My Ideal Region Free Player.

[BluPix]

I'm in the US and have been looking around for a region-free player lately. After doing some research, I'd like to buy one that, ideally, fits the following specifics:

1. Plays Blu-ray discs from all regions (A, B and C).

2. Plays DVDs from all regions (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9).

3. Has the built-in capability to convert between PAL and NTSC.

4. Is region free via a hardware modification.

5. Has an internal modification (not external).

6. Will remain region-free even after firmware upgrades.

7. Has 3D playback capability (preferably).

8. Delivers very strong picture & sound during playback.

9. Switches among regions relatively easily.

10. Comes already modified.

11. Has a price that is not too much higher than the region-locked version of the same player, relatively speaking.

12. Comes with some type of warranty (for a couple years or so).

13. Can be purchased for about $300 or less.

Basically, I'm looking for a very good value. I want solid, reliable technical and functional quality, but it doesn't have to be top of the line, either.

Given those guidelines, which players would be the best fit?

[REPLAY]

Originally Posted by BluPix

I'm in the US and have been looking around for a region-free player lately. After doing some research, I'd like to buy one that, ideally, fits the following specifics:

1. Plays Blu-ray discs from all regions (A, B and C).

2. Plays DVDs from all regions (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9).

3. Has the built-in capability to convert between PAL and NTSC.

4. Is region free via a hardware modification.

5. Has an internal modification (not external).

6. Will remain region-free even after firmware upgrades.

7. Has 3D playback capability (preferably).

8. Delivers very strong picture & sound during playback.

9. Switches among regions relatively easily.

10. Comes already modified.

11. Has a price that is not too much higher than the region-locked version of the same player, relatively speaking.

12. Comes with some type of warranty (for a couple years or so).

13. Can be purchased for about $300 or less.

Given those guidelines, which players would be the best fit?

None at $300.

Oppo 103 modification by second party around $700.

[BluPix]

After reading some reviews (pro and user) online. I'm thinking of buying the region-free version of the Sony BDP-S5100 player from Bombay Electronics.