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Scott
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025
Bought this last month and have been using it with no issues (other than the USB connections being very tight) and it just died today. The laptop detects it still, the usb ports on top still work, but the drive doesn’t come on at all. I even tried changing the usb ports I plug it into, no change. Paid over $100 for this to only have it work for a month. I don’t recommend.
Michael Dermody
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025
Out of the gate, this isn't backup friendly but can be made so with resources available online. I've had no issues using this. Watched The Wild Robot in 4k (BYO software for playback) without issues. No complaints. Does what it says, works as expected. Easy recommendation.
alex
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025
My goal with this was to be able to backup my UHD movies. Well here's what I found and how I made it work INCREDIBLY WELL, backing up UHD disks with MAX READ SPEED!!!So I took this apart and looked at every component. It did read UHD disks out of the box, but the read speed was terrible. Upon further investigation, turns out the controller used is just USB 2.0, not 3+.I looked at the drive data and it shows up as "BU40N" and the firmware was some sketchy firmware I've never seen before.So I did what any engineer would do and decided to rig it. I removed the controller board, purchased an adapter from SLIMLINE ATA to SATA and used a trusty SATA to USB 3 adapter to connect it to the computer.Before doing this, using the original controller, I did manage to easily update the firmware to BU40N 1.03 from MakeMKV forums. I used MartyMcNuts' flasher and it worked flawlessly. No encryption. But after doing this, I tried backing up a disk and the speed was at 0.1x (due to slow USB 2.0 transfer speeds).However, after using the USB 3 adapter instead, with the SLIMLINE ATA to SATA adapter, I managed to get speeds up to 6.1X reading the disk. This reduced the backup time from 14 hours (with the original controller) to under an hour (with the USB 3 adapter).So yes, if you get this, you get a nice drive that's easy to flash and backup your disks, but you need to put some elbow grease into it for it to work well. See attached photos for details on what and how I've done the conversion.Note: some SATA to USB controllers do NOT have external power. Most of those do NOT recognize a disk drive. I used a VANTEC brand adapter with USB 3 and it worked well. There's a VANTED USB 2.0 model as well, make sure you don't get that one. Also the adapters from Insignia (best buy) brand without external power ALSO do not work. Same with MicroCenter Inland branded adapters.
James O
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025
works well, but the usbs are tight and hard to insert, which will definitely cause physical issues after X amount of uses.
Robert Newton
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2024
It's a good drive and does it's job. I didn't realize my PC didn't have a built-in disc drive, so I got this and am satisfied. Would recommend to those needing to use physical discs.
Erik
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024
I like it so I can watch movies on my Windows 10 Laptop PC! I have not tried burning anything yet, but I bet it works great for that too!
cmoore
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2024
First and foremost, the setup was incredibly simple. The USB 3.0 and Type-C connectivity made it a breeze to connect to my laptop, and it was recognized immediately. I loved that I could also use it with both Windows and Mac OS without any hassle.The 4K playback quality is simply stunning! Watching my favorite movies in UHD has been an absolute game-changer—every detail pops, and the color accuracy is superb. The 3D Blu Ray functionality is a fantastic bonus for those who enjoy immersive cinematic experiences at home.One of my favorite features is the built-in SD and TF card port, which allows for easy access and transfer of files. It’s perfect for someone like me who enjoys organizing and backing up media. Plus, the CD/DVD burning capabilities work flawlessly, making it a versatile tool for creating my own custom discs.The design of this Blu Ray drive is sleek and portable, so I can easily take it with me when I travel. It has a sturdy build, and I appreciate how lightweight it is—perfect for on-the-go use!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024
Works perfectly! I was able to rip both blue Ray and ultra definition movies. I tried several software applications and found Make MKV worked flawlessly with this device. A little pricey than other devices but I’m happy with the overall results.
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