Are U.S. TV's and DVD Recorders Compatible with Colombian System

LaloG says on Jan 25, 2005, 09:24:

We brought our DVD/VHS player, and have had no problems with non pirated media. Even some pirated media works fine, but not always. A friend bought a bunch of pirated DVD´s here when he was visiting, but not a single one worked on our machine. But when he got them back to the US, they seemed to work fine for him (or so he says. He may be lying because we warned him there could be problems, but he spent several hundred USD buying pirated versions, and may not want to hear "I told you so".)
What Tinto says is true. It may be cheaper to buy everything here because of the cost of shipping. We brought only my kitchen equipment I can´t live without, and the new DVD/VHS player which was a Christmas gift just be fore we left the states. There will be customs charges for importing even used items. I think all my kitchen appliances cost us about $5,000 pesos each to import. Not too bad considering the brands don´t seem to be sold here, and would not have been replaceable.
If you need other questions answered, please feel free to email me privately.
Best,
LaloG

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ARMacleod says on Jan 25, 2005, 10:44:

Re: DVDs Slight slant to the thread. If you download a decrypter (free) from the net, you can remove the area codes and the DVDs will play anywhere in the world, You can now purchase a MP3, DVD, etc etc player cost about £20 (USD about 35)which will plug into any TV and you can watch anything that you like.

The one I bought is particularly good as it can accept 240 or 120 Volts 50 or 60 Htz and steps it down to 12 volts. Estupendo!

Get the DVD copy and play, PS: It has to be done legally of course?

Being of unsound mind and dubious disposition, I cannot be held legally liable for any indiscretions."¡El diablo me hizo hacerlo!" But don't worry, be happy.

The brain is like a parachute, it only functions correctly when it is open. Pax vobiscum.

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YEP says on Jan 28, 2005, 13:56:

This site can be quite helpfull when dealing with DVD's
I've just chosen the DVD player section for you up front ... but have a close look at the menus there ;-)

A bit more "nerdy" is www.doom9.org



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