Suggestions for Blu-Ray player with multi-region DVD or at least ability to make multi-region.

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CoolKiwiBloke

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#48532 15-Nov-2009 14:37

I'm looking to purchase a blu-ray player and because I have many UK & NZ DVD's I need the DVD side of things to be multi-region. I'm not wanting to get the top of the line job - in fact was hoping to pay $500-$600. I don't mind too much if I have to apply a code or similar to the player to make it multi-region so long as its reliable. Any suggestions?

robjg63

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#273462 16-Nov-2009 11:55

http://www.dse.co.nz/dse.shop/en/product/GH7004 $369
There is mention of it being region free (DVD only) on some websites - would pay to check first though.

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robjg63

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#273466 16-Nov-2009 12:00

http://www.dse.co.nz/dse.shop/en/product/GH7100 ($599)
Samsung BD-P1500

Region Free hack here:
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=34&topicid=32173

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butlerboy

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#274167 18-Nov-2009 10:56

i've got the samsung bd-1500 and it's fairly easy to make region free if you can still find one (it's now been superceded by the bd-p1600). i only paid $399 for mine about 6 months ago.

ilovemusic

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#274532 19-Nov-2009 16:46

Panasonic DMP-BD80

Full featured; onboard HD audio decoding, 7.1 analogue output, DVD multi-zone (done by an official service agent after you buy it).

Superb performance (BD, DVD, even CD).

Nice to use, well built, reliable , great price, often discounted to ~$600.

Radiotron

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#274596 19-Nov-2009 22:03

A friend just bought a Sony BDP-S360, plays region 1 DVD just fine, might be worth checking out

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