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Apparently, though I haven't tested it, the Oppo BPD-83 can switch Blu-ray regions as well. ]]>Jun 24th 2009 2:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/Jun 24th 2009 7:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/Jun 24th 2009 3:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/Jun 25th 2009 3:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/Jun 25th 2009 3:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/Jun 24th 2009 3:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/
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]]>Jun 24th 2009 3:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/Jun 24th 2009 4:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/Jun 24th 2009 4:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/Jun 24th 2009 4:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/Jun 24th 2009 5:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/I think the Bluray's are region free untill now. From your imported dvd's you just make a copy on the CPU and than you can play them on your PS 3. Just use the program Anydvd. Works great.

Good luck.]]>Jun 25th 2009 4:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/
Some (software) region-free mods need updates when the firmware is updated. Some don't need updates (so far), like the LG200, the Oppo83, the HDI Dune Center, the HDI Dune BD Prime, etc. These are your cheapest option.

Hardware mods (or complete modded players) do not need to be updated when new firmware is loaded, but these are a little more expensive. Many mods/modded-players can be bought from BluRayMods.com (or one of their worldwide distributors), JVBDigital.com, and some others.

In any case, but even more expensive, a HTPC/laptop with BD-player or BD-burner in combination with Slysoft AnyDVD-HD will always do the trick (subscription based nowadays).

By the way, some mods are yet largely unknown (harware/software?), like the Momitsu modded by HKflix. Some players are/were region-free OTB (Out of The Box), like the Australian Kogan (sold out). Personally, I'd stay away untill all the info is out there.

All depends on the price you want to pay versus how easy you want your player to be (and other factors that might be relevant for you).]]>Jun 24th 2009 5:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/
I never went Blu-ray (I dipped my toe in the HD DVD waters, but didn't bother with BD for reasons I've already gone into elsewhere) but have a similar set up, a region free DVD player, and an HD DVD player, sitting on top of one another. Between them, they do the job. The major advantages of this set up are:

1. Doesn't require any convoluted hardware hacking.
2. No fear a firmware update will turn off the region free functionality.

Disadvantage? Well, there's one more remote.
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just maintain an upconverting DVD region free player (Pioneer DV610K, Toshiba XDE500) and add a Bluray player to the mix of component..... And enjoy it immediately :P

no more hassle haha ]]>Jul 4th 2009 9:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/http://www.rapalloav.co.nz/products.php?viewproduct=566&cat=3&sub=&detailid=1330]]>Jun 25th 2009 6:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/
- They are all manual when it comes to switching regions for blu-ray. ( rumors of automatic switching are there but once the model reaches my door step its still manual till now. ) turn it off - select region number on remote - turn on.

- Automatic for DVD but there are new discs coming out which do not support setting region 0(auto mode for those using remote mod) but will work if you set it to any of the other 7 regions.

So basically just compare decks without taking in mind the multi-region factor which till now for Blu-ray has to be a mod-chip and for dvd can be remote hack - firmware depending on your model.

Again my info is not bleeding edge but a month ago I ended up modding a BD-30 because there was no other option available. For standard DVD's a remote hack is common if you search through google and it also worked perfectly. Mod cost price ( 250US ) with a special discount.]]>Jun 27th 2009 12:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/So is there a way to get the source code and juste simply program the Chips?]]>Nov 5th 2009 12:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/ask-engadget-hd-best-region-free-blu-ray-player-solution/Aug 13th 2009 7:26PM