"Pictures of Vantec 5.25" Enclosure & Slim Version "
I am located in the United Kingdom and cover worldwide. I can deal with international shipping no problem.
Prices For Drive & Firmwares. 10% Discount Included in price, if via PayPal Direct. Please find shipping rates below as prices do not include shipping.
LG-BU40N Internal Drive fitted with Vantec NST-510S3-BK USB 3.0 Slim SATA Optical Drive Enclosure Firmware V1.03MK £116.99 / $146.25
https://ebay.us/elSzFn
LG-BU40N Internal Drive fitted with Vantec NST-510S3-BK USB 3.0 Slim SATA Optical Drive Enclosure Firmware V1.00 £116.99 /$146.25
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264404200026
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"Pictures of Vantec 5.25" Enclosure & Slim Version "
Vantec Slim Sata Optical Drive NST-510S3-BK Now Available on Ebay and MakeMKV
https://ebay.us/elSzFn Firmware Version 1.03 MK LibreDrive Enabled Compatible with MakeMKV Only
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264404200026 Firmware Version 1.00 Compatible With DVDfab and MakeMKV
Vantec Large Sata Optical Drive NST-536S3-BK Now Available on Ebay and MakeMKV
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264300461066 3.10 MK LibreDrive Enabled Compatible with MakeMKV & AnyDVDHD (If you only use MakeMKV then I definitely recommend 3.10MK LibreDrive firmware)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264300459395 3.00s Compatible with DeUHD, DVDfab, MakeMKV & AnyDVDHD
Manners First, I would like to thank Mike Chen for letting me use his web page to advertise my services. The Products and services that I offer on this web page is not affiliated with MakeMKV. I would encourage anyone who uses MakeMKV to buy a licence and support the development of the MakeMKV application that we all love and use. This software is nothing short of amazing. If you are happy with the product and you can afford please donate to the development of the software.
A very special thank you to Mike, for allowing me to advertise my services.
Worldwide-30 Day Money Back Guarantee!!! The Guarantee covers the drive purchased from me and the firmware I supplied with the drive. The drive will be clearly labelled with firmware supplied and with unique eight digit checksum. If the firmware is changed or modified from which I supply then warranty is void. I am happy to flash firmware remotely free of charge for my existing customers.
I pride myself on the quality of service and care, that I offer my customers. When you buy a drive from me. I offer a quality backup, service to my customers that is second to none.
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I thank all my customers for their valued transactions and also to you kind american customers, for their support to my overseas Irish service on this forum.
I am Asmcom. My main purpose on this forum is to serve the MakeMKV community. I do this as a Hobby. I am not under cutting prices as I see it. I am just offering customers value for money and I also donate to charity.
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A special thank you to Mike for his Technical know-how and amazing abilities, he is nothing short of a Genius. He enabled a new 2019 model Hitachi LG-BU40N drive for me recently with (LibreDrive Firmware). This new firmware enabled the drive to allow people to back up their own personal 4K UHD disc collection among other options.
"Products that I offer on Ebay with details & descriptions"
Please find below ebay links for UHD Friendly and Official Optical Drives.
Vantec USB 3.0 External Slim Enclosure fitted with an official LG-BU40N on Firmware version 1.00. I have had great success with this new 2019 model which comes standard on v1.03 firmware. Once flashed to firmware v1.00 the drive works flawlessly and coupled with the Vantec Slim makes a brilliant combination. The Hitachi LG-BU40N is compatible with Mac OS, Windows and Linux. The firmware v1.00 works with DVDfab and MakeMKV.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264404200026
Vantec USB 3.0 External Slim Enclosure fitted with an official LG-BU40N on Firmware version 1.03MK LibreDrive enabled. This Firmware is especially written by Mike Chen to support his world-renowned software program (MakeMKV) which is now the market leader in this sector. I have had great success with this new 2019 model which comes standard on v1.03 firmware. Once flashed via USB to Mike's v1.03MK LibreDrive firmware the drive works flawlessly and coupled with the Vantec Slim makes a brilliant combination. The Hitachi LG-BU40N is compatible with Mac OS, Windows and Linux. This firmware was written specifically for the software MakeMKV and is only compatible with MakeMKV and no other programs
https://ebay.us/elSzFn
Vantec USB 3.0 5.25" External Enclosure fitted with an ASUS BW-16D1HT on Firmware version 3.10MK LibreDrive. Firmware especially written by Mike Chen to support LibreDrive. Programs Supported by this firmware are (MakeMKV & AnyDVDHD)
https://ebay.us/3fVKHS
Vantec USB 3.0 5.25" External Enclosure fitted with an ASUS BW-16D1HT on Firmware version 3.00s. Great versatility with this firmware as it supports four different Software's. Programs Supported by this firmware are (MakeMKV, DeUHD, DVDfab & AnyDVDHD)
https://ebay.us/NvKdYu
Vantec USB 3.0 5.25" External Enclosure fitted with an ASUS BC-12D2HT Cross Flashed to an ASUS BW-16D1HT on Firmware version 3.00s. Great value for money as the Cross flashed drive has the exact same function as the ASUS BW-16D1HT.
Great versatility with this firmware as it supports four different Software's. Programs Supported by this firmware are (MakeMKV, DeUHD, DVDfab & AnyDVDHD)
https://ebay.us/ghMarQ
Vantec USB 3.0 5.25"External Enclosure fitted with an ASUS BC-12D2HT Cross Flashed to an ASUS BW-16D1HT on Firmware version 3.10MK LibreDrive. Great value for money as the Cross flashed drive has the exact same function as the ASUS BW-16D1HT.
Firmware especially written by Mike Chen to support LibreDrive. Programs Supported by this firmware are (MakeMKV & AnyDVDHD)
https://ebay.us/sTdUXG
ASUS BW-16D1HT on Firmware version 3.10MK LibreDrive. Firmware especially written by Mike Chen to support LibreDrive. Programs Supported by this firmware are (MakeMKV & AnyDVDHD). If your primary software program is MakeMKV then this drive would be favourable. From my own testing I have found the ASUS BW-16D1HT to be at least 15 % faster
than the LG-BH16NS55 and other sellers have stated to find this drive to be 25% faster than a LG-BH16NS55.
https://ebay.us/GXruUK
ASUS BW-16D1HT on Firmware version 3.00s. Great versatility with this firmware as it supports four different Software's. Programs Supported by this firmware are (MakeMKV, DeUHD, DVDfab & AnyDVDHD. From my own testing I have found the ASUS BW-16D1HT to be at least 15 % faster
than the LG-BH16NS55 and other sellers have stated to find this drive to be 25% faster than a LG-BH16NS55.
https://ebay.us/QtyxKB
ASUS BC-12D2HT Cross Flashed to an ASUS BW-16D1HT on Firmware version 3.10MK LibreDrive. Great value for money as the Cross flashed drive has the exact same function as the ASUS BW-16D1HT.
Firmware especially written by Mike Chen to support LibreDrive. Programs Supported by this firmware are (MakeMKV & AnyDVDHD)
https://ebay.us/WZ8NDq
ASUS BC-12D2HT Cross Flashed to an ASUS BW-16D1HT on Firmware version 3.00s. Great value for money as the Cross flashed drive has the exact same function as the ASUS BW-16D1HT.
Great versatility with this firmware as it supports four different Software's. Programs Supported by this firmware are (MakeMKV, DeUHD, DVDfab & AnyDVDHD)
https://ebay.us/vqykc1
ASUS BW-16D1HT on Firmware version 3.01. Great versatility with this firmware as it supports four different Software's. Programs Supported by this firmware are (MakeMKV, DeUHD, DVDfab & AnyDVDHD. From my own testing I have found the ASUS BW-16D1HT to be at least 15 % faster
than the LG-BH16NS55 and other sellers have stated to find this drive to be 25% faster than a LG-BH16NS55. A consensus of customers on MakeMKV have found this software to be very reliable. Personally I find firmware versions 3.00s & 3.01 with external vantec to be superb.
https://ebay.us/l5zo2r
ASUS BC-12D2HT Cross Flashed to an ASUS BW-16D1HT on Firmware version 3.01. Great value for money as the Cross flashed drive has the exact same function as the ASUS BW-16D1HT. Programs Supported by this firmware are (MakeMKV, DeUHD, DVDfab & AnyDVDHD. From my own testing I have found the ASUS BW-16D1HT to be at least 15 % faster
than the LG-BH16NS55 and other sellers have stated to find this drive to be 25% faster than a LG-BH16NS55. A consensus of customers on MakeMKV have found this software to be very reliable. Personally I find firmware versions 3.00s & 3.01 with external vantec to be superb.
https://ebay.us/qqKAsz
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I am located in the United Kingdom and cover worldwide. I can deal with international shipping no problem.
Prices For Drive & Firmwares. 10% Discount Included in price, if via PayPal Direct. Please find shipping rates below as prices do not include shipping.
LG-BU40N Internal Drive fitted with Vantec NST-510S3-BK USB 3.0 Slim SATA Optical Drive Enclosure Firmware V1.03MK £116.99 / $146.25
uhdfriendlydrives@gmail.com
"Pictures of Vantec 5.25" Enclosure & Slim Version "
Vantec Slim Sata Optical Drive NST-510S3-BK Now Available on Ebay and MakeMKV
https://ebay.us/elSzFn 1.03 MK LibreDrive Enabled Compatible with MakeMKV Only
Vantec Large Sata Optical Drive NST-536S3-BK Now Available on Ebay and MakeMKV
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264300461066 3.10 MK LibreDrive Enabled Compatible with MakeMKV & AnyDVDHD (If you only use MakeMKV then I definitely recommend 3.10MK LibreDrive firmware)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264300459395 3.00s Compatible with DeUHD, DVDfab, MakeMKV & AnyDVDHD
"Prices For Drive & Firmwares 10% Discount Included if via PayPal direct"
Pre Flashed ASUS BW-161DHT Retail Box £71.10 / $90.30 (with firmware of your choice) V3.10MK Firmware works with MakeMKV & AnydvdHD / V3.00s Firmware that will work with DeUHD & Dvdfab
Pre Flashed ASUS BC-12D2HT Retail Box £64.80 / $80.50 (with firmware of your choice) V3.01MK Firmware works with MakeMKV & AnydvdHD / V3.00s Firmware that will work with DeUHD & Dvdfab
Cross-Flashed ASUS BC-12D2HT to BW-16D1HT Retail Box £64.80 / $80.50 (with firmware of your choice) V3.10MK Firmware works with MakeMKV & AnydvdHD / V3.00s Firmware that will work with DeUHD & Dvdfab
Pre Flashed BW-16D1HT Retail Boxed £67.50 / $86.50 (with firmware of your choice) V3.10MK Firmware works with MakeMKV & AnydvdHD / V3.00s Firmware that will work with DeUHD & Dvdfab
"Drives with Enclosures"
ASUS BW-161DHT Internal Drive fitted with Vantec NST-536S3-BK NexStar DX 5.25”USB 3.0 External Enclosure £119.99 / $154.00
ASUS BC-12D2HT Internal Drive fitted with Vantec NST-536S3-BK NexStar DX 5.25”USB 3.0 External Enclosure £107.99 / $139.00
LG-BS16NS55 Internal Drive fitted with Vantec NST-536S3-BK NexStar DX 5.25”USB 3.0 External Enclosure £99.99 / $128.00 (Out of Stock)
LG-BU40N Internal Drive fitted with Vantec NST-510S3-BK USB 3.0 Slim SATA Optical Drive Enclosure £116.99 / $146.25
Vantec NST-536S3-BK NexStar DX 5.25”USB 3.0 External Enclosure Only Price £39.99 / $52.00
Vantec NST-510S3-BK USB 3.0 Slim SATA Optical Drive Enclosure Only Price £24.00 / $30.85
Special Offer!!!
BE14NU40 / BE16NU50 Refurbish and Service
These cases are fantastic. If your drive has failed. I can replace the internal drive with an ASUS BW-16D1HT.
I am also happy to replace the internal drive with whatever drive you prefer.
Flat Fee for refurbishment of each drive.
£60.00 / $75.00 plus delivery
Shipping Rates Below:
"Shipping Rates"
UK Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed For (2 to 3 Working Days) £4.96 per Drive
UK Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For (1 to 2 Working Days) £11.95 Per Drive
World Wide Rates (Flat Rate)
Royal Mail International Tracked £20.65 / $26.50
"What is LibreDrive?"
https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 19&t=18856
The new safe method of Changing Firmware "Using Asus Modified Flasher"
Thanks to mike we now have a alternative method to flashing firmware read more about it here: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=18873
In some circumstances when Cross-Flashing and doing be-spoke firmware changes I would use Dosflash too. MakeMKV now supports official UHD drives such as LG WH16NS60, LG BU40N and others, which is currently being built on. Hopefully Mike will be adding on some new drives shortly
"Firmware Flashing"
Firmware Flashing advice free. I will do my best to point customers in the right direction as this is generally an easy task and one I do not like charging for.
Any questions or queries on firmware flashing please email me on uhdfriendlydrives@gmail.com
I do this as a hobby and have priced the drives as keen as possible. I donate profits once a year every Christmas and will post details and pictures at this time.
All drives are brand new and tested for 4K Ultra HD compatibility. After the drive has been removed from original packaging and then connected to my computer, I change the firmware to custom firmware which makes your drive able to read 4K Ultra HD discs. Drives are tested by inserting a 4K Ultra HD disc and backing up a movie in relation to the application the firmware has been ordered for. After ensuring that there is no errors I put the drive back in the original packaging. Other than that, it is absolutely brand new. I cannot guarantee you will be able to plug this in and play a 4K Ultra HD disc on your computer. It will, however, READ them. Therefore, with additional third party software (NOT included in with the drive), this can provide you options to decrypt, rip, burn, copy, etc, giving the potential to change a 4K Ultra HD disc to a playable file format. Also, for 4K Ultra HD playback the your computer needs to have a motherboard, monitor and hardware that supports 4K Ultra HD playback as the drive is only one part of the jigsaw.
"Questions & Answers"
Q: What Firmware will you flash my drive with?
A: I will discuss each order or query individually with you and make you aware of what options is available to you.
"Payment"
All Countries outside the UK, I accept PayPal payment at my Paypal email address as follows: uhdfriendlydrives@gmail.com
If you order via Ebay then the payment transaction is by PayPal.
My Ebay Username is "asmcom"
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I can be contacted by Private message or by email at uhdfriendlydrives@gmail.com
Looking forward to helping and supporting the MakeMKV community
. Thanks Harry