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

[asmcom]

The BDR-XD07TS is a much better drive than the 43888 which we also stock with a Carry Case

In what way exactly? The 43888 is a Pioneer LibreDrive out of the box which can be bought from Amazon for a whooping 99 bucks with a regular 2-year warranty. I doubt that the BDR-XD07TS acts any different to the 43888. The BDR-XD07TS is just much more expensive and needs to be crossflashed before it works with ripping UHDs. Also it has a design that is unsuitable to mount it to the wall, which is perfectly possible with the 43888.

We can only tell you we have never had a faulty BDR-XD07T and we have had ten faulty 43888 out of 500 drives this is the reason we will not be re-stocking. We will be clearing at £89.99 very soon. The BU40N we have had 2 faulty in 1500 drives. Just being honest. If you are big fan of this drive we can do you a deal on another couple if you want. Please PM us.

Feel free to keep promoting this drive as it is now officially on clearance. Remember MakeMKV members get 5% discount on this model. £89.99 minus 5% = £85.49. eBay is closed due to bereavement in family before Christmas. Anybody looking a deal on this drive now is the time.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225780510072

Asmcom

[asmcom]

Based on our sales data, the Pioneer BDR-S12UHT is the most reliable drive we have ever sold. We sold 973 units of this model and none of them turned out to be faulty. The Pioneer BDR-S12XLT is also a very good drive, and we have not received any complaints about it being faulty. Among the slim drives, the BDR-XS07TUHD, BDR-XS07TS, and BDR-XD07TB/S are the most reliable according to our experience.

On the other hand, the BH-16NS40 is the least reliable drive we have sold.

UHD Friendly Drives Team

[updawg]

I would also like a recommendation for USA based libredrive. I appreciate it!

[Billycar11]

I would also like a recommendation for USA based libredrive. I appreciate it!

if your in the USA im the guy to go to for pioneers with old fw see below
none on amazon are ready out of the box anymore in the usa

[Simon D]

Hi

I am looking for some advise in buying another Pioneer drive as a backup.

I am using original BDR-S12UHT with DX2 enclosure that I purchase from Asmcom, very happy with the drive performance.

I was thinking about a slimline Blu‑ray Writer Pioneer BDR-XS07TS cross flashed with BDR-XS07TUHD firmware to use with my Apple MacBook Pro but was concern about about the lower read speed and the power output from the USB Type-C on a MacBook is lower and that I need to buy a power adapter just in case.

A started to looked at the Pioneer BDR-S12XLT cross flashed with BDR-S12UHT FW 1-03, but missed out on the last one by 5 minutes

I could wait to see if Asmcom get new stock of the Pioneer BDR-S12XLT

Now think about the Pioneer BDR-213EBK crossed flashed with BDR-S13JX (Is this a Japanese model firmware?). I seen that people are using this drive any feedback would help.

Could buy a very cheap Verbatim 43888 Ultra HD 4K External Slimline Blu‑ray Writer which uses PIONEER BD-RW BDR-UD04 and use it with USB power hub for extra power or go back to Pioneer BDR-XS07TS cross flashed with BDR-XS07TUHD.

Thanks

Simon

Hi Simon,

We have secured another batch of drives with correct firmware from wholesaler. Firmware as been verified. We now have your drive

Asmcom

Thanks Asmcom, I have sent you e-mail this morning.

[asmcom]

Hi

I am looking for some advise in buying another Pioneer drive as a backup.

I am using original BDR-S12UHT with DX2 enclosure that I purchase from Asmcom, very happy with the drive performance.

I was thinking about a slimline Blu‑ray Writer Pioneer BDR-XS07TS cross flashed with BDR-XS07TUHD firmware to use with my Apple MacBook Pro but was concern about about the lower read speed and the power output from the USB Type-C on a MacBook is lower and that I need to buy a power adapter just in case.

A started to looked at the Pioneer BDR-S12XLT cross flashed with BDR-S12UHT FW 1-03, but missed out on the last one by 5 minutes

I could wait to see if Asmcom get new stock of the Pioneer BDR-S12XLT

Now think about the Pioneer BDR-213EBK crossed flashed with BDR-S13JX (Is this a Japanese model firmware?). I seen that people are using this drive any feedback would help.

Could buy a very cheap Verbatim 43888 Ultra HD 4K External Slimline Blu‑ray Writer which uses PIONEER BD-RW BDR-UD04 and use it with USB power hub for extra power or go back to Pioneer BDR-XS07TS cross flashed with BDR-XS07TUHD.

Thanks

Simon

Hi Simon,

We have secured another batch of drives with correct firmware from wholesaler. Firmware as been verified. We now have your drive

Asmcom

Thanks Asmcom, I have sent you e-mail this morning.

Order confirmed. Asmcom

[updawg]

As with everyone else. Looking for a suggestion.

Country: USA.

Thanks!

PM sent.

May I get a PM as well for USA? Thanks!

[Coopervid]

As with everyone else. Looking for a suggestion.

Country: USA.

Thanks!

PM sent.

May I get a PM as well for USA? Thanks!

You should send me a PM asap. When you are able to do so.

[asmcom]

As with everyone else. Looking for a suggestion.

Country: USA.

Thanks!

PM sent.

May I get a PM as well for USA? Thanks!

We have all new Pioneer Desktop drives in stock with Libredrive firmware.

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Asmcom: You should talk to BillyCarr USA for new Desktop drives.

[updawg]

PM sent.

May I get a PM as well for USA? Thanks!

You should send me a PM asap. When you are able to do so.

I'm too new to reply to the PM. I purchased the drive - any chance you can follow up with the instructions? I really appreciate it!

[Coopervid]

May I get a PM as well for USA? Thanks!

You should send me a PM asap. When you are able to do so.

I'm too new to reply to the PM. I purchased the drive - any chance you can follow up with the instructions? I really appreciate it!

PM sent. (I hate this forum that tells me I can't send a response after I have senT another one "too early". How stupid is that)

[wyzxvnv]

Hey UHD guys,

Do you have any of the next three drives available for purchase in EU?

- BDR-X13E-S
- BDR-213EBK
- BDR-S13EBK

Thinking about it ...

PM sent.

May I get a PM as well for USA? Thanks!

We have all new Pioneer Desktop drives in stock with Libredrive firmware.

https://pioneer-blurayodd.eu/products/b ... /index.php

https://pioneer-blurayodd.eu/products/b ... /index.php

https://pioneer-blurayodd.eu/products/b ... /index.php

https://pioneer-blurayodd.eu/products/b ... /index.php

https://pioneer-blurayodd.eu/products/b ... /index.php

https://pioneer-blurayodd.eu/products/b ... /index.php

Asmcom: You should talk to BillyCarr USA for new Desktop drives.

[easyripping]

Hi, I am new to the forum, have read the FAQ's and conclude I need to buy a Pioneer, but maybe from one of the reliable sellers in the UK.
I am only interested in ripping DVD and some BluRay, not UHD
I cannot message or email anyone yet so can a seller please message or email me to give me the way forward to get going. Cheers,

[asmcom]

Hey UHD guys,

Do you have any of the next three drives available for purchase in EU?

- BDR-X13E-S
- BDR-213EBK
- BDR-S13EBK

Thinking about it ...

May I get a PM as well for USA? Thanks!

We have all new Pioneer Desktop drives in stock with Libredrive firmware.

https://pioneer-blurayodd.eu/products/b ... /index.php

https://pioneer-blurayodd.eu/products/b ... /index.php

https://pioneer-blurayodd.eu/products/b ... /index.php

https://pioneer-blurayodd.eu/products/b ... /index.php

https://pioneer-blurayodd.eu/products/b ... /index.php

https://pioneer-blurayodd.eu/products/b ... /index.php

Asmcom: You should talk to BillyCarr USA for new Desktop drives.

Thanks for your enquiry.

Yes, we have these drives in stock. We purchased quite a while ago but have been too busy to get the advertisements and artwork done to sell. Please email us with the drive you would like from the three above and we will get back to you. Please provide your name and full address, and we will quote you.

We do not discuss business-related issues or queries on the open forum or by PM. We prefer you email us as we can keep track of all queries in our database.

Please be advised that we cannot discuss special offers on the eBay message system. These offers must be discussed via email.

Kind Regards,

Hayley

UHDfriendlydrives@gmail.com

(UHD Friendly Drives Team)

[Boash]

Please let us know your country of residence to give the best advice for a Pioneer. And also if you prefer a slim or 5,25" drive.

I am in the US and would like a recommendation for both a slim and 5.25" drive, if possible. Thanks!