Region Free Blu-ray player recommendations

[Nisei]

Originally Posted by metsfan1545d

honestly id hunt down an oppo even though itll run u over 100 bucks
its truly worth it

Depends.
What makes it "truly worth it"? All I'm using my player for is popping in a disc and watching a movie. In what way would I gain anything by spending at least 3 times the money on an Oppo?

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by Nisei

Depends.
What makes it "truly worth it"? All I'm using my player for is popping in a disc and watching a movie. In what way would I gain anything by spending at least 3 times the money on an Oppo?

Each individual will be different but I can state my Oppo has been worth it for me. I've never had an issue with playing any title on my Oppo 83, it can be made region free, it supports SACD, and it also plays and/or converts PAL and 50Hz content. Oppo also has exceptional customer service in the event you need to contact them. Well worth it for an all in one player which hasn't given me any problems.

[metsfan1545d]

Originally Posted by Nisei

Depends.
What makes it "truly worth it"? All I'm using my player for is popping in a disc and watching a movie. In what way would I gain anything by spending at least 3 times the money on an Oppo?

best pq from a dvd player

easiest region free hack ever

ill admit though id have never spent what they retailed for, i lucked out and got mine for a 100

[Takeshi666]

Originally Posted by metsfan1545d

best region free dvd player is the oppo 981

I already have a region free DVD-player. Several, in fact - I don't want to buy another one just for the upconverting ability, I'm looking to buy a blu-ray player!

[OG10]

I imported a bog standard US BD player from amazon.com - and prepaid the tax / customs. Worked out at just over £100 which is what people charge for mods these days :P

I don't worry about Japan / Korea since they have good releases in the UK for the most part, if not, it is region free.

[Takeshi666]

Originally Posted by OG10

I don't worry about Japan / Korea since they have good releases in the UK for the most part, if not, it is region free.

But aren't Korea and Japan Region A these days anyway? And so's Hong Kong AFAIK.

Region C seems to equal Region 5 and there's like maybe one title from region 5 that dvdcompare actually listed as the best version...and I can't even remember which one.

But yeah, I'm thinking about importing a blu-ray player from US Amazon as well sometime down the road once I get a player that can at least play region B/2.

[dvdmike]

What is the best bet in the UK? I would love an oppo but do not have £500 to spare

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

What is the best bet in the UK? I would love an oppo but do not have £500 to spare.

Ouch, I guess $500 (£309) is better than £500 ($807). Are you able to afford a NA Oppo?

[Sithlord75]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

What is the best bet in the UK? I would love an oppo but do not have £500 to spare

I currently have my Sony S360 for sale if your interested ? I've had it a couple of years now and have had no problems what so ever with it.

Only selling it as i've just bought a new Sony multi-region 3D blu-ray player.

[dvdmike]

Originally Posted by Sithlord75

I currently have my Sony S360 for sale if your interested ? I've had it a couple of years now and have had no problems what so ever with it.

Only selling it as i've just bought a new Sony multi-region 3D blu-ray player.

How much were you thinking

[Sithlord75]

£120.

Comes boxed with everything, you just change the region code with the remote.

There's a picture of it in my HT gallery.

[dvdmike]

Originally Posted by Sithlord75

£120.

Comes boxed with everything, you just change the region code with the remote.

There's a picture of it in my HT gallery.

Not bad, will check what finances I have left after xmas.

[stratford]

No sarcasm intended-that has to be the best bargain any one will find this christmas season

[Sithlord75]

Originally Posted by stratford

No sarcasm intended-that has to be the best bargain any one will find this christmas season

Really ?

I don't know what it's worth to be honest. Yeah it's a 2 year old model but it's still a very good player. Cost me over £300 when i bought it.

[dvdmike]

Will get back to you ASAP but if someone else jumps for it, let it go

[lfrankbaum]

not sure what the big problem here is..i just purchased for 300 dollars ( may be around 200 pounds) a pioneer bd 150 3d/2d multi-zone player through amazons...all the reviews are great..hope this helps

[5th-beatle]

Originally Posted by lfrankbaum

not sure what the big problem here is..i just purchased for 300 dollars ( may be around 200 pounds) a pioneer bd 150 3d/2d multi-zone player through amazons...all the reviews are great..hope this helps

I have just seen it. Does it come Region-Free from the factory or was that done by the seller?

Also, does it play 1080/50i (50 Hz) blu-ray discs?

[lfrankbaum]

yes it comes zone/region free.....not sure about the specifics of that blu-rau..suggest calling them through their web site

[Kryptonian]

Originally Posted by lfrankbaum

yes it comes zone/region free.....not sure about the specifics of that blu-rau..suggest calling them through their web site

I found the player and I'll ask you because it doesn't specify on there, but does it support 7.1?

[5th-beatle]

Originally Posted by lfrankbaum

yes it comes zone/region free

Thank you, I did not know it was manufactured region free. I thought the seller had done something to make it that way.