Region 2 vs 1?
08-19-03, 09:44 PM
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Welcme to the board, Rusty!
Sometimes DVDs available in other regions will have more footage, better transfers, more/better features than their Region One counterparts. This should be taken on a case-by-case basis, as sometimes certain studios will have rights to more features/better transfers, etc. Films aren't always distributed by the same studio worldwide and this is the main reason why some DVDs are startlingly different country to country.
I advise you read the FAQ. Again, welcome to the forum!
Sometimes DVDs available in other regions will have more footage, better transfers, more/better features than their Region One counterparts. This should be taken on a case-by-case basis, as sometimes certain studios will have rights to more features/better transfers, etc. Films aren't always distributed by the same studio worldwide and this is the main reason why some DVDs are startlingly different country to country.
I advise you read the FAQ. Again, welcome to the forum!
08-19-03, 09:47 PM
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I pre-fer to buy cheaper Australian dollar DVD than expensive UK Pounds sterling prices. I have used Currency Transfer engines and find that my USA dollar goes further down under (Australia).
I also found that a lot of PAL can be used by both UK and Australia settings on my all region mod JVC, for Regions 2 or 4 which are both PAL (Phase Alternate Line). IMHO
I also found that a lot of PAL can be used by both UK and Australia settings on my all region mod JVC, for Regions 2 or 4 which are both PAL (Phase Alternate Line). IMHO
08-20-03, 11:27 AM
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I disagree. I think that Austrailia's DVD's (for the most part) are way overpriced. I import mine from the UK.
Do a price search first, always.
I disagree. I think that Austrailia's DVD's (for the most part) are way overpriced. I import mine from the UK.
Do a price search first, always.
Do a currency conversion and you'll see that your American dollar stretches a lot further in Australia.
08-20-03, 02:17 PM
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There is no winner, and its all down to how much you want a better version, I get dvds from every place in the world, UK, America, Korea, Japan, Cina, Australia, Franch, Germany. all have better versions of different films, there is no way of ever giving a plane and simple answer! its down to what you want, do you want more extras? DTS? anamorphic widescreen? better packaging? whatever you want they are all out there, and with a little research you can find whats best for you. I personally prefer PAL picture, but if another region has a better dvd I wil get that.
Prices are all about the same in the end, as everyone has sales, but for brand new releases Canada seems to be the cheapest place for me and many others too.
Prices are all about the same in the end, as everyone has sales, but for brand new releases Canada seems to be the cheapest place for me and many others too.
08-20-03, 03:40 PM
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Originally posted by Romerojpg
There is no winner, and its all down to how much you want a better version, I get dvds from every place in the world, UK, America, Korea, Japan, Cina, Australia, Franch, Germany. all have better versions of different films, there is no way of ever giving a plane and simple answer! its down to what you want, do you want more extras? DTS? anamorphic widescreen? better packaging? whatever you want they are all out there, and with a little research you can find whats best for you. I personally prefer PAL picture, but if another region has a better dvd I wil get that.
Prices are all about the same in the end, as everyone has sales, but for brand new releases Canada seems to be the cheapest place for me and many others too.
There is no winner, and its all down to how much you want a better version, I get dvds from every place in the world, UK, America, Korea, Japan, Cina, Australia, Franch, Germany. all have better versions of different films, there is no way of ever giving a plane and simple answer! its down to what you want, do you want more extras? DTS? anamorphic widescreen? better packaging? whatever you want they are all out there, and with a little research you can find whats best for you. I personally prefer PAL picture, but if another region has a better dvd I wil get that.
Prices are all about the same in the end, as everyone has sales, but for brand new releases Canada seems to be the cheapest place for me and many others too.
Yeah....I hear those dvds from Franch....are excellent!!!
08-23-03, 09:23 PM
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Originally posted by Romerojpg
There is no winner, and its all down to how much you want a better version, I get dvds from every place in the world, UK, America, Korea, Japan, Cina, Australia, Franch, Germany. all have better versions of different films, there is no way of ever giving a plane and simple answer! its down to what you want, do you want more extras? DTS? anamorphic widescreen? better packaging? whatever you want they are all out there, and with a little research you can find whats best for you. I personally prefer PAL picture, but if another region has a better dvd I wil get that.
Prices are all about the same in the end, as everyone has sales, but for brand new releases Canada seems to be the cheapest place for me and many others too.
There is no winner, and its all down to how much you want a better version, I get dvds from every place in the world, UK, America, Korea, Japan, Cina, Australia, Franch, Germany. all have better versions of different films, there is no way of ever giving a plane and simple answer! its down to what you want, do you want more extras? DTS? anamorphic widescreen? better packaging? whatever you want they are all out there, and with a little research you can find whats best for you. I personally prefer PAL picture, but if another region has a better dvd I wil get that.
Prices are all about the same in the end, as everyone has sales, but for brand new releases Canada seems to be the cheapest place for me and many others too.
I`ts nice,for once,to see the yanks searching for DVD`s from other countrys .For years,I`ve been hunting down movies from them,and now,all of a sudden,they`ve woken up and discovered that i`ts not only the USA which produces them,and at times,a better product is available if only they take the time and effort to look!
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08-23-03, 11:01 PM
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...yeah....what's that suppose to mean....its not like you know every "yankee" and the way we go about searching for movies....
...there are plenty of people around here that search, know, and are interested in other movies (foreign)...no one ever stated that the US is the only place that produces good films. I suggest you look around this forum to get a better idea pal!
your comment regarding non region 1 titles is also pointless. There are plenty of locations that offer other region dvds for sale or rent....ok?
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O, by the way.....it is "countries" not "countrys"
...there are plenty of people around here that search, know, and are interested in other movies (foreign)...no one ever stated that the US is the only place that produces good films. I suggest you look around this forum to get a better idea pal!
your comment regarding non region 1 titles is also pointless. There are plenty of locations that offer other region dvds for sale or rent....ok?
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O, by the way.....it is "countries" not "countrys"
08-26-03, 03:24 PM
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go to http://www.dvdcompare.org.uk/comparisons for the answers you seek.
