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Old 10-22-2001, 03:15 PM   #1
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All Region DVD Players?

Hey Yall,
I was wondering if you guys had any ideas on me purchasing an ALL region dvd player. I want to get some titles on dvd but they seem to only be in other region codes. (i.e. battle royale, hardboiled(DD edition)

I really wanted to buy the new silver Sony dvd player.. but I'm assuming that doesn't have all region capabilities.

You guys got any ideas?
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Old 10-25-2001, 01:43 PM   #2
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The Sony Model that I want is the Sony DVP-NS700P. It DOES NOT have all region capabilities.

Now my question is if anyone knows how to "mod" this particular Player.. or if anyone know's of a place that sells mod's for this exact player...

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Old 10-28-2001, 08:39 PM   #3
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Modding DVD players is highly illegal.

You can buy a multiple region dvd player (2,3;3,4;1,4; etc.) but if you want a all region player, it will cost you. They run approx. 2,000 + and need to look around on manufactors website. If they don't have it on there (which i wouldn't doubt) you would have to call Sony (or other company) and try to buy one off them, but they are a rare commodity.

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Old 10-29-2001, 01:29 AM   #4
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I don't see how modifying a DVD player that you legally own is illegal. Just like it's not illegal to modify your car, your Playstation, your computer, etc. Is there something in the law that specifically states DVD players?
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Old 10-29-2001, 02:19 AM   #5
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And it won't cost you that much to buy one either. You can get a very decent quality one for under $200.
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Old 10-29-2001, 02:43 AM   #6
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Here's the model I want(Sony DVP-NS700P). Found a pretty good deal on it too i THINK. Can anyone top that price? $230

http://www.buydig.com/cgi-local/shop...est_button=yes;accy=;as=

If only i could get that modded.

Now here's a regular Sony DVPNS400D DVD Player that's been modded by the website company. I think this player is about $200 less w/out the mod. Seems kinda pricey just to get it modded like that. $390

http://www.zonefreedvd.com/codefreed...dvpns400d.html

I just want the Sony DVP-NS700P cuz it's silver!!! The options seem about the same as the DVPNS400D. Anyone know the difference?
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i've got this taiwan model....it plays everything...


it sorta looks like this....but not quite....

http://www.tatung.com/tv/tdv-3000.htm
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Old 11-03-2001, 01:30 PM   #8
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Now here's a regular Sony DVPNS400D DVD Player that's been modded by the website company. I think this player is about $200 less w/out the mod. Seems kinda pricey just to get it modded like that. $390


If you culd find the parts online to modify it yourself it isn't very difficult to do.
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Old 11-03-2001, 05:33 PM   #9
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I don't see how modifying a DVD player that you legally own is illegal. Just like it's not illegal to modify your car, your Playstation, your computer, etc. Is there something in the law that specifically states DVD players?


Doesn't the DMCA have something in it about not being able to bypass blockage systems (copy, region, etc..).
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Old 11-04-2001, 05:52 PM   #10
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If you culd find the parts online to modify it yourself it isn't very difficult to do.

Know anywhere/who that has mod's for the dvd player i want?
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Old 11-06-2001, 07:48 PM   #11
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My roommate has a zone-free DVD drive for his computer. Why is it so hard to get one for the home theater system? Just wondering.
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Old 11-12-2001, 01:02 AM   #12
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I think making the dvd-rom all region is a software crack... Not too sure though. I remember hearing something about that awhile back.

(I want to see battle royale dammit)
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