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Tired of my old player hanging up at the slightest hint of a scratch. Figure the laser/reader/whatever is getting weak.
Here are my wants: Blu-Ray, DVD, CD. WiFi built in. Would be nice to be able to read files from USB port, also want to have DVD region free.
My questions.
Since I run HDMI out to my processor, I am assuming that the player is doing nothing more than reading bits and sending them to the processor. Is this correct?
Amongst the medium price units, is there much difference between transports and pickups/sensors?
In the pricier units, is the main difference in the processing circuitry? Would I be wasting money to by a "quality" player if I am using an external processor?
To purchase a region free player, most places want at least $100 above retail for the same player retail, and most are last years models. They claim "professional" modifications with life time mod warranties. Are they just doing the code hacks that can be found online and charging $100 for 10 minutes work?
I just looked at a few, but units I looked for didn't have code hacks listed.
Has anyone else looked into code free players? Any suggestions as to a good reliable unit in the under $200 price range?
Thanks.
Great, Just noticed I cant spell advice. Can't figure how to edit the header. Oh well.
Here are my wants: Blu-Ray, DVD, CD. WiFi built in. Would be nice to be able to read files from USB port, also want to have DVD region free.
My questions.
Since I run HDMI out to my processor, I am assuming that the player is doing nothing more than reading bits and sending them to the processor. Is this correct?
Amongst the medium price units, is there much difference between transports and pickups/sensors?
In the pricier units, is the main difference in the processing circuitry? Would I be wasting money to by a "quality" player if I am using an external processor?
To purchase a region free player, most places want at least $100 above retail for the same player retail, and most are last years models. They claim "professional" modifications with life time mod warranties. Are they just doing the code hacks that can be found online and charging $100 for 10 minutes work?
I just looked at a few, but units I looked for didn't have code hacks listed.
Has anyone else looked into code free players? Any suggestions as to a good reliable unit in the under $200 price range?
Thanks.
Great, Just noticed I cant spell advice. Can't figure how to edit the header. Oh well.
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