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by ahow628
Fri Aug 01, 2014 2:37 pm
Forum: MakeMKV for Linux
Topic: Bluray drive recommendations
Replies: 6
Views: 14522

Re: Bluray drive recommendations

I use an external Samsung SE-506BB/TSBD 6X USB for ripping on Debian, so it should work fine on Ubuntu. I've had it for over a year without problems. I'm on Ubuntu and have that exact same drive and it works perfectly, the only downside is the 'riplock feature' which limits it to a max of 2.2x or 9...
by ahow628
Mon Jul 28, 2014 1:11 pm
Forum: MakeMKV for Linux
Topic: Bluray drive recommendations
Replies: 6
Views: 14522

Re: Bluray drive recommendations

The LG WH14NS40 drive works well with MakeMKV under Windows - no experience using it under Linux. I regularly see rip speeds over 6x on BDs, with a high of 11x (rare). I own two of them... Considering replacing one of my older BDs with a third one. Amazon lists them for around $72. Cool. In case yo...
by ahow628
Mon Jul 28, 2014 12:33 am
Forum: MakeMKV for Linux
Topic: Bluray drive recommendations
Replies: 6
Views: 14522

Bluray drive recommendations

I've got an ancient Pioneer Bluray drive (BDC-202 from around 2007) and it basically won't read any Blurays. So, I need a new drive. Any recommendations on a drive? Specifically, I'll be using it with Ubuntu 14.04 which I plan on sticking with until the next LTS since this is on my MythTV HTPC which...