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jsrabu
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_ 		9. January 2004 @ 09:09 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Real newbie here!! Can I play a movie in DVD PAL format on my laptop's DVD drive? We have several -- one is Matsushita/IBM model UJDA730. Or do I need to use one of the convertors I see you guys talking about?
Thanks in advance! Jeanie
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drchips
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_ 		9. January 2004 @ 09:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hiya jsrabu,

Yeah, do it.

Watch out for one thing though: DVD Region Codes!!

Your DVD Drive firmware will allow you to change region codes no more than 5 times, then it LOCKS!!

So use a utility called DVD region-Free:
http://www.dvdidle.com/dvd-region-free.htm
well worth 40 bucks...

Almost all DVD Player software will handle PAL/NTSC timing structure conversion without any problems.

WinDVD.
Power DVD.
etc.
etc.

Converters only really come into play when trying to display on a TV, though that is less of an issue nowadays as more and more DVD Players and TVs are multi-standard.

But watch out if you are in the U.S., as they lag behind the rest of the world in supplying multi-standard kit - so it is harder to get it there.

Have Fun....
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jsrabu
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_ 		9. January 2004 @ 10:03 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks! I found the region code option in my WinDVD s/w. Wish me luck viewing "Callas Forever"
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