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    DVD region free?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by slik1017, Jun 15, 2007.

  1. slik1017

    slik1017 Newbie

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    I just got a asus fs3v-a1 and was wondering, is there a way i can make the DVD player region free? I know on my regualr DVD player, i can use my remote to hack it but i don't know about notebooks. Sorry if this is a dumb question.
     
    slik1017, Jun 15, 2007
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  2. LFC

    LFC Ex-NBR

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    DVD43 has been suggested in the past. Try a search ;)

    Incidentally, VLC plays R3 Korean import DVDs for me, so maybe that's worth a go. An awesome media player anyway
     
    LFC, Jun 15, 2007
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The best resource for DVD region issues is rpc1.org.

    Use Device Manager to identify your optical drive model number. Google will then give you the manufacturer. Then go to rpc1 and find out your options.

    If you have only got a few DVDs with the wrong region, software such as DVD Shrink can strip out the region coding while making a backup.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jun 15, 2007
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  4. Wiz33

    Wiz33 Notebook Deity

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    I have been using this for over 3 years:

    http://www.dvdidle.com/dvd-region-free.htm

    No messing around/waiting for firmware update and Lifetime free upgrade. my current laptop is like the fouth or fifth laptop I had this on (I go thru laptops every 8-12 months) plus my varies desktop (they last a bit longer). Well worth every penny.
     
    Wiz33, Jun 15, 2007
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  5. redzapper

    redzapper Notebook Consultant

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    I also highly recommend DVDIdle's DVD Region Free. It flat out works and like Wiz33 says, no messing with the firmware required.
     
    redzapper, Jun 15, 2007
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  6. trooper_gs

    trooper_gs Notebook Consultant

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    I would recommend anydvd, it is very handy
     
    trooper_gs, Jun 15, 2007
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  7. Cheerfulnut

    Cheerfulnut Notebook Geek

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    Another vote for AnyDVD - excellent (and tiny) program.
     
    Cheerfulnut, Jun 15, 2007
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  8. slik1017

    slik1017 Newbie

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    thanks everybody!!!
    LFC, yea i was trying to watch my korean DVDs and i had VLC on my old laptop. Gonna download it and try it out.
     
    slik1017, Jun 18, 2007
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  9. Brohymn

    Brohymn Newbie

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    AnyDVD is great. Been using it for a few years. No problems at all.
     
    Brohymn, Jun 18, 2007
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