minus 7% for MakeMKV Members = £213.89 Super Deal !!!
Pioneer BDR-XS07TUHD 4K Ultra HD slim slot portable USB 3.1 Burner
Item 2------------------------https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225769705278
Overview - BDR-XS07TUHD
A fantastic top-of-the-range flagship Pioneer 4K Ultra Blu-ray UHD Slim Drive. Extremely Quiet, Very High Performance & Fantastic looking drive. The performance of the BDR-XS07TUHD is of a very high standard, and the quality of the Pioneer drive is outstanding. When you insert a disc in the Pioneer drive, it reads the 4k disc within 2 to 3 seconds, and there is none of these loud seeking noises for 10 to 15 seconds that you get with the Hitachi or ASUS desktop drives; it just reads the disc immediately. You can walk away and know when I come back that the disc will be completed successfully and there will be no read errors. The BDR-XS07TUHD slim slot portable USB 3.1 Gen1(3.0) BD/DVD/CD burner is Pioneer's next-generation Blu-ray Disc burner. The drive supports 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray playback using CyberLink software or VLC for unofficial playback. The BDR-XS07TUHD has a smooth slot-loading mechanism that is dependable, dustproof, and quiet.
The drive supports BDXL and M-DISC format and can read and write to all BDXL discs1, including BD-R triple-layer 100GB media, BD-R quad-layer 128GB media, and BD-RE triple layer 100GB media, as well as conventional Blu-ray discs (single-layer 25GB media and dual-layer 50GB media). The portable device, measuring only 135mm (W) X 135mm (D) X 18.0mm (H) and weighing a mere 280g, also can be powered directly via USB (no AC adaptor required). Support 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray playback. We offer a power supply for this model, which we recommend customers purchase.
Main Features
• Blu-ray writer with 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray playback.
• USB 3.1 Gen1(3.0).
• It is equipped with a USB Type-C connector.
• Slot Loading Mechanism.
• Auto Quiet, Power-Read?, and Pure-Read 4+ features.
• Supports up to 6x writing speed on BD-R & BD-R DL media
• Supports BDXL, Blu-ray, DVD, and CD media
• It can be installed horizontally or vertically to save valuable desk space.
• Long-term data protection with M-DISC?
• Includes Bonus Software PowerDVD? 14, Power2Go8®, PowerDirector15 LE, Instant Burn5, Label Print2.5, PhotoDirector8 LE, ColorDirector5 LE & AudioDirector7 LE. A product key is provided with the drive, and software can be downloaded.
Item 12 - Super Deal £123.49 minus 5% for MakeMKV Members = £117.32
Pioneer BDR-UD04 is now available with Vertbatim Premium enclosure and luxury carry case. This is a super deal as you get a Luxury Travel Case, USB C Cable and USB Micro B with Y Cable. 5% discount for MakeMKV forum members. This discount is not available through eBay
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When you insert a disc in the Pioneer drive, it reads the 4k disc within 2 to 3 seconds, with none of these loud seeking noises for 10 to 15 seconds that you get with the Hitachi or ASUS desktop drives. You can walk away now and know when you come back that the disc will be completed successfully and there will be no read errors. We find that ASUS and Hitachi's desktop drives have a 6 to 10% failure rate with 3-layer discs.
Things have moved on in the world of 4K optical drives. The most significant change is that the Pioneer drives can now read 4K Blu-rays. Pioneer has always been a higher quality-build when it comes to optical drives.
All MakeMKV forum members can receive a 5% discount by dealing directly with UHD Friendy Drives and paying through Paypal Direct. In addition, return MakeMKV customers qualify for a 7% discount.
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Pioneer BDR-XD07T CF BDR-XD07TUHD, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Writer, Libre-Drive Friendly with firmware 1-04
Item 10 & 11 - Pioneer BDR-XD07T CF BDR-XD07TUHD, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Writer, Libre-Drive Friendly with firmware 1-04.
Super Deal !!!
The Silver Model costs £136.99 minus 7% = £127.40 plus £10.23 for the Pioneer Power Supply, plus the postage cost. This offer is only for MakeMKV forum members.
The Black model costs £143.99 minus 7% = £133.91 plus £10.23 for the Pioneer Power Supply plus the postage cost. This offer is only for MakeMKV forum members.
We recommend the purchase of the Power Supply. This model is a host-powered drive, which can work without the power supply, but sometimes there can be issues with some computer systems.
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The performance of the BDR-XD07T Cross-Flashed to BDR-XD07TUHD is of a very high standard, and the quality of the Pioneer drive is outstanding. It is excellent at burning and reading discs. This drive is a top loader type and is extremely quiet in operation. The drive has read every 4K disc I have tested, all with no problems. The drive does not have the AACS 2.0 Crypto Chip. It has the same functions as a Pioneer BDR-XD07TUHD and will read and back up 4K UHD discs. Having no crypto chip does not make much of a difference, as most people use VLC or another media player for unofficial playback. Cyberlink PowerDVD HD has very stringent criteria relating to hardware, and VLC is more straightforward.
When you insert a disc in the Pioneer drive, it reads the 4k disc within 2 to 3 seconds, with none of these loud seeking noises for 10 to 15 seconds that you get with the Hitachi or ASUS desktop drives. You can walk away now and know that when you come back, the disc will be completed successfully, and there will be no read errors
Item 10 & 11 - Pioneer BDR-XD07T Cross-Flashed to BDR-XD07TUHD Main Features
• Blu-ray writer with 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray playback
• M-DISC™ & BDXL Support
• USB Bus Powered
• Supports MakeMKV, Leawo Prof. Media 11 All-in-one Pack & AnyDVDHD if MakeMKV is installed.
• Extremely Reliable and will read 4K discs better than the Hitachi or the ASUS drives, No Sleep Bug & very quiet operation while running
• It reads a 4K UHD Blu-ray Discs Guaranteed!
• 12 Months Warranty with UHD Friendly Drives. No need to register a warranty; we will do this for you.
• Please note: The item is brand new in a Retail Box.
• Linux Ubuntu, Mint & Manjaro Tested and Supported. Please do not order other versions of Linux which have not been tested yet. If you have any queries, please get in touch with us.
The BDR-XD07TB is one of the world's smallest and lightest BD/DVD/CD portable burners supporting BDXL and M-DISC. The ultra-compact 133×133mm USB 3.0 drive can read and write to all BDXL discs1, including BD-R triple-layer 100GB media, BD-R quad-layer 128GB media, and BD-RE triple layer 100GB media, as well as conventional Blu-ray discs (single-layer 25GB media and dual-layer 50GB media). In addition, the portable device, measuring only 133mm (W) X 133mm (D) X 14.8mm (H) and weighing a mere 230g, also can be powered directly via USB (no AC adaptor required)
The BDR-XD07TB includes CyberLink Software, "CyberLink Media Suite 10 only for Windows OS. It can be downloaded through the WEB. The product key for free download is included. PowerDVD™14 delivers award-winning playback software and will even upscale standard-definition content to high-definition quality. Power Director® 15 LE allows you to import your home movies, edit them, and then upload them to social media sites. Finally, power2Go® 8 allows you to burn your valuable files to Blu-ray (including triple and quad-layer BDXL discs), DVD or CD media. With BDXL and M-DISC support, you can now back up your files with fewer discs than ever before, and since the drive is portable and USB bus-powered, all of this can be done virtually anywhere
See the unbelievable performance below with no read errors. Most of these discs are three layers!!!
Item 6 - Pioneer BDR-S12UHT available with Vantec NST-540S3-BK. Vantec's newest Model with new
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Vantec DX NST-540S3-BK USB 3.0 5.25" External Enclosure. Fitted with Pioneer 5.25" BDR-S12UHT, now £229.99 minus 5% = £218.49 plus postage for all MakeMKV forum members.
The new Vantec DX2 model now uses a new updated communications interface PCB. The newly designed PCB incorporates the JMS578 USB 3.1 Gen1 to SATA 6Gb/s bridge controller. It provides a low-power and high-performance solution for optical disc drives. The JMS578 supports a higher data transmission rate and lower power consumption than its predecessors. The Pioneer BDR-S12UHT fitted to a DX2 enclosure is a brilliant combination with its sleek and stylish design. Performance is of a very high standard, and the quality of the Pioneer drive combined with the newly designed DX2 is a clear winner.
When you insert a disc in the Pioneer drive, it reads the 4k disc within 2 to 3 seconds; none of these loud seeking noises for 10 to 15 seconds that you get with the Hitachi or ASUS desktop drives just reads the disc immediately. I can walk away and know when I come back that the disc will be completed successfully and there will be no read errors. The same goes for the Hitachi BU40N, which is also an amazing wee drive.
Pioneer BDR-S12UHT Main Features
• Blu-ray writer with 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray playback
• Up to 16x2 writing on BD-R single-layer discs, 14x on BD-R DL discs, and 8x writing on BD-R triple-layer discs.
• Extremely Reliable and will read 4K discs better than the Hitachi or the ASUS drives, No Sleep Bug & very quiet operation while running
• This model has the Crypto Chip IC fitted.
• Stores up to 128GB on a BDXL Disc / 8.5GB on a Double Layer DVD / 4.7GB on a standard DVD
• Fully compliant with MDISC archiving technology
• Includes Bonus Software PowerDVD? 14, Power2Go8®, PowerDirector15 LE, Instant Burn5, Label Print2.5, PhotoDirector8 LE, ColorDirector5 LE & AudioDirector7 LE.
• To reduce deterioration of reading performance of disc due to dust and cigarette smoke with high dustproof performance and improved drive software. With this, BDR-S12UHT has a prolonged life of about twice of conventional models.
Item 7 - Pioneer BDR-S12XLT Cross-Flashed to BDR-S12UHT with firmware 1-02, fitted to a Vantec DX2, model number NST-540S3-BK. Vantec's newest Model.
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Vantec DX NST-540S3-BK USB 3.0 5.25" External Enclosure. Fitted with Pioneer 5.25" BDR-S12XLT Cross-Flashed to BDR-S12UHT now £179.99 minus 5% = £170.99 plus postage for all MakeMKV forum members.
Things have moved on in the world of 4K optical drives. The most significant change is that the Pioneer drives can now read 4K Blu-rays. Pioneer has always been a higher quality-build when it comes to optical drives.
The main benefit of Cross-Flashing this drive is that it is cheaper than the Pioneer Flagship model BDR-S12UHT, and there is a significant saving to the end customer.
The performance of the BDR-S12XLT Cross-Flash is of a very high standard, and the quality of the Pioneer drive is outstanding. It is excellent at burning and reading discs. The Cross-Flash drive performs exceptionally well and reads every 4K disc with which I tested the drive.
The BDR-S12XLT, when Cross-Flashed, has the same performance as the BDR-S12UHT, except the BDR-S12XLT does not have the AACS 2.0 Crypto Chip. This does not make a difference as most people use VLC for unofficial playback, as CyberLink PowerDVD HD has very stringent criteria relating to hardware, and VLC is more straightforward. Apart from the AACS 2.0 Crypto IC being omitted, the BDR-S12XLT is identical.
We recommend you partner with this drive with the new Vantec DX2 5.25" enclosure if you use an external enclosure.
The Vantec DX2 model now uses a new, updated communications interface PCB. The newly designed PCB incorporates the JMS578 USB 3.1 Gen1 to SATA 6Gb/s bridge controller. It provides a low-power and high-performance solution for optical disc drives. The JMS578 supports a higher data transmission rate and lower power consumption than its predecessors. The Pioneer BDR-S12XLT Cross-Flashed to BDR-S12UHT fitted to a DX2 enclosure is a brilliant combination with its sleek and stylish design. Performance is of a very high standard, and the quality of the Pioneer drive combined with the newly designed DX2 is a clear winner.
When you insert a disc in the Pioneer drive, it reads the 4k disc within 2 to 3 seconds; none of these loud seeking noises for 10 to 15 seconds that you get with the Hitachi or ASUS desktop drives reads the disc immediately. I can walk away and know when I come back that the disc will be completed successfully and there will be no read errors.
Pioneer BDR-S12UHT Main Features
• Blu-ray writer with 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray playback
• Up to 16x2 writing on BD-R single-layer discs, 14x on BD-R DL discs, and 8x writing on BD-R triple-layer discs.
• Can be installed horizontally or vertically to save valuable desk space.
• Stores up to 128GB on a BDXL Disc / 8.5GB on a Double Layer DVD / 4.7GB on a standard DVD
• Fully compliant with MDISC archiving technology
Item 8 - Pioneer BDR-212EBK Cross-Flashed to BDR-S12UHT with firmware 1-02, fitted to a Vantec DX2, model number NST-540S3-BK. Vantec's newest Model.
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Vantec DX NST-540S3-BK USB 3.0 5.25" External Enclosure. Fitted with Pioneer 5.25" BDR-212EBK Cross-Flashed to BDR-S12UHT now £156.99 minus 5% = £149.15 plus postage for all MakeMKV forum members.
Things have moved on in the world of 4K optical drives. The most significant change is that the Pioneer drives can now read 4K Blu-rays. Pioneer has always been a higher quality-build when it comes to optical drives.
The main benefit of Cross-Flashing this drive is that it is cheaper than the Pioneer Flagship model BDR-S12UHT, and there is a significant saving to the end customer.
The performance of the BDR-212EBK is of a very high standard, and the quality of the Pioneer drive is outstanding. It is excellent at burning and reading discs. The BDR-212EBK Cross-Flash performs exceptionally well and reads every 4K disc with which I tested the drive.
The BDR-212EBK, when Cross-Flashed, has the same performance as the BDR-S12UHT, except the BDR-212EBK does not have the AACS 2.0 Crypto Chip. This does not make a difference as most people use VLC for unofficial playback, as CyberLink PowerDVD HD has very stringent criteria relating to hardware, and VLC is more straightforward. Apart from the AACS 2.0 Crypto IC being omitted, the BDR-212EBK is identical.
If you use an external enclosure, I recommend you partner with this drive with the new Vantec DX2 5.25" square.
The Vantec DX2 model now uses a new, updated communications interface PCB. The newly designed PCB incorporates the JMS578 USB 3.1 Gen1 to SATA 6Gb/s bridge controller. It provides a low-power and high-performance solution for optical disc drives. The JMS578 supports a higher data transmission rate and lower power consumption than its predecessors. The Pioneer BDR-212EBK Cross-Flashed to BDR-S12UHT fitted to a DX2 enclosure is a brilliant combination with its sleek and stylish design. Performance is of a very high standard, and the quality of the Pioneer drive combined with the newly designed DX2 is a clear winner.
When you insert a disc in the Pioneer drive, it reads the 4k disc within 2 to 3 seconds, with none of these loud seeking noises for 10 to 15 seconds that you get with the Hitachi or ASUS desktop drives. You can walk away now and know that when you come back, the disc will be completed successfully, and there will be no read errors.
Pioneer BDR-S12UHT Main Features
• Blu-ray writer with 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray playback
• Up to 16x2 writing on BD-R single-layer discs, 14x on BD-R DL discs, and 8x writing on BD-R triple-layer discs.
• Can be installed horizontally or vertically to save valuable desk space.
• Stores up to 128GB on a BDXL Disc / 8.5GB on a Double Layer DVD / 4.7GB on a standard DVD
• Fully compliant with MDISC archiving technology
Item 3 - Pioneer BDR-212EBK Cross-Flashed to BDR-S12UHT, Drive Only 5.25" with firmware 1-02
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Pioneer BDR-212EBK External USB 3.1 Enclosure, Cross-Flashed to BDR-S12UHT, with firmware 1-02. Now, only £124.99 minus 10% = £112.49, plus postage for all MakeMKV forum members.
The performance of this drive is of a very high standard, and the quality of the Pioneer drive is outstanding. This drive is brilliant at burning and reads every disc we have tried. The BDR-212EBK, when Cross-Flashed, has the same performance as the BDR-S12UHT, except the BDR-212EBK does not have the AACS 2.0 Crypto Chip. Apart from that, they are identical. However, this does not make a difference as most people use VLC for unofficial playback, as Cyberlink PowerDVD HD has very stringent criteria relating to hardware, and VLC is more straightforward.
When you insert a disc in the Pioneer drive, it reads the 4k disc within 2 to 3 seconds, with no loud seeking noises for 10 to 15 seconds that you get with the Hitachi or ASUS desktop drives. You can walk away now and know that when you come back, the disc will be completed successfully, and there will be no read errors.
Pioneer BDR-S12UHT Main Features
• Blu-ray writer with 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray playback
• Up to 16x2 writing on BD-R single-layer discs, 14x on BD-R DL discs, and 8x writing on BD-R triple-layer discs.
• Can be installed horizontally or vertically to save valuable desk space.
• Stores up to 128GB on a BDXL Disc / 8.5GB on a Double Layer DVD / 4.7GB on a standard DVD
• Fully compliant with MDISC archiving technology
Item 4 - Pioneer BDR-S12XLT Cross-Flashed to BDR-S12UHT, Drive Only 5.25" with firmware 1-02
Item 4------------------------https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265930348711
Pioneer BDRS12XLT Cross-Flashed to BDR-S12UHT 4K Ultra Blu-Ray 5.25" Drive Only. Now, only £144.99 minus 5% = £137.74, plus postage for all MakeMKV forum members.
Things have moved on in the world of 4K optical drives. The most significant change is that the Pioneer drives can now read 4K Blu-rays. Pioneer has always been a higher quality-build when it comes to optical drives.
The main benefit of Cross-Flashing this drive is that it is cheaper than the Pioneer Flagship model BDR-S12UHT, and there is a significant saving to the end customer.
The performance of the BDR-S12XLT is of a very high standard, and the quality of the Pioneer drive is outstanding. It is excellent at burning and reading discs. Cosmetically, the drive looks identical to the BDR-S12UHT flagship model and is also cheaper. The BDR-S12XLT Cross-Flash performs exceptionally well and reads every 4K disc with which I tested the drive.
The BDR-S12XLT, when Cross-Flashed, has the same performance as the BDR-S12UHT, except the BDR-S12XLT does not have the AACS 2.0 Crypto Chip. This does not make a difference as most people use VLC for unofficial playback, as CyberLink PowerDVD HD has very stringent criteria relating to hardware, and VLC is more straightforward. Apart from the AACS 2.0 Crypto IC being omitted, the BDR-S12XLT is identical.
We recommend you partner with this drive with the new Vantec DX2 5.25" enclosure if you use an external enclosure.
The Vantec DX2 model now uses a new, updated communications interface PCB. The newly designed PCB incorporates the JMS578 USB 3.1 Gen1 to SATA 6Gb/s bridge controller. It provides a low-power and high-performance solution for optical disc drives. The JMS578 supports a higher data transmission rate and lower power consumption than its predecessors. The Pioneer BDR-S12XLT Cross-Flashed to BDR-S12UHT fitted to a DX2 enclosure is a brilliant combination with its sleek and stylish design. Performance is of a very high standard, and the quality of the Pioneer drive combined with the newly designed DX2 is a clear winner.
When you insert a disc in the Pioneer drive, it reads the 4k disc within 2 to 3 seconds; none of these loud seeking noises for 10 to 15 seconds that you get with the Hitachi or ASUS desktop drives reads the disc immediately. I can walk away and know when I come back that the disc will be completed successfully and there will be no read errors.
Pioneer BDR-S12UHT Main Features
• Blu-ray writer with 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray playback
• Up to 16x2 writing on BD-R single-layer discs, 14x on BD-R DL discs, and 8x writing on BD-R triple-layer discs.
• Can be installed horizontally or vertically to save valuable desk space.
• Stores up to 128GB on a BDXL Disc / 8.5GB on a Double Layer DVD / 4.7GB on a standard DVD
• Fully compliant with MDISC archiving technology
Item 5 - Pioneer 5.25" BDR-S12UHT Retail Boxed Drive Only with bonus software price is £189.99 minus 5% = £180.49 plus postage for all MakeMKV forum members. Out of Stock
Things have moved on in the world of 4K optical drives. The most significant change is that the Pioneer drives can now read 4K Blu-ray discs with third-party software such as MakeMKV, Leawo & AnyDVDHD. Pioneer has always been a higher quality-build when it comes to optical drives. The performance of the Pioneer BDR-S12UHT is of a very high standard, and the quality of this Pioneer drive is simply outstanding. It is excellent at burning and reading discs. In addition, this drive is extremely quiet in operation. The drive has read every 4K disc we have tested, all completed with no problems.
This optical disc drive technology and expertise accumulated over many years are fundamental to the performance and quality of current Pioneer Blu-ray drives. Pioneer uses in-house development and manufacture for everything from optical pickups to disc transport mechanisms, control circuitry, and chassis. In addition, Pioneer's expertise in optical disc technology goes back to the era of LaserDisc. Enabling stable read and write operations, such as those in libraries and museums, examination and treatment data in medical institutions, academic content and research data in educational institutions, and master data at broadcasters. The drives also store confidential documents, statistical data, and other data in government offices. In previous drives, when a read error occurred because of problems such as scratches or fingerprints on music CDs. The section with the error was interpolated, and the sound was approximated. Pioneer Blu-ray drives include PureRead technology, a unique technology for accurately reading data from music CDs. This technology automatically determines the state of discs that have scratches and adjusts accordingly to use an optimal read method, thus providing a reading of music CDs as close as possible to the original.
The performance of the Pioneer BDR-S12UHT is of a very high standard, and the quality of the Pioneer drive is outstanding. It is excellent at burning and reading discs. In addition, this drive is extremely quiet in operation. The drive has read every 4K disc I have tested, all with no problems. Please see the pictures in this advert, which display a list of the 4K movie BD100 3-layer discs that this Pioneer drive read without a glitch and with no read errors!
The Pioneer BDR-S12UHT has a longer product life with improved drive firmware. The drive has been enhanced and designed to reduce the deterioration of the reading performance of the disc due to dust and cigarette smoke with a high dustproof design, improved performance and much better reliability. With this, the BDR-S12UHT has a prolonged life of about twice that of conventional models. In addition, inserting a disc in the Pioneer drive reads the 4k disc within 2 to 3 seconds, with no loud seeking noises for 10 to 15 seconds that you normally get with the Hitachi or ASUS desktop drives. I now have the confidence to walk away and know when I come back that the 4K movie disc will be completed successfully, and there will be no read errors.
Pioneer BDR-S12UHT Main Features
• Blu-ray writer with 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray playback
• Up to 16x2 writing on BD-R single-layer discs, 14x on BD-R DL discs, and 8x writing on BD-R triple-layer discs.
• Extremely Reliable and will read 4K discs better than the Hitachi or the ASUS drives, No Sleep Bug & very quiet operation while running
• This model has the Crypto Chip IC fitted.
• Stores up to 128GB on a BDXL Disc / 8.5GB on a Double Layer DVD / 4.7GB on a standard DVD
• Fully compliant with MDISC archiving technology
• Includes Bonus Software PowerDVD? 14, Power2Go8®, PowerDirector15 LE, Instant Burn5, Label Print2.5, PhotoDirector8 LE, ColorDirector5 LE & AudioDirector7 LE.
• To reduce deterioration of reading performance of disc due to dust and cigarette smoke with high dustproof performance and improved drive software. With this, BDR-S12UHT has a prolonged life of about twice that of conventional models.
Item 12 - Verbatim Ultra HD 4K External Slimline Blu-Ray Drive and Carry case (LibreDrive Compatible), Model Number 43888. Pioneer BDR-UD04 fitted to enclosure. This offer is with 1st Class post.
The price is £123.49 minus 5% = £117.31 plus postage for all MakeMKV forum members
Item 12------------------------https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225780510072
BDR-UD04 with Verbatim Main Features Main Features
• Slimline Blu-ray writer with 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray playback*
• USB 3.2 GEN 1 with USB-CTM connection
• 6x maximum write / 4 x maximum read speeds for BD-R/BD-R DL
• Compact and lightweight, ideally suited for use with a notebook or Ultrabook
• Power provided by the USB port - no need to carry a bulky power adapter
• Includes award-winning BD/DVD/CD burning software
• Stores up to 100GB on a BDXL Disc / 8.5GB on a Double Layer DVD / 4.7GB on a standard DVD
• Fully compliant with MDISC archiving technology
• Includes a FREE 25GB Verbatim Blu-ray disc
• Linux Ubuntu, Mint & Manjaro Tested and Supported. Please do not order other versions of Linux which have not been tested yet. If you have any queries, please contact us.
• *Playback software not included. To be purchased or downloaded separately.
Archgon MD-8107S-UHD 4K-Ultra HD External Drive, LG-BU40N 1-03MK or 1-00DE
Archgon MD-8107S-UHD 4K-Ultra HD External Enclosure fitted with a Hitachi LG-BU40N. Firmware 1-03MK or 1-00DE is available. The colours Black and Silver are also available. Now £123.49 minus 7% = £114.85 plus postage for all MakeMKV forum members.
eBay link below
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225769609344
New Vantec 5.25" Enclosure
"Special Offers"
LG-BP55EB40 with LG-BP60NB10 v1.00mk Supports MakeMKV, 4K, Ultra HD, UHD Friendly! Special Offer! (Super Slim Drive - MakeMKV Compatible) £99.99 minus 10% = £94.99 plus postage for all MakeMKV forum members Out of Stock
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Slim Portable Blu-ray Writer BP55
Key Features
● Blu-ray Disc Support
● BDXL Support
● TV Connectivity
● M-DISC™ Support
● Silent Play
● Win 7, 8, and 10 Compatible
● Apple OS & Linux
● Slimmer to Slimmest
BU40N Slim drive with Vantec Enclosure, Model Number NST-510S3-BK Enclosures. This offer is with 1st Class post.
The price is £129.99 minus 5% = £123.49 plus postage for all MakeMKV forum members
LG-BU40N Firmware v1.00DE, Supports MakeMKV, DVDfab & Leawo in Slim Vantec Enclosure, 4K, Ultra HD, UHD Friendly. £129.99 minus 5% = £123.49 plus postage for all MakeMKV forum members
Item 19------------------------https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225773053863
LG-BU40N Firmware v1.03mk, in Slim Vantec Enclosure. £129.99 minus 5% = £123.49 plus postage for all MakeMKV forum members
Item 18 ------------------------https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225773053863
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Internal 5.25" Desktop drives Hitachi BH16NS55 & ASUS BW-16D1HT supplied with SATA Cable and Screws £99.99 minus 5% = £94.99 plus postage for all MakeMKV forum members plus postage.
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5.25" Desktop drives Hitachi BH16NS55 / ASUS BW-16D1HT fitted to a Vantec DX2, model number NST-540S3-BK now £139.99 minus 5% = £132.99 plus postage for all MakeMKV forum members.
OWC Mercury Pro, Model Number OWCMR3UKITG USB 3.1. Fitted with 5.25" Desktop drives BH16NS55/BH16NS40/BW-16D1HT now £149.99 minus 5% = £142.49 plus postage for all MakeMKV forum members
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Item 14 Hitachi Desktop Drive -------------------------------------------------https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225807109356
Item 15 ASUS BW-16D1HT with OWC Mercury Pro---------------https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225769779902
Item 16 ASUS BW-16D1HT Drive Only-------------------------------------https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225769779902
Items 17 ASUS BW-16D1HT with Vantec DX2 ------------------------https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225807109356
Items 21 Hitachi BH-16NS55 with OWC Mercury Pro-----------https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225807109356
Items 22 Hitachi BH-16NS55 with DX2-----------------------------------https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225807109356
Items 23 Drive Only--------------------------------------------------------------------https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225807109356
All MakeMKV forum members can receive a 5% discount by dealing directly with UHD Friendy Drives and paying through Paypal Direct. In addition, return MakeMKV customers qualify for a 7% discount.
This offer is only for MakeMKV customers. We do not offer this discount on eBay. If you are interested in this offer, please discuss it on MakeMKV via Private message or at our email below.
If you have customs queries, please get in touch with us at the email address below, which is as follows:
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Our Services
Worldwide-30 Day Money Back Guarantee!!! The Guarantee covers the drive purchased from us and the firmware we supplied with the drive. The drive will be clearly labelled with the firmware supplied. The warranty is void if the firmware is changed or modified, which I supply. I am happy to flash firmware remotely free of charge for my existing customers.
We pride ourselves on the service and care we offer to our customers. When you buy a drive from us, we offer a quality backup service that is second to none.
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"What is LibreDrive?"
https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=18856
Thanks to Mike, we now have an alternative method to flashing firmware. Read more about it here: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=18873
When Cross-Flashing and doing be-spoke firmware changes, we sometimes use the command line or dos tools.
We would like to compliment our fellow sellers Martymcnuts who developed the SDF Flasher, which is an excellent tool and makes life easy for the forum members.
Also Billycar11 has provided excellent technical guides and videos to help and assist forum members. So well done to my fellow sellers for their technical knowledge and support to MakeMKV.
MakeMKV now supports some new Pioneer drives, which are currently being built on. Hopefully, Mike will be adding on some new drives shortly [/colour]
"Firmware Flashing"
Please email us if you have any questions or queries on firmware flashing. [/size]
uhdfriendlydrives@gmail.com
All drives are brand new and tested for 4K compatibility. This drive has been removed from the original packaging and tested. The drive is then connected to our computers to be tested with the following 4K movie discs, BD100, BD66 and BD50. to check that they will read the 4K UHD discs properly without errors. Drives are tested by inserting a 4K disc and then processing a complete disc with Leawo Prof. Media 12 All-in-one Pack and MakeMKV to ensure the drive functions correctly. The drive is then packaged securely and made ready for postage. Other than that, it is brand-new. I cannot guarantee you can plug this in and play a 4K disc on your computer. It will, however, READ them. Therefore, with additional software (NOT included in this sale), this drive can provide you options to back up, burn and copy your movie collection, giving the potential to change a 4K disc to a playable file format. For 4K playback, the computer must have a motherboard, monitor and hardware supporting 4K playback, as the optical drive is only one part of the solution. We have tested playback on our computer with VLC, and all is good. All products are carefully packed to ensure safe arrival.
In the unlikely event you should receive a damaged or defective product, a replacement product will be sent in its place. If the product is defective, it must be returned within 30 days. After 30 days, if an optical drive goes faulty, the customer must return the product to UHD Friendly Drives for repair or replacement. We will fully support the customer for up to 12 months after the sale of an optical drive. Registering the product for manufacturer's warranty is unnecessary as UHD Friendly Drives has done this for you. If you receive this drive and in the unlikely event you have problems with getting it to work with your system, please do not start a return or say it does not function. Instead, contact us, and we will sort out any problem.
"Questions & Answers"
Q: What Firmware will you flash my drive with?
A: We will discuss each order or query individually with you and make you aware of what options are available to you.
"Payment Methods"
If you deal directly with us, we can accept payment via PayPal Friends and Family Method & Zettle credit card payment by sending you an invoice with a payment link. Payment is made by sending money to our PayPal email address, which is as follows:
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We also can send payment links to enable you to pay by card. There is a 5% administration charge for this service.
If you order via eBay, then payment is via your eBay account, and no discount is offered.
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Looking forward to helping and supporting the MakeMKV community
. Thanks Harry