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

Quote:

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?

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.

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