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Cheapest tool for submitting Disc IDs for UHDs?
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorKvack
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I have a few UHD players, so I can play all my discs. What I don't have is an external drive which I can connect to my PC which reads UHDs, so I can load the Disc IDs into DVD Profiler for UHDs. And I can't create an entry for "Fog City", which comes in a Steelbook without a UPC.

Is my only recourse to buy an external UHD drive? They seem pretty pricey for what I want to use them for. Or are there any Blu-ray drives which can read the Disc Ids of UHDs (even if it can't play them)?

What's the cheapest option out there for this?
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorKishiro
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Hi Kvack 

I would suggest a ASUS BW-16D1HT Drive (which can read both BDs and UHDs). It will cost you around ~94 USD. + an optical drive enclosure if you need that (around 25-60 USD).
Unfortunately I don't know of any cheaper solutions. Maybe you can get a LG BH16NS55 for less somewhere, but you'll also need a drive enclosure/adapter for that one too.
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorKvack
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Thanks. That's probably more than what I want to spend just to load UFD Disc IDs into DVD Profiler.

As far as drive enclosures go, I have this which I could recommend more:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K7HMVQ6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

It plugs into the back of most drives (including the internal Blu-ray writer which I salvaged from another machine) and treats them as if they were external.

I'm curious about the LG BH16NS55, however. I looked it up on Amazon and it doesn't seem to mention UHD support. Are you sure it can read the DISC IDs of UHD discs?
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Thanks. That's probably more than what I want to spend just to load UFD Disc IDs into DVD Profiler.

As far as drive enclosures go, I have this which I could recommend more:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K7HMVQ6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

It plugs into the back of most drives (including the internal Blu-ray writer which I salvaged from another machine) and treats them as if they were external.

I'm curious about the LG BH16NS55, however. I looked it up on Amazon and it doesn't seem to mention UHD support. Are you sure it can read the DISC IDs of UHD discs?


A lot of older LG Blu-ray drives were compatible with UHD though they never mentioned it in the specs. It's possible the newer versions have an updated firmware that disables that capability, but a lot of times you can flash or cross flash firmware to retain or obtain that feature.
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorKvack
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That's great to know. Thanks!
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar Contributorprimetime21
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I've had one from Archagon for a few years but I'm afraid it's finally on its last legs.  It still reads Blu-rays but is only reading about 10% of my UHDs.

I'm looking at the LG BP60NB10 which is about $100.  I'll probably order it soon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079LTC6ML/
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorNosferatu
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I have a few UHD players, so I can play all my discs. What I don't have is an external drive which I can connect to my PC which reads UHDs, so I can load the Disc IDs into DVD Profiler for UHDs. And I can't create an entry for "Fog City", which comes in a Steelbook without a UPC.

Is my only recourse to buy an external UHD drive? They seem pretty pricey for what I want to use them for. Or are there any Blu-ray drives which can read the Disc Ids of UHDs (even if it can't play them)?

What's the cheapest option out there for this?

I have the Verbatim HD 4K External Slimline Blu-Ray and DVD x6 Writer USB-C / A, which was about £90.
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar Contributorprimetime21
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FYI, I bought the LG I mentioned above and it is reading discs my older one wouldn't.
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