Multi-region BD Player on a budget? - Blu-ray Forum

shadylpete · 12-11-2010, 10:57 PM

I'm not looking for something really expensive, I just want a multi-region BD player so I can import some wrestling BDs from the UK. I need something basic. Thanks...

Mahatma · 12-13-2010, 12:36 AM

I join this thread with a similar question: Does anyone know if a region A (US) player will work straight out of the box in europe?And do one have to get a powerconverter,or does the player have like many laptops:a box which takes several different currents?Live in Norway,and am looking at a panasonic bdp 60 player from US to play region A here.

Thanks in advance

mlisette23 · 12-13-2010, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by shadylpete

I'm not looking for something really expensive, I just want a multi-region BD player so I can import some wrestling BDs from the UK. I need something basic. Thanks...

Just saw this post on the criterion thread: https://forum.blu-ray.com/4133624-post22208.html

zombeaner · 12-13-2010, 01:33 AM

I can confirm that, I have the Insignia. It is also firmware upgradeable as far as I know, which makes it better than my Momitsu

shadylpete · 12-13-2010, 02:50 AM

It's interesting that he said it was on sale, but its listed as $130 on BestBuy.com and his post is from today

Zen_Amako · 12-13-2010, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by shadylpete

It's interesting that he said it was on sale, but its listed as $130 on BestBuy.com and his post is from today

I don't know what the deal is with the online price. At the store, I tried to use one of their 10% off coupons on it, and the cashier wouldn't let me since it was on sale for 89.99 (at the register, it rings up @ $89.99 with an asterix next to it, meaning it is on sale).

mlisette23 · 12-13-2010, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by shadylpete

It's interesting that he said it was on sale, but its listed as $130 on BestBuy.com and his post is from today

Your local store might have it for $89.99; I called the two Best Buy's near me and they both had it for that price.

Zen_Amako · 12-13-2010, 05:35 AM

Weird. Maybe they didn't actually scan it at the register.

The Duke · 12-13-2010, 09:29 PM

Anyone knows if that 9113 code on the remote brings up the region "secret" menu on other Insignia models? Looks like that $89 price was only good for a sale over the weekend. I went to my Best Buy and the NS-WBRDVD2 was back up to $129. The have the model very similar - NS-WBRDVD4 - for $85, and the only difference I can see is that it only has a wired LAN connection, no wireless.

EDIT: Never mind, it looks like the WBRDVD4 does the same thing. A google search found this thread down in the Canadian Deals forum here, and a guy in Canada says his WBRDVD4 also brings up the region code menu with 9113.

pandemonium · 12-14-2010, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by The Duke

EDIT: Never mind, it looks like the WBRDVD4 does the same thing. A google search found this thread down in the Canadian Deals forum here, and a guy in Canada says his WBRDVD4 also brings up the region code menu with 9113.

I noticed that post as well and have been trying to find out more info on the WBRDVD4 and its region free capabilities.

Correct me if I'm wrong but from what I've read the WBRDVD4-CA (Canada) can be remote hacked, but the WBRDVD4 (US) can't? Can anyone actually confirm this?

Icedburden · 12-14-2010, 02:39 AM

I'm also on the lookout for one. I don't want to spend mucho $$$ on an Oppo to play imports from the UK.

PrivatePixel · 12-14-2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by pandemonium

Correct me if I'm wrong but from what I've read the WBRDVD4-CA (Canada) can be remote hacked, but the WBRDVD4 (US) can't? Can anyone actually confirm this?

I read the same thing on a different site; I just need to find the feedback post related to this.

PrivatePixel · 12-16-2010, 12:18 PM

Now that the Insignia NS-WBRDVD2 is back to its regular price, I may try my luck with either a Samsung or LG player, as the codes are available here.

skytumblingdown · 12-19-2010, 08:07 AM

while looking into getting a new player, i saw that this player is back on sale for $89 this week. might just give it a go.

psicon · 12-19-2010, 11:23 PM

Just picked the NS-WBRDVD2.
The code worked perfectly. Tried out Mesrine blu and a PAL R2 dvd. Both worked perfectly.
Haven't updated the firmware yet, though.

z4017 · 12-20-2010, 05:09 AM

Any other retailers selling this player?
It's funny I cannot link to Best Buy's website...

svenge · 12-20-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by z4017

Any other retailers selling this player?
It's funny I cannot link to Best Buy's website...

Insignia is a Best Buy "house brand", so unless anyone knows what OEM made it for them, there's not much that can be done for you.

G:Box · 12-20-2010, 01:53 PM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia...&skuId=9892472

Its back on sale

TaxiTom · 12-20-2010, 11:34 PM

do these play 1080/50i content?

psicon · 12-20-2010, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TaxiTom

do these play 1080/50i content?

It played the extras from Arrow's City of the Living Dead which are in 1080i/50hz.

12-11-2010, 10:57 PM	#1
shadylpete Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:923 Blu-ray collection:1757 DVD collection:8 iTunes collection:117 Trading Score:25	Multi-region BD Player on a budget? I'm not looking for something really expensive, I just want a multi-region BD player so I can import some wrestling BDs from the UK. I need something basic. Thanks...

12-13-2010, 12:36 AM	#2
Mahatma Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2009 Location:A bit off... Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:247 Blu-ray reviews:8	I join this thread with a similar question: Does anyone know if a region A (US) player will work straight out of the box in europe?And do one have to get a powerconverter,or does the player have like many laptops:a box which takes several different currents?Live in Norway,and am looking at a panasonic bdp 60 player from US to play region A here. Thanks in advance Last edited by Mahatma; 12-13-2010 at 12:45 AM.

12-13-2010, 09:29 PM	#9
The Duke Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2009 Location:Wild Wild West Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:246 Trading Score:15	Anyone knows if that 9113 code on the remote brings up the region "secret" menu on other Insignia models? Looks like that $89 price was only good for a sale over the weekend. I went to my Best Buy and the NS-WBRDVD2 was back up to $129. The have the model very similar - NS-WBRDVD4 - for $85, and the only difference I can see is that it only has a wired LAN connection, no wireless. EDIT: Never mind, it looks like the WBRDVD4 does the same thing. A google search found this thread down in the Canadian Deals forum here, and a guy in Canada says his WBRDVD4 also brings up the region code menu with 9113. Last edited by The Duke; 12-13-2010 at 09:54 PM.

12-13-2010, 01:33 AM	#4
zombeaner Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Dallas, TX 4K collection:775 Blu-ray collection:5539 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:5	I can confirm that, I have the Insignia. It is also firmware upgradeable as far as I know, which makes it better than my Momitsu

12-13-2010, 02:50 AM	#5
shadylpete Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:923 Blu-ray collection:1757 DVD collection:8 iTunes collection:117 Trading Score:25	It's interesting that he said it was on sale, but its listed as $130 on BestBuy.com and his post is from today

12-13-2010, 05:35 AM	#8
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:257 Blu-ray collection:664 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	Weird. Maybe they didn't actually scan it at the register.

12-14-2010, 02:39 AM	#11
Icedburden Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:87 Blu-ray collection:942 DVD collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:62	I'm also on the lookout for one. I don't want to spend mucho $$$ on an Oppo to play imports from the UK.

12-16-2010, 12:18 PM	#13
PrivatePixel Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:63 Blu-ray collection:999 DVD collection:73 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:8	Now that the Insignia NS-WBRDVD2 is back to its regular price, I may try my luck with either a Samsung or LG player, as the codes are available here.

12-19-2010, 08:07 AM	#14
skytumblingdown Active Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:135 Trading Score:2	while looking into getting a new player, i saw that this player is back on sale for $89 this week. might just give it a go.

12-19-2010, 11:23 PM	#15
psicon Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:1389	Just picked the NS-WBRDVD2. The code worked perfectly. Tried out Mesrine blu and a PAL R2 dvd. Both worked perfectly. Haven't updated the firmware yet, though.

12-20-2010, 05:09 AM	#16
z4017 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Taiwan Blu-ray collection:4 Trading Score:9	Any other retailers selling this player? It's funny I cannot link to Best Buy's website...

12-20-2010, 01:53 PM	#18
G:Box Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:334	http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia...&skuId=9892472 Its back on sale

12-20-2010, 11:34 PM	#19
TaxiTom Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Las Vegas, NV Trading Score:7	do these play 1080/50i content?

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