Current external UHD/Blu-Ray Drives for making MKV's

[rhett7660]

Hello,

I am looking for an external UHD/Blu-Ray drive that has been confirmed to work on a Mac. I have been reading a few threads on the MakeMKV site and also some reviews from Amazon. I would rather not have to flash a drive, as I know the Pioneer drives are supposed to work out of the box, although slower, but I would just like to confirm with someone here who has done it or is currently doing it.

Want to start ripping 4k UHD discs, already have a Blu-Ray ripper, but want to now start ripping my 4k UHD discs.

Thanks

 

[BeatCrazy]

I use a LG WH14NS40 in an OWC enclosure that I either bought from, or got flashed by this fellow, I can't recall:

Billycar11 Selling Flashed Pioneer UHD Drives USA only, Remote Flashing,Tested& July 4th SALE! $20 Makemkv Discount Code - www.makemkv.com

 

[rhett7660]

I use a LG WH14NS40 in an OWC enclosure that I either bought from, or got flashed by this fellow, I can't recall:

Billycar11 Selling Flashed Pioneer UHD Drives USA only, Remote Flashing,Tested& July 4th SALE! $20 Makemkv Discount Code - www.makemkv.com

That is funny, I already messaged him about the same item prior to posting here. Waiting for him to get back to me. No issues I am assuming?

 

[priitv8]

I use LG BP55EB40 (I like its slim form and USB-only power), reflashed with BP60NB10 firmware (as was posted on makeMKV forum) and it lost its riplock and started to read UHD movie discs as well.
That makes me think, that if I had bought BP60NB10 right away, I would be in the same place without the flashing.
Although flashing was a straightforward process.

 

[BeatCrazy]

That is funny, I already messaged him about the same item prior to posting here. Waiting for him to get back to me. No issues I am assuming?

No issues with the initial transaction, he was very thorough with good follow through. I haven't ripped many discs, lately. I was more interested in backing up some of my OOP UHDs to writeable physical discs. But I was struggling to get consistent results with authoring software.

So if you have any tips on macOS-based UHD disc authoring software, that might be just the motivation I need to start fooling around with it again

 

[rhett7660]

I use LG BP55EB40 (I like its slim form and USB-only power), reflashed with BP60NB10 firmware (as was posted on makeMKV forum) and it lost its riplock and started to read UHD movie discs as well.
That makes me think, that if I had bought BP60NB10 right away, I would be in the same place without the flashing.
Although flashing was a straightforward process.
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Were you able to flash it with your Mac, or did you have to use a Windows's box?

 

[priitv8]

Were you able to flash it with your Mac, or did you have to use a Windows's box?

I had to use a Windows box. The information came from this post.
The flasher I used was called "ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_(Modified).exe"

 

[rhett7660]

I had to use a Windows box. The information came from this post.
The flasher I used was called "ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_(Modified).exe"

Copy that... thanks!