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External Blu-Ray Reader Recommendations, Please

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External Blu-Ray Reader Recommendations, Please

I haven't used the software yet and I'm only now getting my feet wet. I am looking for a DVD/Blu-Ray Reader that I can buy off of Amazon or the like. Really, just something quite modest for the time being would do. This would be my first Blu-Ray reader, baby's first rip, and so on. Here's my list of my minimal needs and also what I don't need:
  1. DOES need to be external and USB.
  2. DOES need to be able to rip Region 2 PAL DVDs in addition to Region 1 NTSC DVDs.
  3. DOES need to be able to rip Region B Blu-Rays in addition to Region A Blu-Rays.
  4. DOES need to be all-in-one; I would probably screw up buying an enclosure.
  5. Would be nice if it were reliable and accurate.
  6. Does NOT need to do UHD. I'm saving that for another time.
  7. Does NOT need to be able to burn any discs.
  8. Does NOT need to be one of those "slim" drives powered only by a USB connection; a separate power supply is fine.
  9. Does NOT need to be blazing fast.
  10. BONUS: If it can rip Region 4 PAL DVDs.
As long as it is under $200 USD, I am quite happy. What are the current recommendations in late 2023?

Thank you for your time and consideration.
 
You can get a Verbatim drive. I now have three drives confirmed that hVe a Pioneer UD04 inside. It does support UHD (with MakeMKV) and Pioneers themselves are considered good.
In combi ation with AnyDVD it of course also can read region 4 discs, same for Region A BDs. But you need to set your region when you get it. You should be Region 2 from what I read.
So you should be able to use my german link. If not, search for Verbatim UHD drive. It's a slim drive with USB C.
Code: 
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07MTP9VKX
 
DeepSpace said:
You can get a Verbatim drive. I now have three drives confirmed that hVe a Pioneer UD04 inside. It does support UHD (with MakeMKV) and Pioneers themselves are considered good.
In combi ation with AnyDVD it of course also can read region 4 discs, same for Region A BDs. But you need to set your region when you get it. You should be Region 2 from what I read.
So you should be able to use my german link. If not, search for Verbatim UHD drive. It's a slim drive with USB C.
Code: 
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07MTP9VKX
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I am in the USA. Most of my collection is Region 1 NTSC and Region A, but I do have some Region 2 PAL and Region B discs I would like to archive.

Do I need to buy two drives, one for Region 1/A and the other for Region 2/B, then?
 
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