Do region free blu ray players also play any sort of DVD?

Elizabeth

I want to buy the new Hollow Crown DVD but I don't to wait a year. Also I want a Blu ray player b.c I need one lol. I know that Blu ray can play DVD but can region free also play DVD?

Answer
It depends on the player and on how far the unlocking goes...

You can buy a Blu-ray player that is unlocked for DVD only. This will play any region locked DVDs (codes 1~6), but it will only play Blu-rays for the zone you live in, i.e. Zone A - American continent, Zone B - Europe, etc. So, a player unlocked like this would play DVDs from around so you could buy the Hollow Crown DVD and play it.

Buying a fully unlocked Blu-ray player (Any Blu-ray zone + any DVD region) is possible but it is very expensive.

The alternative is to use a PC and some copy software to make a back-up disc that plays without having to worry about regions or zones. Google is your friend :-)

american blu ray, european ps3?

HAZE

I have star trek original series 1 on blu-ray that I won in the usa. I was wondering if it will work on my ps3. I haven't opened the box yet, as if it doesn't work, I intend on selling it.

Answer
I'm guessing that you are living outside of North or South America...

If so, you have to know that Blu-Ray discs are geographically zoned and most likely you are in a different zone, so you won't be able to read your American Blu-Ray.

I was told that the technology to de-zone a Blu-Ray player does not exist yet (but will eventually come out someday).

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Do region free blu ray players also play any sort of DVD?

Elizabeth

I want to buy the new Hollow Crown DVD but I don't to wait a year. Also I want a Blu ray player b.c I need one lol. I know that Blu ray can play DVD but can region free also play DVD?

Answer
It depends on the player and on how far the unlocking goes...

You can buy a Blu-ray player that is unlocked for DVD only. This will play any region locked DVDs (codes 1~6), but it will only play Blu-rays for the zone you live in, i.e. Zone A - American continent, Zone B - Europe, etc. So, a player unlocked like this would play DVDs from around so you could buy the Hollow Crown DVD and play it.

Buying a fully unlocked Blu-ray player (Any Blu-ray zone + any DVD region) is possible but it is very expensive.

The alternative is to use a PC and some copy software to make a back-up disc that plays without having to worry about regions or zones. Google is your friend :-)

american blu ray, european ps3?

HAZE

I have star trek original series 1 on blu-ray that I won in the usa. I was wondering if it will work on my ps3. I haven't opened the box yet, as if it doesn't work, I intend on selling it.

Answer
I'm guessing that you are living outside of North or South America...

If so, you have to know that Blu-Ray discs are geographically zoned and most likely you are in a different zone, so you won't be able to read your American Blu-Ray.

I was told that the technology to de-zone a Blu-Ray player does not exist yet (but will eventually come out someday).

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Should I get a Playstaion 3 or just a blu-ray player?

KT21

Alright so I already have an Xbox 360, and can't decide if I should upgrade to a PS3 or just stay with my 360 and buy a blu-ray player. Are the PS3's graphics really that much better than the 360's? How's the online gaming experience? ETC. I know in you can now get a 120GB PS3 for about $300. Is it worth it?
Sorry forgot to say this.......... I don't have the money to buy a PS3 right now so I was thinking about selling my 360 to get a PS3. That's the question I meant to ask. I found a great blu-ray player for $100. So should I just buy the blu-ray player or sell my 360 to get a Playstation 3?

Answer
most people get the ps3 cuz it has blu ray then again they both have outstanding graphics. ps3 has bigger online rooms for intense kill zone 2 big online room in that game. they are both good in a way dont believe the other people who say one console is better than the other cuz its not true both have their flaws and both have good things just its up to the buyer to decide if u have a 360 might as well get the ps3 some games are only for a specific console u know. like kill zone only for ps3 and gears of war only for the 360 both outstanding games with killer graphics so its up to u man. its worth buying both consoles. period. i have both and no complains so far so yea its worth it

Do region free blu ray players also play any sort of DVD?

Elizabeth

I want to buy the new Hollow Crown DVD but I don't to wait a year. Also I want a Blu ray player b.c I need one lol. I know that Blu ray can play DVD but can region free also play DVD?

Answer
It depends on the player and on how far the unlocking goes...

You can buy a Blu-ray player that is unlocked for DVD only. This will play any region locked DVDs (codes 1~6), but it will only play Blu-rays for the zone you live in, i.e. Zone A - American continent, Zone B - Europe, etc. So, a player unlocked like this would play DVDs from around so you could buy the Hollow Crown DVD and play it.

Buying a fully unlocked Blu-ray player (Any Blu-ray zone + any DVD region) is possible but it is very expensive.

The alternative is to use a PC and some copy software to make a back-up disc that plays without having to worry about regions or zones. Google is your friend :-)

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is there a portable blu ray player that it compatible with multiple regions and zones and plays dvds?

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Q. I have a mix of dvds from the US and UK. I cannot play them both on my mac because I can only change the region four times. Also, I have blu rays from the US which I would like to be able to play of the dvd player as most of my favorite movies are in this format. I tried looking on amazon (.com and .co.uk) and was not all too sucessful.

Answer
Nope.

What would be the best home theater option?

TODD

I have a 1000 watt panasonic home theater blu-ray in a box. It has quit working. I had always been impressed by the sound quality. But i noticed I hardly used the unit as surround sound, because I have to open the cabinet to use it. I WANT TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY COMPARABLE UNITS TO THE ONE I HAD(as far as sound quality ), THAT ARE JUST SURROUND, BUT THE receiver is IN THE SUB. I noticed eBay has a lot of knockoffs like this(jvl, divinci junk). I was going get a surround and a blue- ray player. Or should I go with the Samsung 1000watt blu-ray in a box, for $250?

Answer
All home-theater-in-a-box systems in your price range are 100% cheap crap. Sorry, but that's the truth. They're built badly, use low quality parts, and you cannot make any speaker substitutions with them.

And, your Panasonic DIDN'T have 1000 watts, companies who make this cheap crap lie, and in a very big way, about the power. It likely had 15 watts, at best.

The only system in your price zone that I could grudgingly recommend would be the Onkyo 3500, going for $249 on Amazon. Onkyo makes so-so speakers, but at least you'd have a proper receiver as the heart of the system. Then, just add a separate disc player.

Better than that would be to get a separate 5.1 speaker system made by a company that makes good speakers, such as a Polk 6750 set from Newegg for $170, then add a solid 5.1 receiver, such as the Yamaha 373 from Amazon for $177. Again, with a disc player to add of your choice.

You give a listen to my suggestions, and you'll hear how much better those units sound than your dead Panasonic.

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Do region free blu ray players also play any sort of DVD?

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Q. I want to buy the new Hollow Crown DVD but I don't to wait a year. Also I want a Blu ray player b.c I need one lol. I know that Blu ray can play DVD but can region free also play DVD?

Answer
It depends on the player and on how far the unlocking goes...

You can buy a Blu-ray player that is unlocked for DVD only. This will play any region locked DVDs (codes 1~6), but it will only play Blu-rays for the zone you live in, i.e. Zone A - American continent, Zone B - Europe, etc. So, a player unlocked like this would play DVDs from around so you could buy the Hollow Crown DVD and play it.

Buying a fully unlocked Blu-ray player (Any Blu-ray zone + any DVD region) is possible but it is very expensive.

The alternative is to use a PC and some copy software to make a back-up disc that plays without having to worry about regions or zones. Google is your friend :-)

What's the best AV Receiver I can buy for $1000-$1200?

AV guy

I have an HD DirectTV DVR, Blu-Ray player, XBOX 360, VCR and a Pioneer Plasma HDTV (1080p) and want a new AV receiver with at least 3 HDMI inputs, with good upconversion and good downcoversion as well. Would like iPod comptabible, satellite radio ready and ability for multi-zones. Thanks for your help!

Answer
As a yamaha owner I may be slightyl biased but the Yamaha - 910W fills all your requirements and more. I love mine and it's been providing great sound, without problem for years.

here is best buy's link to it: (you may be able to find a better price)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8497432&type=product&id=1188561455849

Product Features

* 910W total power: 130W x 7 RMS
* Surround sound decoders include Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Neural Surround and XM HD Surround
* Cinema DSP and Silent Cinema technologies create thrillingly realistic soundscapes; 22 surround sound programs provide extensive compatibility and listening choices
* XM HD powered by Neural Surround
* HDMI 1.3a specification supports with Deep Color (30/36-bit) transmission, 120Hz and 24Hz refresh rates and auto lip-sync compensation
* YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) automatically optimizes receiver output to optimum sound for the room acoustics, checking and adjusting for speaker connections, distances, size, frequency response and sound pressure level
* Night Listening Enhancer offers cinema and music modes, ensuring you won't miss quiet dialog or lose surround spaciousness during low-volume listening; Silent Cinema mode lets you enjoy multichannel audio and video sound through headphones
* Optional Apple iPod universal dock (YDS-10, not included) lets you connect your iPod, iPod mini or iPod nano to the receiver; iPod classic, 3rd-generation iPod nano and iPod touch are compatible with content playback and control only
* Compressed music enhancer utilizes digital signal processing to improve playback of compressed music formats
* Subwoofer crossover offers a choice of 9 subwoofer crossover frequencies; phase switching lets you customize efficiency and performance for the best bass response
* AM/FM tuner with 40 station presets
* Anchor Bay Technology scaler engine independently scales an image horizontally and vertically to further improve picture quality on high-resolution displays (up to 1080i and 720p with HDMI output)
* Multizone capability reproduces separate input sources in up to 3 rooms (zone 2 and 3); power amplifier assignability and speaker terminals allow for independent operation of zone 2 or 3; initial volume setting and maximum volume setting available
* High-performance Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog conversion for front channels; 192kHz/24-bit analog-to-digital conversion for back channels
* Inputs: 4 HDMI, 5 optical digital audio, 3 coaxial digital audio, 6 S-video, 6 composite A/V, 3 audio and 3 component video
* Outputs: 1 HDMI, 2 composite A/V, 1 audio, 2 optical digital audio, 2 S-video, 1 component video monitor, 1 S-video monitor and 1 composite monitor
* 2 + 12V trigger outputs and an RS-232C interface for easy integration with your home theater
* Sleep timer for added convenience
* Dual illuminated preset remotes included; on-screen display for easy navigation

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Where can I buy a region free 3D blu ray Player?

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Kristine A

Where can I buy a region free 3D blu ray Player?

Answer
If you mean "Region free" to play DVDs (as opposed to any zone A; B or C Blu-rays) then in the UK Richer Sounds sell the 3D capable Sony BDPS480 for £99. Doing multi-region for DVD is pretty easy.

By comparison, buying a machine that will play Zone A; B or C Blu-rays is a far more expensive thing to do. You'll be looking at a minimum spend of around £250. This will get you 3D, multi-zone Blu-ray and multi-region DVD though. That will get you the LG BP620 with a hardware chip installed to allow multi-zone Blu-ray. At the moment it's only a couple of LG models, then Pioneer and then Oppo players that can be made Blu-ray multi-zone.

Hope this helps

is there a portable blu ray player that it compatible with multiple regions and zones and plays dvds?

Q. I have a mix of dvds from the US and UK. I cannot play them both on my mac because I can only change the region four times. Also, I have blu rays from the US which I would like to be able to play of the dvd player as most of my favorite movies are in this format. I tried looking on amazon (.com and .co.uk) and was not all too sucessful.

Answer
Nope.

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