What DVD ROM to buy? Region confusion

[TokyoElbow]

Hello,
I tried posting in the software section but got no response.
So Ill try here.
Just about what DVD rom I should buy to be able to watch all regions?
Is it the software that makes it possible to watch all regions ? Or is it the device itself?
Hope someone can at least point me in the right direction.
Cheers

[Greg12]

As of January 1 2000, all DVD-ROM's sold for computers are RPC-2, the region info is stored in the firmware and u have to flash the firmware which can ruin the drive and not every drive has a flash avalible.

For set tops, most APEX's r hackable as well as Pioneers.

[TokyoElbow]

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On 2002-01-17 19:04:36, Greg12 wrote:
As of January 1 2000, all DVD-ROM's sold for computers are RPC-2, the region info is stored in the firmware and u have to flash the firmware which can ruin the drive and not every drive has a flash avalible.

For set tops, most APEX's r hackable as well as Pioneers.

Thanks a lot Greg, at last someones replies.
Your a savour.
Now I can get on with all those Japanese manga dvds.

Cheers mate

Elbow



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