there is now a firmware update that makes the ad-1500 region free. i've just applied it to mine and now i'm playing me region 2 dvd beautifully. pretty good for a $80.00 dvd player. check out the links below for instructions


http://www.nerd-out.com/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=14780&forum=1&7


http://www.nerd-out.com/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=14764&forum=1&9