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Best Buy has LG 8x External USB 2.0 Blu-Ray Double Layer Disc Rewriter (Black; BP50NB40) on sale for $79.99. Shipping is free, otherwise, select free curbside pickup as an alterative option. Thanks sxw88

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  • LG 8x External USB 2.0 Blu-Ray Double Layer Disc Rewriter (BP50NB40)
  • Blu-Ray Drive Install Disc for Windows
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Supports multiformat recording (DVD±RW/CD-RW) for versatile use. Records up to 100GB of data w/ up to 8x maximum rewrite speeds (rapid disc burning, erasing, rewriting new data and more). This drive plays back 3D Blu-Ray disc as well. - Discombobulated
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I have been looking for an external Blu-ray drive to rip 4K UHD disk for Plex. I did extensive research. This LG BP50NB40 is one of the cheapest and most reliable options to achieve it. You need to get some files from MakeMKV website to flash the correct firmware. This drive doesn't say that it officially support UHD, but the actual drive in it is the same as the drives that officially support UHD. They are just rebranded with different firmware

I picked mine up, and it came with 1.02 firmware. You want 1.01 or 1.02. Here are the steps to flash it.

1. Download two files from this thread. https://makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=18933​ [makemkv.com]

ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_(Modified) (24.08.2019).zip
and
Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10.zip

2. Unzip the ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_(Modified) (24.08.2019).zip file go into it and find the file HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.02-NM00700-211811011016.bin under the folder
[mk-firmware-pack-20200720] -> [MK] -> [old]

3. Flash the bin file with the .exe file that comes with the zip. You will now have the MK version of the 1.02 firmware.

4. Then use the same .exe file flash the DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin file from the 2nd zip. You will now basically have the LG BP60NB10 drive.

5. Remember this guide is for firmware 1.02 only. If you get firmware 1.01 or 1.03 the instructions are different.
Now you can use MakeMKV to rip UHD Blurays. I just used it to rip the Dynasties from the recent Best Buy deal.

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    Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)
    Reviews: 2,993 Best Buy Reviews
    Product Name: LG - 8x External USB 2.0 Blu-ray Disc Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Disc Rewriter - Black
    Product Description: Easily and quickly record up to 100GB of data with this LG BP50NB40 8x external USB 2.0 Blu-ray Disc rewriter that features 6x maximum BD-R and 2x BD-RE write speeds to help you rapidly complete your tasks.
    Model Number: BP50NB40
    Product SKU: 9243009
    UPC: 058231312942
    Product Width: 5.7
    System Requirements: Intel® Pentium® D 3.2GHz or higher (with USB 2.0); 30GB or more of available space (60GB for Blu-ray Disc authoring); 1GB RAM or higher
    Product Length: 6.1
    Product Weight: 0.6 pounds
    Average Access Time: 200 ms (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM), 250 ms (BD-ROM)
    M-Disc Ready: Yes
    Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 year
    Cable(s) Included: USB 2.0
    Optical Media Supported: DVD-R
    Operating System Compatibility: Windows
    Additional Accessories Included: Blu-ray Drive Install Disc for Windows, USB cable
    Maximum Write Speeds: 6x BD-R/R DL/R LTH; 4x BD-R XL TL/XL QL; 6x DVD+R DL/-R DL; 8x DVD+/-R; 5x DVD-RAM; 24x CD-R
    Included Software: BD-DVD 3D ver. Software bundle
    Drive Location: External
    Maximum Rewrite Speeds: 2x BD-RE; 6x DVD+RW; 6x DVD-RW; 16x CD-RW
    Product Height: 0.6
    Cache Buffer: 4 megabytes
    Dual Layer Media Supported: No
    Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 1 year
    Drive Type: Blu-Ray Player
    Overall Maximum Write Speed: 8 times
    Interface(s): USB 2.0
    Model Number: BP50NB40
    Color Category: Black
    Maximum Read Speeds: 6x BD-ROM DL; 6x BD-ROM; 8x DVD-ROM DL; 8x DVD-ROM; 24x CD-ROM
    For BD-R/RE/R TL/ROM, DVD±RW/±R/±R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW/ROM for versatile use.
    Onto a BDXL disc for efficient operation. M-DISC support ensures reliable data storage.
    6x maximum BD-R and 2x maximum BD-RE write speeds for rapid disc burning, erasing, rewriting new data and more. Up to 6x maximum BD-ROM read speed for fast operation.
    6x maximum DVD-RW rewrite speed.
    For fast disc burning.
    Offers quick disc burning.
    To erase discs and write new data to them quickly. Up to 24x maximum CD-ROM read speed for speedy operation.
    With Jamless Play technology helps eliminate errors for smooth disc burns and uninterrupted playback.
    For fast, reliable use.
    200 ms for DVD-ROM and CD-ROM to assist you in finishing your tasks quickly.
    On most DVD players and DVD-ROM drives for wide-ranging compatibility options. The drive plays back 3D Blu-ray Discs.

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    I have been looking for an external Blu-ray drive to rip 4K UHD disk for Plex. I did extensive research. This LG BP50NB40 is one of the cheapest and most reliable options to achieve it. You need to get some files from MakeMKV website to flash the correct firmware. This drive doesn't say that it officially support UHD, but the actual drive in it is the same as the drives that officially support UHD. They are just rebranded with different firmware

    I picked mine up, and it came with 1.02 firmware. You want 1.01 or 1.02. Here are the steps to flash it.

    1. Download two files from this thread. https://makemkv.com/forum/viewtop...t=18933​ [makemkv.com]

    ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_(Modified) (24.08.2019).zip
    and
    Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10.zip

    2. Unzip the ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_(Modified) (24.08.2019).zip file go into it and find the file HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.02-NM00700-211811011016.bin under the folder
    [mk-firmware-pack-20200720] -> [MK] -> [old]

    3. Flash the bin file with the .exe file that comes with the zip. You will now have the MK version of the 1.02 firmware.

    4. Then use the same .exe file flash the DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin file from the 2nd zip. You will now basically have the LG BP60NB10 drive.

    5. Remember this guide is for firmware 1.02 only. If you get firmware 1.01 or 1.03 the instructions are different.
    Now you can use MakeMKV to rip UHD Blurays. I just used it to rip the Dynasties from the recent Best Buy deal.

    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-8...Id=9243009

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    Btw, just checked on amazon historic prices for the same item.. item goes on sale quite often at $70.
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    Just my two cents, but I have seen this particular external drive go for as low as $40 on both Amazon and eBay and purchased it a few years back for that price. Also, keep in mind that this has a USB 2.0 I/O, which can result in terribly slow disc reads. I recommend purchasing the LG HL BU50N drive, which ranges from $60-70 and installing it in a USB 3.0 enclosure, which are found on Amazon for under $20.
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    USB 2.0 is probably too slow to rip UHD. LG WH14NS40 is a popular internal drive to rip 4k.

    Here is the list of all supported drives https://makemkv.com/forum/viewtop...16&t=19634.
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    10-20-2020 at 03:46 PM.
    10-20-2020 at 03:46 PM.
    Quote from pokymon :
    Ripping is hard now a days. I got some blurays from RedBox and failed during ripping process.
    What drive and what software did you use? MakeMKV makes it fool proof. Almost at least.
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    10-20-2020 at 03:48 PM.
    10-20-2020 at 03:48 PM.
    Quote from pokymon :
    Ripping is hard now a days. I got some blurays from RedBox and failed during ripping process.
    Know why it fails?

    edit: my spelling sucks lol
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    Is USB 2.0 a bottleneck? Any suggestions for an internal drive?
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    Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank sxw88

    10-20-2020 at 04:04 PM.
    Quote from FierceDeityLink :
    Is USB 2.0 a bottleneck? Any suggestions for an internal drive?
    USB 2.0 is probably too slow to rip UHD. LG WH14NS40 is a popular internal drive to rip 4k.

    Here is the list of all supported drives https://makemkv.com/forum/viewtop...16&t=19634.
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    Thanks need to rip some 3D blu-rays
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    What software do you use?
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    What software do you use?

    No idea but I have like 300 of them where sometimes I'd like to take and watch at my parents with their OLED. probably will use make MKV or TS muxer etc
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    Quote from sxw88 :
    What drive and what software did you use? MakeMKV makes it fool proof. Almost at least.
    Could have been a scratched/damaged disk -- I've had a fair amount of 4K BRs fail during playback from Redbox.
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    10-20-2020 at 04:35 PM.
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    Dumb question. Can this be used to rip FLAC or WAV files from an audio CD?
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    Quote from satpakinus :
    Dumb question. Can this be used to rip FLAC or WAV files from an audio CD?
    Yeah. You just need the right software. I use EZ CD Audio Converter. You just need a regular CD/DVD drive for this purpose. This drive is overkill.
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    Quote from sxw88 :
    Yeah. You just need the right software. I use EZ CD Audio Converter. You just need a regular CD/DVD drive for this purpose. This drive is overkill.

    Thanks. I wanted an all-in-one drive.. have both 4K UHD and CD audios to rip anyways.
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