EUR110,03
Verbatim Slimline
DVD writer, DVD drive, Blu-ray burner, Blu-ray drive, CD burner, CD drive
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159 reviews
Since one week LibreDrive Compatible!
The Verbatim Slimline (a Pioneer drive) is since 1 week finally LibreDrive/MakeMKV compatible and the region/copy protection of Blurays can be bypassed, and also without having to change the firmware as with LG/ASUS Friendly/Official UHD drives. The drive is also quiet and Linux compatible.
Pro
- LibreDrive/MakeMKV Compatible
- No need to change firmware like LG/ASUS
- Quiet and reliable
- Linux Compatible
Works, power supply via USB cable
Works as it should. I was unsure from the 2nd image of Digitec, on which an additional power connector is to be seen. However, this is not present in the delivered product and therefore meets my expectations. The power supply is ensured via the supplied USB-C Type C (running value) to Type A (PC). In addition, a Type C to Type A adapter is included. Desirable would have been from my point of view a Type C cable and an adapter to Type A.
On my iMac and MacBook Pro, however, the drive works right away and thus meets the expectations. Wonderful.Pro
- USB-C connection
- Power supply via USB cable
- light, well processed, noble
Contra
- USB Type C to Type A cable included with adapter
Fast and reliable
It's pretty much the best on the market and has almost the best price, but it's still a bit expensive, you can't avoid it.
Pro
- Hasn't caused any problems yet, although I have used it VERY heavily.
- Understands everything DVD BlueRay CD
- It's super small and actually quite well designed.
- Very fast at reading/writing data.
- Has USB-C and can be used with only one cable.
- Free 25GB storage BlueRay in the box.
Contra
- Eject button almost never works on the Mac.
- It is a bit loud at full speed. But it is air noise from turning stat from the electronics.
- Green light can be a bit annoying at night.
Very good external Blu-ray drive
After my old Blu-ray drive produced many read errors and no longer recognised some discs at all, it was time for a replacement. The Verbatim recorder (internally a Pioneer BD-RW BDR-UD04 drive) filled the gap perfectly, all tested silver discs were recognised and read without any errors. I haven't looked at the write quality yet, as I rarely need it.
The only negative thing I noticed was the volume when a BD is read at six times the speed; the drive is clearly audible and louder than its predecessor, which, however, only read at just over twice the speed. Physics takes its toll here.Pro
- Compact
- Fast
- No extra power supply unit required
- Reads and writes all discs up to UHD Blu-Ray
- No driver installation required, just plug in and get started
Contra
- somewhat loud at full speed
Drive works perfectly, but additional costs due to software
I use the drive with Windows 11 and USB-C connection - runs without problems.
But with the enclosed CD with outdated Nero software, no Blu-ray discs can be played.
So you need additional software for films in Blu-ray format.
VLC and the Leawo Blu-ray Player are available free of charge for Windows and Mac. VLC supports Blu-ray only with the installation of additional files, but unfortunately it did not work for me. The Leawo player worked, but when playing my Blu-ray disc with the recording of a classical concert, the picture and sound were not in sync and the picture quality was limited. In the end, I bought the Blu-ray player from VideoByte, with which everything now runs perfectly.
In short: the drive is good, but for purchased Blu-ray films you have to find the appropriate - and in some cases ultimately expensive - software. With a little patience it works.
Pro
Blueray drive from Verbatim
Important: Software for playing Blueray films must be purchased, such as "PowerDVD" from Cyberlink.
Pro
- Compact design
- Good reading speed
- Connection via USB A and C possible
- After pausing the film, the whole thing continues to run relatively well (well buffered)
- easy to use
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