Hi all,
First post so hopefully in the right section. I am an avid Australian based movie buff and purchase many dvd and blu-rays. Up till now I have used a region-free DVD player to play US DVDs however I am wanting to play US Blu-rays as often they are cheaper than the UK Blu-rays or sometimes the movie may only be available on US blu-ray. I am aware that the Blu-ray region coding is different to that of DVD however the cost of getting modified blu-ray players in Australia is on the expensive side so have been looking for other options. I thought of buying a cheap US blu-ray player but then would have to fiddle with the power. I do however own a western digital mini media player that has a USB input for external drives. Sooo... would this accept a USB powered portable Blu-Ray player? If so, I assume a US one would be able to play US blu-rays. Your advice would be appreciated.
Thanx
David
First post so hopefully in the right section. I am an avid Australian based movie buff and purchase many dvd and blu-rays. Up till now I have used a region-free DVD player to play US DVDs however I am wanting to play US Blu-rays as often they are cheaper than the UK Blu-rays or sometimes the movie may only be available on US blu-ray. I am aware that the Blu-ray region coding is different to that of DVD however the cost of getting modified blu-ray players in Australia is on the expensive side so have been looking for other options. I thought of buying a cheap US blu-ray player but then would have to fiddle with the power. I do however own a western digital mini media player that has a USB input for external drives. Sooo... would this accept a USB powered portable Blu-Ray player? If so, I assume a US one would be able to play US blu-rays. Your advice would be appreciated.
Thanx
David