• Armand1@lemmy.world
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    17 hours ago

    I just bought a second PC Blu-ray writer just in case this would happen. Lucky me.

    Looks like they’re still available for now in the UK but at inflated prices sent from America

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B079LTC6ML

    The above supports UHD and is easy to… adapt for legitimate ripping of your Blu-ray. For backup purposes of course.

    I think Panasonic still make some too but I’ve used these for years.

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      16 hours ago

      For internal desktop drives, I have the WH16NS40. After flashing some open firmware on it, it works perfectly for playing and ripping BRs. Looks like I’ll be picking up a spare in case this one dies.

      The MakeMKV forum has a lot of good tips and instructions on selecting and configuring BluRay drives.

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      16 hours ago

      I’m surprised that usb Blu-ray drives are as expensive as they are still, low supply and mostly only niche demand I guess? Was hoping to get one to make some copies of my physical media, but spending $100ish for a usb drive hurts haha

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          12 hours ago

          Yeah, thank you, I’ve seen the LG BP60NB10 recommended a lot for makemkv, ordered one of Amazon, but they’ve been temporarily out of stock for a few days. The article doesn’t mention usb drives, so I think those are safe for a while, at least.

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      17 hours ago

      What’s the make and model number? The link is funky if your AMZN location isn’t set to UK

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        17 hours ago

        BP60NB10, though that may be different by region.

        Also had just as much success, including with UHD BD, with the older BP50NB40.