Question 1

can i rip my movies to my own computer?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I don't use their DVD-Cloner tool, but I did pay for AnyDVD to allow me access to a factory movie disc (that I legally own) and then Handbrake or CloneBD or CloneDVD work just fine for that. I have an HTPC and I've ripped every Blu-Ray I own. This was much faster than the drive it replaced.

Question 2

You mention this unit can play 4k DVDs with the right software. What software do I need to install?

Accepted Answer

Probably pretty much any media product that says it supports 4k UHD playback. Really what the seller is telling you is that the firmware on this drive is the correct version to be able to read a 4k disk, since the latest version specifically disables that feature. If you use makemkv it is also the version that is "libre drive" compatible. It is a good drive, you are paying extra to have it flashed with the older firmware. If all you want is to play 4k media, there are others that officially support this cheaper, this is more for making backup copies (ripping) of your own media.

Question 3

This drive states 4k friendly. This drive have the older firmware that is capable of UHD copy?

Accepted Answer

'Copy'? You may copy onto your hard-drive.  Remember this drive does not 'write' UHD format.  It only reads.

Question 4

can i use this drive to load windows from the cd it came on ?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can.............
It will read CD, DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray

Question 5

How did you guys who purchased this justify spending that much on the low end ASUS drive and not the high end BW-16D1HT?

Accepted Answer

The 4K "UHD friendly" has a special third party installed bios that when paired with appropriate software such as Blu-Cloner 2020 allows you to reproduce copy protected items in BluRay and 4K. It is NOT standard off the shelf hardware.

Question 6

Can I backup 4k discs using AMD processor?

Accepted Answer

Hi there!

Yes, you would be able to do that. AMD processors are great, especially the newer Ryzen series!

Have a great day!
-AA

Question 7

Let's cut to the chase folks. I have UHD cloning ability software which should be able to create a 4K iso . This drive claims it can  read and play a 4 k disc Can this unit BURN  a 4K disc  from a 4K ISO?

Accepted Answer

No, read only for UHD.  There are similar drives that can write.  With some more cash.

Question 8

Will this drive play 4K blu-ray discs through my compujter (Gigabyte X470 Aorus ultra gaming mobo with Ryzen 1700X processor?

Accepted Answer

Yes. With the right software this drive will play 4K Blu-ray discs.  I've done it.

Question 9

Anyone use on Win 7 sp1 64bit machine?     Specs call for win 8, 8.1 or 10... Have win 10, but want to use on other PC

Accepted Answer

The product specifications mention that the ASUS UHD Friendly Blu-ray Combo Drive Bundle is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. There is no mention of compatibility with Windows 7 SP1 64-bit.

Question 10

I want to upgrade my DVD drive to a Blu-Ray drive on my HTPC.  Can this drive play DVD/Blu-Ray from all regions?

Accepted Answer

I don't know all regions, but I do know I've played Blu-Rays from the Region A and multi-region (A-B-C), and a DVD from the UK on it with no problems.  I have two of these drives now--be sure NOT to update the firmware when you receive it but leave it as-is.  Hope this helps!

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