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187ontheVHS · 12-20-2002, 08:21 PM

I wanna get a region free player that does PAL to NTSC and all that fun stuff. Do these things actually work well? I see a Daewoo one for really cheap. I just need it as a secondary to watch Manic Street Preachers DVD's!! Any help would be great!

**SidcupMartin** · 12-20-2002, 08:25 PM

For a cheap one you could check out either the Apex (which I have) or a Cyberhome 500 (region free after remote hack/ntsc>pal/progressive scan) which is cheap at BB and to which I'm about to get. The Apex has a problem playing R2 anamorphic w/s discs that apparently the Cyberhome doesn't... I'm picking one up tonight as it's only $69 with a $20 rebate.

Remember when you are paying sub $100 they are not going to be great although my little Apex has played everything I've thrown at it for 18 months without even a burp

If you want to splash some cash then check out the Malata's.

Always glad to help a Manics fan out...

187ontheVHS · 12-20-2002, 08:40 PM

Thanks! I'll just go ahead and grab one. I really really REALLY want to watch my Live in Cuba and Forever Delayed DVD's! And Leaving the 20th Century! It's such a shame that these aren't available in North America!

187ontheVHS · 12-20-2002, 08:50 PM

Was just looking at the CyberHome, figure I'll go with that. How easy is the remote hack? How do I get the instructions? Is it permanent? And will I be able to play PAL Region 2 discs without too much trouble?

**SidcupMartin** · 12-20-2002, 09:17 PM

Cyberhome forum - the hack is in here somewhere.

***Wirehed*** · 12-20-2002, 09:47 PM

If you want a real region free player go with the Malata. Do a search here, we've talked about it quite a bit.

I doubt the Apex or the CyberHome can convert PAL to NTSC, btw.

Of course you generally get what you pay for, the Malata is close to $300 but then it's a good DVD player to begin with.

**SidcupMartin** · 12-20-2002, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Seamonkey
If you want a real region free player go with the Malata. Do a search here, we've talked about it quite a bit.

I doubt the Apex or the CyberHome can convert PAL to NTSC, btw.

Of course you generally get what you pay for, the Malata is close to $300 but then it's a good DVD player to begin with.

Both the Apex and Cyberhome convert PAL>NTSC and vice versa although obviously not as well as a Malata.

**SidcupMartin** · 12-21-2002, 03:46 AM

I just picked up the Cyberhome 500 for $49 from Best Buy and after a year or so with the Apex this is like a breath of fresh air (don't laugh

). The PAL->NTSC conversion is a hundred times better than the Apex and it also plays back my R2 anamorphic w/s discs without stretching. What a bargain!

***Wirehed*** · 12-22-2002, 07:38 PM

Can't argue with that, that is a bargain.

**SidcupMartin** · 12-22-2002, 08:28 PM

While we are on the subject there is a guy over on the HTF who swears this performs the same or better than his Malata

12-20-2002, 08:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
187ontheVHS Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, ON	Region Free Player PAL -> NTSC Etc. Question I wanna get a region free player that does PAL to NTSC and all that fun stuff. Do these things actually work well? I see a Daewoo one for really cheap. I just need it as a secondary to watch Manic Street Preachers DVD's!! Any help would be great!

12-20-2002, 08:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
SidcupMartin Director/Moderator Captain Paranoia Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	For a cheap one you could check out either the Apex (which I have) or a Cyberhome 500 (region free after remote hack/ntsc>pal/progressive scan) which is cheap at BB and to which I'm about to get. The Apex has a problem playing R2 anamorphic w/s discs that apparently the Cyberhome doesn't... I'm picking one up tonight as it's only $69 with a $20 rebate. Remember when you are paying sub $100 they are not going to be great although my little Apex has played everything I've thrown at it for 18 months without even a burp If you want to splash some cash then check out the Malata's. Always glad to help a Manics fan out... __________________ eternally putting the kettle on

12-20-2002, 09:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
SidcupMartin Director/Moderator Captain Paranoia Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	Cyberhome forum - the hack is in here somewhere. __________________ eternally putting the kettle on

12-20-2002, 09:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
*Wirehed* Producer/Admin NSFW Off 'the list' Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sacto, Ca --Near Galt, home of LeVar Burton	If you want a real region free player go with the Malata. Do a search here, we've talked about it quite a bit. I doubt the Apex or the CyberHome can convert PAL to NTSC, btw. Of course you generally get what you pay for, the Malata is close to $300 but then it's a good DVD player to begin with. __________________ The Order of the Zombie. The world's greatest zombie culture website. "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wagn'nagl dominos" In his house in R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits for the pizza delivery guy.

12-21-2002, 03:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
SidcupMartin Director/Moderator Captain Paranoia Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	I just picked up the Cyberhome 500 for $49 from Best Buy and after a year or so with the Apex this is like a breath of fresh air (don't laugh ). The PAL->NTSC conversion is a hundred times better than the Apex and it also plays back my R2 anamorphic w/s discs without stretching. What a bargain! __________________ eternally putting the kettle on

12-20-2002, 08:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
187ontheVHS Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, ON	Thanks! I'll just go ahead and grab one. I really really REALLY want to watch my Live in Cuba and Forever Delayed DVD's! And Leaving the 20th Century! It's such a shame that these aren't available in North America!

12-20-2002, 08:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
187ontheVHS Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, ON	Was just looking at the CyberHome, figure I'll go with that. How easy is the remote hack? How do I get the instructions? Is it permanent? And will I be able to play PAL Region 2 discs without too much trouble?

12-22-2002, 07:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
*Wirehed* Producer/Admin NSFW Off 'the list' Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sacto, Ca --Near Galt, home of LeVar Burton	Can't argue with that, that is a bargain. __________________ The Order of the Zombie. The world's greatest zombie culture website. "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wagn'nagl dominos" In his house in R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits for the pizza delivery guy.

12-22-2002, 08:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
SidcupMartin Director/Moderator Captain Paranoia Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	While we are on the subject there is a guy over on the HTF who swears this performs the same or better than his Malata __________________ eternally putting the kettle on

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