[LM_NET] TARGET: Multi-region DVD players

[David Bilmes <dudu4tigers@SNET.NET>]

I have a German teacher who wants to show a DVD which is encoded for Region 2. 
According to the information I found at Amazon.com, this DVD won't play on most DVD 
players sold in our country, since they're encoded to play Region 1 DVDs (see 
explanation below). Does this also mean we won't be able to use a laptop to play 
this DVD? Or does anyone have any suggestions about how we can play this DVD, 
assuming the teacher can get one, without spending $200 for a multi-region DVD 
player. This is all new to me.
   
  Thanks!
   
  DVD Region Encoding

  There are currently 6 global region codes that identify specific DVDs that are 
compatible with the players typically sold in that region. The majority of all 
current titles play in only one specific region unless otherwise noted. Most of the 
DVDs sold by Amazon.com are encoded for Region 1 (U.S. and Canada) only and may not 
work on DVD players in other countries. Listed below are the six regions.
    
   U.S., U.S. Territories, Canada, and Bermuda   
   Japan, Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East, including Egypt   
   Southeast Asia, East Asia, including Hong Kong   
   Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Mexico, Central America, South America, 
and the Caribbean   
   Former Soviet Union, Indian subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, and Mongolia   
   China 
   


David Bilmes, LMS
Schaghticoke Middle School
New Milford, CT
bilmesd@new-milford.k12.ct.us
dudu4tigers@snet.net
www.new-milford.k12.ct.us/SMS/LMC

“When I read about the way in which library funds are being cut and cut, I can only 
think that American society has found one more way to destroy itself."

Isaac Asimov

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