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Old 08-31-2003, 05:11 AM   #1
Default Re: The purpose of dvd region coding?


in article , Jason H.
Schaumlau at wrote on 8/30/03 7:02 PM:

> What's the point of this? You could play VHS anywhere so why this dvd
> coding nonsense?
>
> I have no problem because I bought a Daewoo 5800 model and it can
> easily be tweaked into region-free mode. Bought it for $89 at Sam's
> Club.
>
> http://www.nerd-out.com/darrenk/Daew...-5800patch.htm


One benefit for region coding for people in region 1 is that DVDs can be
released sooner here after leaving the theaters. The fear was that people
would buy DVDs online from overseas instead of going to the theater.



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