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Posted by littlejoeflub on 01/10/07 02:44
Impmon wrote:
> On 7 Jan 2007 21:45:07 -0800, "hufaunder@yahoo.com"
> <hufaunder@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >It REALLY upsets me that I have to spend extra money on DVD players
> >that can circumvent region codes (my previous players still work
> >perfectly) and then I still can't play them on my computers. So any
> >help is highly appreciated.
>
> Computer DVD-ROM (and DVD burner) all have the region code lock to
> prevent people from using the PC to bypass the lock.
>
> Easiest way: buy a cheap DVD-ROM and set it to the region you want.
> Most DVD-ROM allows you to change region once or twice. So if you
> have one set to region 4 (Europe) and another on 1 (North America) you
> are covered.
>
> Depending on your drive model, there may be a firmware hack (easy way
> but not as easy as second drive) by doing a google for your drive
> model.
>
> There are also 3rd party software that works but I had a hard time
> using it when changing different region. YMMV
Just download the free VideoLAN VLC Media Player from
http://www.videolan.org. It will play any region dvds on your region-1
locked dvd-rom drive with no problems. The FAQ on the website explains
all about why VLC does this compared to other programs.
I originally got this program for it's ability to play busted AVI files
but the ability to play dvds from any region made it even more
valuable. After discovering this feature of VLC I actually started
buying more dvds from outside the USA since I no longer had to worry
about what I would replace my failing Apex 600a legacy player with when
it finally kicked the bucket.
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