Confused about Multi Region Blu-Ray
ironjade
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There are lots of multi-region Blu-Ray players available but the small print often reveals that some of them are only multi-regional for DVD playback and on Amazon there's a disclaimer that despite all the wonderful specs, they'll only playback discs coded for Europe.
What I'm after is a Blu-Ray player which will play US 3D Blu-Ray discs, preferably LG and also play video files from an external HD.
All advice welcome.
What I'm after is a Blu-Ray player which will play US 3D Blu-Ray discs, preferably LG and also play video files from an external HD.
All advice welcome.
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multi-zone generally refers to the blu ray equivalent
if you type multi-zone bluray into google you will find some players
but what is your budget?
http://www.mrmdvd.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=159
Not cheap though, £160 upwards...
However you are correct - very many BluRays players can be easily made multiregion for DVDs only.
Coding isn't as prevalent on BD but I myself couldn't have a crippled player as I have always had a multi-region DVD and you can buy any discs without worrying about the region code.
Is this new player for discs you have now or future purchases?
Are you wanting multiregion to take advantage of early release dates?
I use a few sites to check region coding before I buy, I find most if not all are now region free, with the odd exception of course.
The site below may be of some help.
http://bluray.liesinc.net/
I use a HDMI cable to the TV to.
Sadly the laptop is too old and the TV is too new. Plus no 3D
There are a couple of vintage 3D movies being released on Blu-Ray in the US which will be coded for the US. The chances of a European release are slim to none so I thought a multi-region player might be a good idea.
Price isn't an issue, within reason. I just don't want to find I've bought something which doesn't do what I expect.