Region B SteelBooks™, I found 2 Players for 206.00 - Blu-ray Forum

jw · 04-20-2009, 03:57 AM

Heres a link to some Region B players, 206.00 shipped to USA. Great deal for those locked Steelbooks. Plus these players come with 2 movies, IAL and O13. I just ordered me one, cheaper than a LG BH200 and will serve my purpose for testing discs and watching the steelbooks.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...r=1-12&seller=

you will most likely need an a/c adapter

jw · 04-20-2009, 04:00 AM

http://www.amazon.com/ADAPTER-PLUG-C...0199981&sr=8-3

Transporter · 04-20-2009, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

http://www.amazon.com/ADAPTER-PLUG-C...0199981&sr=8-3

That's only a plug adapter. Don't forget the different power supply! You'll need a so called step-up converter to transform the US 110V into 220V used in Europe and the rest of the world. I had to go the other way and buy a step-down converter (220V->110V) for my US LG BH200, but could save on the plug adapter since the converter came with ther right socket. The reason is obvious, there's no other plug for 110V but the US.

Minimejer05 · 04-21-2009, 03:05 AM

Might buy the player. But how does one get this converter to transform the so and so? :-x

jw · 04-21-2009, 03:11 AM

20.00 on Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...verter&x=0&y=0

Transporter · 04-21-2009, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

20.00 on Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...verter&x=0&y=0

The player has a 1.1 profile which does not include online functionality. So PIP yes, BD-Live no. Neither does it play DVD+ or MP3.

The power consumption during use is stated as 21 W, so a converter with 55 W like the one for 10 USD should be more than enough. You don't need neither 500 Watt nor the step-down component

jw · 04-21-2009, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Transporter

The player has a 1.1 profile which does not include online functionality. So PIP yes, BD-Live no. Neither does it play DVD+ or MP3.

The power consumption during use is stated as 21 W, so a converter with 55 W like the one for 10 USD should be more than enough. You don't need neither 500 Watt nor the step-down component

This one?
http://www.amazon.com/WATTS-VOLTAGE-...0291515&sr=8-2

Transporter · 04-21-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

This one?
http://www.amazon.com/WATTS-VOLTAGE-...0291515&sr=8-2

Yes, according to the specifications. Step-up AND down is completely useless unless you intend to carry it with you during your next trip to Europe to power your hair dryer.

jw · 04-21-2009, 07:28 AM

lol, never been to Europe, would love to go. I was thinking maybe Amsterdam or France. Never know

American Baron · 04-21-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Transporter

Yes, according to the specifications. Step-up AND down is completely useless unless you intend to carry it with you during your next trip to Europe to power your hair dryer.

I'd love to see jw try to blow-dry his hair with a 1500W Hairdryer being powered by a 55W Transformer

Sorry, couldn't resist

OrlandoEastwood · 04-21-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by American Baron

I'd love to see jw try to blow-dry his hair with a 1500W Hairdryer being powered by a 55W Transformer

Sorry, couldn't resist

I had those transformer boxes in Germany. I had two 300 Volts, I think maybe it was Watts. For all the stuff in my room. There was a 75 one but noooo, my PS2 had be 79 so I couldn't buy the 75. But I only spent $20 on them from a thrift shop on one of the US Bases there.

jw · 04-21-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by American Baron

I'd love to see jw try to blow-dry his hair with a 1500W Hairdryer being powered by a 55W Transformer

Sorry, couldn't resist

me too, i have never used a hair dryer in my life

Wreck · 04-21-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

me too, i have never used a hair dryer in my life

nycomet · 04-21-2009, 02:29 PM

I would be willing to purchase a PS3 from the UK, but I don't know if it would be allowed to ship here without paying insane import fees.

On the other hand, I would probably get confused and mix the two players up. Then I would rupture a vein if I put a US BD into the UK PS3 or vice versa.

DutchBoy · 04-21-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nycomet

I would be willing to purchase a PS3 from the UK, but I don't know if it would be allowed to ship here without paying insane import fees.

On the other hand, I would probably get confused and mix the two players up. Then I would rupture a vein if I put a US BD into the UK PS3 or vice versa.

LOL! Take things a little seriously, do ya?

nycomet · 04-21-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DutchBoy

LOL! Take things a little seriously, do ya?

I know... I know... I need to take a pill.

Kynch · 04-21-2009, 03:01 PM

Put a huge sticker on each "US" and "UK": problem solved + less blood splatter.

Transporter · 04-21-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nycomet

I would be willing to purchase a PS3 from the UK, but I don't know if it would be allowed to ship here without paying insane import fees.

On the other hand, I would probably get confused and mix the two players up. Then I would rupture a vein if I put a US BD into the UK PS3 or vice versa.

I had to pay 184 € tax & fees for the US LG BH200 player here in Germany, but I think US customs are more generous. Ask JW, he hasn't payed a dime for his steels worth more than double of what I bought the player for.

Don't think you have to worry about the wrong disc in the wrong player. Only thing could happen is to reject playing it. And UK & European plug doesn't fit in the US socket either, so you can't damage the PS3. I Think, even if you could nothing will happen because it's only half the power it will need. But never ever try it the other way round here in Europe! That would be a

experience.

jw · 04-21-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Transporter

I had to pay 184 € tax & fees for the US LG BH200 player here in Germany, but I think US customs are more generous. Ask JW, he hasn't payed a dime for his steels worth more than double of what I bought the player for.

Don't think you have to worry about the wrong disc in the wrong player. Only thing could happen is to reject playing it. And UK & European plug doesn't fit in the US socket either, so you can't damage the PS3. I Think, even if you could nothing will happen because it's only half the power it will need. But never ever try it the other way round here in Europe! That would be a

experience.

yes, USPS doesnt charge customs however UPS charges fees as well as chronopost. Just work out a deal with a member comet where you buy the ps3 and have it shipped to that member and have them forward the package for you

nycomet · 04-21-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

yes, USPS doesnt charge customs however UPS charges fees as well as chronopost. Just work out a deal with a member comet where you buy the ps3 and have it shipped to that member and have them forward the package for you

Thanks JB / Thanks Transporter. I will seriously consider obtaining a PS3 from the UK. Will I need a power converter as well as a plug adapter?

04-20-2009, 03:57 AM	#1
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	Region B SteelBooks™, I found 2 Players for 206.00 Heres a link to some Region B players, 206.00 shipped to USA. Great deal for those locked Steelbooks. Plus these players come with 2 movies, IAL and O13. I just ordered me one, cheaper than a LG BH200 and will serve my purpose for testing discs and watching the steelbooks. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...r=1-12&seller= you will most likely need an a/c adapter

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04-20-2009, 04:00 AM	#2
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	http://www.amazon.com/ADAPTER-PLUG-C...0199981&sr=8-3

04-21-2009, 03:05 AM	#4
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	Might buy the player. But how does one get this converter to transform the so and so? :-x

04-21-2009, 03:11 AM	#5
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	20.00 on Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...verter&x=0&y=0

04-21-2009, 07:28 AM	#9
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	lol, never been to Europe, would love to go. I was thinking maybe Amsterdam or France. Never know

04-21-2009, 02:29 PM	#14
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	I would be willing to purchase a PS3 from the UK, but I don't know if it would be allowed to ship here without paying insane import fees. On the other hand, I would probably get confused and mix the two players up. Then I would rupture a vein if I put a US BD into the UK PS3 or vice versa.

04-21-2009, 03:01 PM	#17
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	Put a huge sticker on each "US" and "UK": problem solved + less blood splatter.

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