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LG WH16NS40 16X Blu-ray/DVD/CD Internal SATA Rewriter Drive

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Amazon has LG WH16NS40 16X Blu-ray/DVD/CD Internal SATA Rewriter Drive for $59.99. Shipping is free.

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About this item:
  • Drive type Internal 16X Blu-ray Disc Rewriter, M-DISC Support. Access time : BD-ROM is 180 ms typ
  • Interface: SATA (SATA 1.1a), Buffer Memory: 4 MB
  • Operating System - Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Blu-Ray Disc, DVD and CD Family Read/Write Compatible, Write and Read Quad, Triple, Double Layer BD-R Discs
  • Sustained Rate: BD-ROM: 575.44 Mb/s (16x) max, DVD-ROM: 22.16 Mb/s (16x) max, CD-ROM: 7,200 Kb/s (48x) max
  • Compatibility: DVD+R, RW DVD-R, RW DVD-RAM, Blu-ray Disc
  • Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1

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Amazon has LG WH16NS40 16X Blu-ray/DVD/CD Internal SATA Rewriter Drive for $59.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member cnmuranjan for finding this deal.

About this item:
  • Drive type Internal 16X Blu-ray Disc Rewriter, M-DISC Support. Access time : BD-ROM is 180 ms typ
  • Interface: SATA (SATA 1.1a), Buffer Memory: 4 MB
  • Operating System - Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Blu-Ray Disc, DVD and CD Family Read/Write Compatible, Write and Read Quad, Triple, Double Layer BD-R Discs
  • Sustained Rate: BD-ROM: 575.44 Mb/s (16x) max, DVD-ROM: 22.16 Mb/s (16x) max, CD-ROM: 7,200 Kb/s (48x) max
  • Compatibility: DVD+R, RW DVD-R, RW DVD-RAM, Blu-ray Disc
  • Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1

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Sevallis
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Be aware that many drives that used to be flash-able to handle 4k UHD discs will no longer be able to due to new firmware on newer stock.

edit: other users here say this one is good to flash firmware on latest stock.

Check the makemkv thread on flashing libredrive to make sure you either buy a compatible model, or buy one pre-flashed from one of the forum members who offers this service.

I just got my new old-stock pre-flashed pioneer drive in the mail yesterday from BillyCar11. It costs more than a new stock one, but he has purchased, firmware checked, flashed the drives, and tested them prior to selling them. Apparently, Pioneer uses more reliable parts than LG or ASUS for long term use, but all new pioneer stock is not flash-able with Libredrive currently. I thought about buying one of these, but decided to spend more after my bro-in-law's LG drive failed just as BillyCar and others say they are prone to. Not saying don't buy it, just be aware. this clearly costs less, so it can be a worthwhile trade-off.
drbuns
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I got a new model and it had new firmware that was tricky to change, but you can still flash for BDXL/UHD support. Good deal.
cnmuranjan
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If, for some reason, this drive is un-flashable (?), return it! Return till 31st Jan 2024.

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I bought this back in 2018 for $70. Combined it with an external housing and makemkv to rip standard and 4k blu rays. Is still working well and I'd recommend it.
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Quote from cdejesus24 :
I bought this back in 2018 for $70. Combined it with an external housing and makemkv to rip standard and 4k blu rays. Is still working well and I'd recommend it.
Be aware that many drives that used to be flash-able to handle 4k UHD discs will no longer be able to due to new firmware on newer stock.

edit: other users here say this one is good to flash firmware on latest stock.

Check the makemkv thread on flashing libredrive to make sure you either buy a compatible model, or buy one pre-flashed from one of the forum members who offers this service.

I just got my new old-stock pre-flashed pioneer drive in the mail yesterday from BillyCar11. It costs more than a new stock one, but he has purchased, firmware checked, flashed the drives, and tested them prior to selling them. Apparently, Pioneer uses more reliable parts than LG or ASUS for long term use, but all new pioneer stock is not flash-able with Libredrive currently. I thought about buying one of these, but decided to spend more after my bro-in-law's LG drive failed just as BillyCar and others say they are prone to. Not saying don't buy it, just be aware. this clearly costs less, so it can be a worthwhile trade-off.
Last edited by Sevallis November 2, 2023 at 06:58 PM.
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Quote from Sevallis :
Be aware that many drives that used to be flash-able to handle 4k UHD discs will no longer be able to due to new firmware on newer stock. Check the makemkv thread on flashing libredrive to make sure you either buy a compatible model, or buy one pre-flashed from one of the forum members who offers this service.

I just got my pre-flashed pioneer drive in the mail yesterday from BillyCar11. It costs more than a new one, but he has purchased, firmware checked, flashed the drives, and tested them prior to selling them. Apparently, Pioneer uses more reliable parts than LG or ASUS for long term use, but all new pioneer stock is not flash-able with Libredrive currently. I thought about buying one of these, but decided to spend more after my bro-in-law's LG drive failed just as BillyCar and others say they are prone to. Not saying don't buy it, just be aware. this clearly costs less, so it can be a worthwhile trade-off.
If, for some reason, this drive is un-flashable (?), return it! Return till 31st Jan 2024.
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Quote from Sevallis :
Be aware that many drives that used to be flash-able to handle 4k UHD discs will no longer be able to due to new firmware on newer stock. Check the makemkv thread on flashing libredrive to make sure you either buy a compatible model, or buy one pre-flashed from one of the forum members who offers this service.

I just got my pre-flashed pioneer drive in the mail yesterday from BillyCar11. It costs more than a new one, but he has purchased, firmware checked, flashed the drives, and tested them prior to selling them. Apparently, Pioneer uses more reliable parts than LG or ASUS for long term use, but all new pioneer stock is not flash-able with Libredrive currently. I thought about buying one of these, but decided to spend more after my bro-in-law's LG drive failed just as BillyCar and others say they are prone to. Not saying don't buy it, just be aware. this clearly costs less, so it can be a worthwhile trade-off.
Wait, so UHD update is not official support?
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I got a new model and it had new firmware that was tricky to change, but you can still flash for BDXL/UHD support. Good deal.
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I picked up some used WH16NS40 for cheap this week. Manufactured in 2015. Don't know much about them. What are the best firmware or flash versions for BDXL/UHD support? Where would I download it and what (if anything) should I avoid?
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Quote from 2deal :
I picked up some used WH16NS40 for cheap this week. Manufactured in 2015. Don't know much about them. What are the best firmware or flash versions for BDXL/UHD support? Where would I download it and what (if anything) should I avoid?


https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/v...16&t=19634
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I picked up some used WH16NS40 for cheap this week. Manufactured in 2015. Don't know much about them. What are the best firmware or flash versions for BDXL/UHD support? Where would I download it and what (if anything) should I avoid?
This looks to be what you're looking for: https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/v...hp?t=20054
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Wait, so UHD update is not official support?
It seems like the film industry leaned on the drive manufacturers in order to have them block out access to 4k UHD discs to put one more roadblock in the way of ripping a disc. The drives can read and write 4k UHD discs, but were firmware soft-locked by the manufacturers.
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What the hell is this for?
Thesd old things called laser discs, and it's design to go in a relic called a drive bay.
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Quote from NaPra :
This looks to be what you're looking for: https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/v...hp?t=20054
That one or the full guide page, which may be more up to date: https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/v...16&t=19634

Just a note, if you just want to read and write to CDs, DVDs, and 1080P Blu-rays, you can just buy this and it will work. Just so there's no confusion. If you don't care about 4K UHD capability, this is a great deal.
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Quote from cdejesus24 :
I bought this back in 2018 for $70. Combined it with an external housing and makemkv to rip standard and 4k blu rays. Is still working well and I'd recommend it.
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