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You should Google for reviews of the different makes/models and then compare them that way for a start.
Well at the very least you should download the specs from the respective manufacturers' websites and compare the features of the two machines to get a better idea of what each offers.
Well I dont know anything about these specific models - all I know is that in general - you can use codes to turn a region 2 Phillips DVD player into a multi region DVD player (not illegal to do so) - that allows you to buy DVDs abroad or on CD Wow at cheaper prices.
But Sony's actually need to be chipped - which is more complex and expensive. I have hacked my 80 GB Phillips DVD HD player succesfully (a few button presses on the remote)
You'd also need to give more details on your question.More details, please, Sol.
You'd also need to give more details on your question.
Do you want more details on the chipping of the sony or the phillips models?
As mentioned above, one needs simple codes which unlock extra features (the Phillips models - similiar to sim unlocking a mobile phone by entering codes), while the other (Sony) actually needs you to "chip" the unit [mess around with internal hardware].
The steps needed to make the DVD player multi-region would surely be part of that decision making process.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regional_lockout#DVDsDVD codes that bypass regional lockouts
There are a few established websites on the Internet dedicated to defeating DVD regional locks on home DVD players. Many DVD player models have a unique region defeating unlock code that can be tapped into its remote control to make it region-free, allowing the owner to watch DVDs bought from anywhere in the world. AllDVDCodes.com is an example of a subscription website that gives DVD player owners' these privileges. It contains a large database of DVD unlock codes that will make a player multi-region using the routines explained above.
I'm no longer a fan of Philips. I had an 80gb model of theirs. It was just unreliable, the usability was poor too. My experience of the Sony HX720 is much better. Multi-region modding is no longer as important as it used to be, now that titles are readily available. Two alternatives would be: 1: Buy a cheap, mod-friendly player for any non Region 2 discs or 2: Rip your discs and recreate them as all-region.I know there are dozens of discussions here about DVD Hard Drives but I'm hoping an expert out there could give me a view on these two models currently in the sale at Powercity -
Sony HX520 RDR-HX520 80 GB - E362
Philips R3450 DVDR 3450H 160 GB - E340
Being clueless about these things I'm wondering why an 80GB model is dearer than a 160GB? I know Sony is generally dearer than Philips but is that Philips model missing all kinds of features when it's so cheap (relatively)?
Any help would be appreciated!
I'm no longer a fan of Philips. I had an 80gb model of theirs. It was just unreliable, the usability was poor too. My experience of the Sony HX720 is much better. Multi-region modding is no longer as important as it used to be, now that titles are readily available. Two alternatives would be: 1: Buy a cheap, mod-friendly player for any non Region 2 discs or 2: Rip your discs and recreate them as all-region.
I presume that there exist specialised disucssion forums in which you might be able to post your functional specification above and have those functions translated into specific technical specifications and maybe even specific product recommendations by other contributors? Might be worth a shot searching for something like that just in case AAM users can't make similar recommendations?Before Clubman leaps in I have tried - you have no idea how hard! - to find a machine that meets these requirements but I don't know enough about the technical side (eg what works hassle-free with NTL Digital) to be confident enough to take the leap.
I presume that there exist specialised disucssion forums
I know there are dozens of discussions here about DVD Hard Drives but I'm hoping an expert out there could give me a view on these two models currently in the sale at Powercity -
Sony HX520 RDR-HX520 80 GB - E362
Philips R3450 DVDR 3450H 160 GB - E340
Being clueless about these things I'm wondering why an 80GB model is dearer than a 160GB? I know Sony is generally dearer than Philips but is that Philips model missing all kinds of features when it's so cheap (relatively)?
Any help would be appreciated!
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