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Forum: International DVD Talk
02-24-01, 07:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,708
Posted By BearUK

Oh dear...you've got me worried now. I have the...

Oh dear...you've got me worried now. I have the old R1 disc, but I have ordered the R2 Special.

Seems to me many times I order something in the UK a better US release follows.

Some Like it...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
01-24-01, 07:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,103
Posted By BearUK

You can buy VHS VCRs that will copy from one...

You can buy VHS VCRs that will copy from one standard to another, and I guarantee you they cost less than $600. Ebay have them all the time, Samsung and Aiwa are two makes. However, if all you want...
Forum: International DVD Talk
11-17-00, 09:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By BearUK

Lucky you. I got £7.44 customs duty/VAT

Lucky you. I got £7.44 customs duty/VAT
Forum: International DVD Talk
10-04-00, 02:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 752
Posted By BearUK

Fortunately I've never been caught out with the...

Fortunately I've never been caught out with the speedy shipments.

I must confess, although more expensive, I only ever order one disc at a time...
Forum: International DVD Talk
09-25-00, 02:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,004
Posted By BearUK

As I knew from the start the majority of DVD's I...

As I knew from the start the majority of DVD's I buy would be Region 1, I bought a region 1 player.
Forum: Store Forum
09-12-00, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,814
Posted By BearUK

I had one in my save for later and the price went...

I had one in my save for later and the price went up.
Forum: International DVD Talk
08-25-00, 07:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,242
Posted By BearUK

The Computer Exchange in Tottenham Court Road,...

The Computer Exchange in Tottenham Court Road, near Goodge St. tube station, has some DVDs in R1 and R2 for sale. Not exactly great prices, but worth a look maybe.
Forum: International DVD Talk
07-07-00, 09:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 812
Posted By BearUK

I have to ask, why do you guys buy DVDs and NOT...

I have to ask, why do you guys buy DVDs and NOT open them? Seems to defeat the point of having a DVD player if you ask me.
Forum: International DVD Talk
07-06-00, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 717
Posted By BearUK

Shame you couldn't have run a spell check and...

Shame you couldn't have run a spell check and grammer check on it too!
Forum: International DVD Talk
07-06-00, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Posted By BearUK

Ouch, thats bloody expensive.

Ouch, thats bloody expensive.
Forum: International DVD Talk
05-31-00, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By BearUK

I brought home my US DVD players on US trips. I...

I brought home my US DVD players on US trips. I got a really good deal on them, and avoided customs duty by casually walking through the green channel. But unless you are a regular US traveller,...
Forum: International DVD Talk
05-31-00, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 803
Posted By BearUK

I have bought 2 DVD players from the US, and both...

I have bought 2 DVD players from the US, and both play PAL DVDs fine. They need voltage converters, but other than that tehre's no problem. Most modern TVs accept NTSC signals, and if you don't...
Forum: International DVD Talk
05-31-00, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By BearUK

There is 17.5% VAT, and video recorders are...

There is 17.5% VAT, and video recorders are around 14%, and I don't think an extra third on the price is worth it, assuming DVD is taxed in teh same way.

I confess I was worried about my X files...
Forum: International DVD Talk
05-28-00, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 848
Posted By BearUK

Mr Bigglesworth, you're a scam artist.

Mr Bigglesworth, you're a scam artist.
Forum: International DVD Talk
05-27-00, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 848
Posted By BearUK

I will see if I can beat you on the X Files...

I will see if I can beat you on the X Files season 2 DVD set...stay tuned...
Forum: International DVD Talk
05-26-00, 12:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 762
Posted By BearUK

Are we all shopped out? I'm waiting for...

Are we all shopped out?

I'm waiting for Fight Club and Magnolia, but thats not much in a 3 month period.
Forum: International DVD Talk
05-22-00, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 835
Posted By BearUK

I can't see that it matters if it is PAL or not. ...

I can't see that it matters if it is PAL or not. When it comes down to it, the extra lines make for a negligable visible impact. We did some calculations once, and figured sitting 4" closer would...
Forum: International DVD Talk
05-22-00, 08:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,481
Posted By BearUK

WHSmith in London Bridge has it for £68.99!!

WHSmith in London Bridge has it for £68.99!!
Forum: International DVD Talk
05-22-00, 08:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 864
Posted By BearUK

Well, I walk through customs and don't have any...

Well, I walk through customs and don't have any trouble, braving the green channel every time.

If you're TV can handle ntsc then there isn't a problem with playing back R1 discs. If its not then...
Forum: International DVD Talk
05-17-00, 10:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,481
Posted By BearUK

Hmm...I'm still not sure about the 'uncut' status...

Hmm...I'm still not sure about the 'uncut' status of R2 movies generally. Many studios cut a movie before it is presented to the BBFC to pre-empt a snipping session. But from my memory of the first...
Forum: International DVD Talk
05-16-00, 05:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,331
Posted By BearUK

Personally I thought eXistenZ was very average. ...

Personally I thought eXistenZ was very average. I don't think what-her-name Leigh can act all that well. Mr C has FAR too much interest in KY and blood covered gooey fleshy things. And I compared...
Forum: International DVD Talk
05-07-00, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 872
Posted By BearUK

I have used Express, Reel and Amazon for...

I have used Express, Reel and Amazon for international orders. All have been very reliable, although I would say the speed of Reel has been the worst, but is improving...with around a 10 to 14 day...
Forum: International DVD Talk
05-07-00, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 837
Posted By BearUK

I have a Matter of Life and Death on DVD and I...

I have a Matter of Life and Death on DVD and I think it is bloody marvellous. The only complaint I have is that they dual layered the disc and put a layer change on a 100 minute movie...and as I am...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
04-18-00, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,055
Posted By BearUK

the Pioneer. Just check the reviews of both at...

the Pioneer. Just check the reviews of both at www.audioreview.com/reviews/DVD/index_allbyname.shtml (http://www.audioreview.com/reviews/DVD/index_allbyname.shtml)
Forum: International DVD Talk
04-09-00, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 667
Posted By BearUK

As no one has answered your questions yet, I'll...

As no one has answered your questions yet, I'll give a part answer. Yes you can use a power converter. I brought one back from the US, and bought a power converter here in the UK. I would say that...
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