Region-Free DVD Player

[lmz00]

Can anyone recommend a decent region-free DVD player? Preferably one with HDMI or component outputs. I have some German DVDs and I'd much rather watch them on my TV than on my computer.

 

[Hibiwa]

I have the older (LG DN798) version of this LG DN898 that works great via component. Easy to make region free. Mixed reviews for the newer one, but mostly +. Can't really go wrong since it's only about $70.

http://www.amazon.com/LG-DN898-1080...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260916404&sr=8-1

My oldie Philips DVP642 is still holding strong after many years too, but those aren't made anymore.

 

[pacifickarma]

I love my Oppo DVD player, but those are quite pricey.

 

[jgiovanni]

You can't go wrong with a Philips 5990 or 5992 (i think the 5992 replaced the 5990 but is the same model). Not only does it play region free but you have the ability to play back media like avi, mpeg (movies that are Dl'd) on it via usb. It does have hdmi inputs.

Check out this link
http://www.regionfreedvd.net/

 

[m0rningbreakfast]

It's kind of weird for DVD players, but usually the cheaper, third-party brands can be region unlocked with simple button presses from their remotes or even flashed via USB or CDRW.

Some of the expensive brand names can do it, but the chances of "modding" them are lower compared to the cheaper brands.

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers

Website has an endless list of DVD player models and the steps to changing their region codes.

Also, if you have a DVD burner and DVD Shrink, why don't you convert and rip your R2 DVD's into R0 DVDs and play them then on any DVD player, albeit a slightly lower quality?

 

[beerme]

Yamaha DVD-S1800 for $80:
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-DVD-S1...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1261178704&sr=8-1


Remote control hack:
http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks/yamaha-dvd-s1800/8808

 

[mitch079]

Thanks Morning Breakfast, the cheap RCA one I picked up a few years ago has a hack