Can I use the firmware updates from the LG site, or is this an OEM drive? Drive information shows manufacturer as Hitachi-LG
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Hi! Sorry I don't have an answer for you. I returned the unit inmediately after receiving it because it came with the wrong software. It was such a bad experience that I decided never again to buy anything with the label "LG" on it. Sincerely, Alberto.
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Hi Steve: I Can't verify, already installed in a customer's server. FW revision # looks familiar. I wouldn't bank on getting another drive with the same firmware on a different order - sometimes they are different on the same order. I use the RAID Controller (Adaptec) to update firmware on disks to get them the same.
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If you are using any of the top 100 Linux Distros, software has been included for several years. Or it is a free download. I use an older LG model often for data backup, instead of depending upon an external 6 TB hard drive.
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The company has been out of business since December of 2010, and I would highly doubt that anyone still has files from back then. I've scoured the internet for anything related to firmware upgrades and I don't see any publications or even announcements for a firmware update. I just figured that was one of the downfalls of this frame. About your only option is to manually change the names of the files on your memory card and shuffle them that way.
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I have never had to update any firmware. I just load the copy and duplicate, I have never had to do that on any of my machines and I have been doing it fora long time.
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Western Digital's support portal doesn't say, and honestly once the drive dies your warranty is forever impacted, as you only have a year from the refurbished drive before it's no longer supported. In the review I didn't clarify the seller, the seller was EOnline. When I ordered it it was posted as a WD1500HLHX, now my review is showing under a 600GB model so perhaps I'm not the only one they were making that mistake with.
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David, WOW! I am having the exact same problem with this unit. I want to update the firmware because of HDCP issues and it simply isn't possible as of yet. I've followed the SIMPLE instructions at least 10 times on 4 different flash drives to no avail. I called LG but they are clueless. This isn't an issue with the hundreds of HDMI cables that I own as they suggested, its the television itself. Please let me know if you figure anything out, I will do the same for you. I'm planning on calling again tomorrow, but I doubt very much anything useful will come out of it.
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I had (and still have) the same problems (standard def dvd freezing/choppy playback/check disc errors) prior to updating the firmware. I think the problems just coincided with the timing of the firmware update. LG needs to get on this and make things right for their customers.
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If you are talking about a hard drive, I'm kinda partial to WD. I've had a few and none have given me any problem. If LG optical dvd - same comment
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Have you tried googling the part number? I haven't had to get a replacement so dont know but for other appliances, I have just input model name and part name or if I could find it, part number, and there are online parts retailers. LG may even have parts available.
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Yes same problem here exactly, contacted LG only to find out same thing you said. Bought mine in October 2009 and last month it stopped reading discs, any disc. POS is what this unit is. LG thank you for opening my eyes and I will never buy another product with anything LG stamped on it.
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Where did you get the firmware 2.5 ? My BD-P1500 is having problems reading new bluray discs.
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My Amazon order on Dec. 11 produced a cradle with the old firmware. If you need it now, you would be better off at a store where you can inspect the product before purchase. Dual is providing me a free upgrade, but I still need to pack and ship it.
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There are no further firmware updates for this model. I ran into a similar problem, although my unit wouldn't load a Blu-Ray at all, much less play it. After much frustration looking for a non-existent solution, I got a nice Panasonic Blu-Ray player - that does Internet TV *much* better, I might add - and now can enjoy my Blu-Rays while still using the rest of the Samsung unit's "home theatre" functions, which pretty much boil down to the sound system at this point. The short answer is yes, it's crap.
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I received a 2TB Hitachi on June 29th, 2010, and it was RETAIL packaging. I ordered direct from Amazon, not a reseller. I had no issues with the drive, and it is still running strong. It seems that some of the 1 star reviewers later in July got non-Retail boxes. I bought mine when Hitachi was offering a rebate, so I bet Amazon sold out of Retail packaged units by the time July rolled around. Looks like they have the item under investigation now...probably for the packaging.
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The warranty on these drives is not through HGST. When I purchased 4 drives from Oceanside about 6 months ago, the drives were listed as OEM. At time, the price was very cheap ($100 less than any other vendor) that I did not worry to much about the warranty. If Newegg offers the same model with a 3 year, it should be a no brainer where to buy the drive.
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Nothing on the label or packaging about version, it is mostly in Japanese. Burns great on my cheap LG blue ray burner. Burners are so cheap today that you can throw away an old one that gives any trouble! I also have a 3 year old LG burner which I have not tried with these disks. I suggest buying a spindle and if the burner does not like it then replace the burner. BTW: your burner should be capable of writing to 100GB disks too. Check the specs before buying one.