Best region combination of players? - Blu-ray Forum

richieb1971 · 01-20-2008, 07:48 AM

Currently I have a region B 60GB PS3, it suits almost all my needs except being able to watch region A movies.

So I was thinking, if I bought a region A Blu ray player, would I benefit from a standalone, or just a 40GB PS3 from the States.

Also is there any new additions we are waiting for on standalone players?

I noticed recently someone sells region free players now (engadget reported on it I think) but they cost more than 2 PS3's anyway, which defeats the objective imo.

Thanks,

Richie.

Guinness7 · 01-20-2008, 12:59 PM

Probably just another PS3 because it looks like the cheapest and most updated player there is out at the present time.

The Bear · 01-20-2008, 08:26 PM

Go Buy Another PS3. I Like You Have A UK PS3 60GB And I Got Myself A 40GB PS3 Only Thing Is You Need A UK Mains Lead Other Than That No Problems.

Mermen79 · 01-20-2008, 08:39 PM

I would recomend a Panny BD30 for you. It's a good standalone player with PQ a little better than the PS3. Are you going to buy on Ebay? I don't know of any sites that post electronics to the UK.

If you buy from Ebay won't you have to pay really high customs to get it in the UK? I heard that British customs charges really high for any merchandise coming into the country.

I would recomend searching on Ebay UK for a british seller who has a region A player. I've seen them before and it is rather common.

richieb1971 · 01-20-2008, 10:28 PM

I have friends in the USA who will mark the value down so that customs do not bother me. I very rarely pay customs. The last time was about 8 years ago. To be honest I don't know what people do wrong that they get caught all the time.

Some websites even have a special option to get around it hehe.

Mermen79 · 01-21-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by richieb1971

I have friends in the USA who will mark the value down so that customs do not bother me. I very rarely pay customs. The last time was about 8 years ago. To be honest I don't know what people do wrong that they get caught all the time.

Some websites even have a special option to get around it hehe.

How do you get around it? I thought that anything over 18pounds will get charged a fee?

richieb1971 · 01-21-2008, 09:37 AM

If it has no receipt on the outside they go by insurance value. Just mark it down. EMS has $100 free insurance and its trackable via www.usps.com and www.parcelforce.co.uk.

Getus · 01-21-2008, 12:21 PM

But doesn't have the uk a different power supply network dan the usa? First of all a different plug en the voltage is different.

I live in the Netherlands and over here it is different than the usa, so that is wy i didn't bought a region A player for myself.

richieb1971 · 01-21-2008, 01:42 PM

PS3 systems use a 3 pin kettle people worldwide. You just change the lead over to whatever lead you buy that will fit.

The internal power supply of the PS3 universal and does not need conversion.

For any other player, a stepdown converter will by required.

01-20-2008, 07:48 AM	#1
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	Best region combination of players? Currently I have a region B 60GB PS3, it suits almost all my needs except being able to watch region A movies. So I was thinking, if I bought a region A Blu ray player, would I benefit from a standalone, or just a 40GB PS3 from the States. Also is there any new additions we are waiting for on standalone players? I noticed recently someone sells region free players now (engadget reported on it I think) but they cost more than 2 PS3's anyway, which defeats the objective imo. Thanks, Richie.

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01-20-2008, 12:59 PM	#2
Guinness7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:259 Trading Score:59	Probably just another PS3 because it looks like the cheapest and most updated player there is out at the present time.

01-20-2008, 08:26 PM	#3
The Bear Active Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Scotland (UK) 4K collection:607 Blu-ray collection:4617 DVD collection:1680 iTunes collection:2185 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Go Buy Another PS3. I Like You Have A UK PS3 60GB And I Got Myself A 40GB PS3 Only Thing Is You Need A UK Mains Lead Other Than That No Problems.

01-20-2008, 08:39 PM	#4
Mermen79 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:3	I would recomend a Panny BD30 for you. It's a good standalone player with PQ a little better than the PS3. Are you going to buy on Ebay? I don't know of any sites that post electronics to the UK. If you buy from Ebay won't you have to pay really high customs to get it in the UK? I heard that British customs charges really high for any merchandise coming into the country. I would recomend searching on Ebay UK for a british seller who has a region A player. I've seen them before and it is rather common.

01-20-2008, 10:28 PM	#5
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	I have friends in the USA who will mark the value down so that customs do not bother me. I very rarely pay customs. The last time was about 8 years ago. To be honest I don't know what people do wrong that they get caught all the time. Some websites even have a special option to get around it hehe.

01-21-2008, 09:37 AM	#7
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	If it has no receipt on the outside they go by insurance value. Just mark it down. EMS has $100 free insurance and its trackable via www.usps.com and www.parcelforce.co.uk.

01-21-2008, 12:21 PM	#8
Getus Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:The Netherlands	But doesn't have the uk a different power supply network dan the usa? First of all a different plug en the voltage is different. I live in the Netherlands and over here it is different than the usa, so that is wy i didn't bought a region A player for myself.

01-21-2008, 01:42 PM	#9
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	PS3 systems use a 3 pin kettle people worldwide. You just change the lead over to whatever lead you buy that will fit. The internal power supply of the PS3 universal and does not need conversion. For any other player, a stepdown converter will by required.

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