I Need a Macrovision Free DVD Player??

[MicoMan]

I can't find any Alba 104's at Argos

The Cyberhome 512 is out of stock on the Richer sounds site

Any other's for under £150??

[Vejita-sama]

Well not sure if they ship to the UK but I know some guys (ok 2) that bought from http://www.dvdcity.com

[KingJohn]

http://www.techtronics.com

look for the price including the chip fitted

[MicoMan]

I don't think ordering from the US is an option as we get charged for import tax (about 5-10%) and VAT at 17.5%. Also we use 240v and use Scart sockets.

Techtronics dont have any under £150 as far as I can see?
Haven't I heard bad things about this company?

I need a UK player which is Macro free with a handset hack and plays VCD on CD-R's.

[maxqa]

You can get the Cyberhome 512 from W H Smiths at £130. I was lucky and got mine from Richer sounds at £120 !

It works fine for VCD and SVCD

[thxkid]

APEX 660 which is a Chinese made player, if you can get your hands on one of these you will be pleased.
They have a Flash Rom inside and you can flash the rom with a CD-R and the upgrades to make the player Macrovison free and region free. It plays......

DVD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, VCD, XVCD, SVCD.

Do a little research, because I hear these machines are sold under other names around the world.
I have heard Raite can be macrovison free and region free. no chip change required in it also.

[KingJohn]

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I don't think ordering from the US is an option as we get charged for import tax (about 5-10%) and VAT at 17.5%. Also we use 240v and use Scart sockets.

Techtronics dont have any under £150 as far as I can see?
Haven't I heard bad things about this company?

I need a UK player which is Macro free with a handset hack and plays VCD on CD-R's.
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**** Techtronics are in the UK ***

You can also buy the chip and fit it yourself. I have a Sony player from them (Chip fitted) Free delivery anywhere in UK

"Haven't I heard bad things about this company?" Have you ?

Well take a look on the site and read the feedback. I orderd mine and 5 days later it arrived, and that included a week-end. It was cheaper than currys or comet with the chip fitted.

£159
http://www.techtronics.com/uk/shop/50-toshiba-sd-110e-110-multi-region-dvd-player.html

There must be more ?

[KingJohn]

No VCD on the above, what about this one

Plays DVD-video, VCD, CDR, CD-RW, CD

£152 + VAT

http://www.techtronics.com/uk/shop/50-pioneer-dv-340-multi-region-dvd-player.html

[MicoMan]

I did know that Techtronics was in the UK, the Vat bit was to the reply above you.

I had a look at the Pioneer and it looks nice and sounds good from reviews I have seen. Not under £150 though but thanks for the info

Some good/Bad things said about Techtronics if you search here
http://www.dvd.reviewer.co.uk/forums/default.asp?Forum=222

[KingJohn]

Your right there is a lot of complants, however Im guessing they sell a lot of players, I hope I dont get any problems, but Im sure they will sort them out.

I normally dont buy mailorder, but when you want something like this chip you have no choice. Maybe its better to buy the player locally and fit the chip yourself.

[P@iNKilleR]

You can buy an eclipse dvd from richer sounds that will allow you to knock the macro off in the menu & it works like a dream!!! they are about £180 pund though thats the problem.

Kev!