Persianimmortal
Screenwriter
I have a Panasonic BDT300, a great player I've had since 2010, with everything I need. It can apparently be firmware modded to Region Free for an undisclosed "donation" price. Not really worth the cost/risk/bother, as once again there is only a handful of stuff that I truly want that is locked to Region A for any length of time. Probably better to wait for my player to die, then opt for a new Oppo with the region free mod.
I think I've dragged the thread off-topic long enough, so I think it's best not to go on about this. But basically, artificial regional distinctions are truly frustrating and ultimately pointless in this day and age. I'm sure there's some sort of practical/financial reason why this sort of regional licensing still goes on, but as I say, I can't imagine it is doing any good for the BD market overall, and I really do hope that any more of my favorites don't fall into Olive's hands.
I think I've dragged the thread off-topic long enough, so I think it's best not to go on about this. But basically, artificial regional distinctions are truly frustrating and ultimately pointless in this day and age. I'm sure there's some sort of practical/financial reason why this sort of regional licensing still goes on, but as I say, I can't imagine it is doing any good for the BD market overall, and I really do hope that any more of my favorites don't fall into Olive's hands.