region-free optical drive that can burn and play

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COLGeek

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Actually, when you try to play video via Windows, you will have to set a Region Code for most optical drives. Depending on the model, you can only change so many times before a setting becomes "permanent". This can sometimes be overcome by a firmware update for the optical drive itself.

There are some models around (see below) that are "region free". How many regions are you trying to accommodate?

http://www.amazon.com/External-Region-Burner-Drive-Player/dp/B005QJLT7S
 
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otisriedel

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i want to be able to play US and european games as of now. also, that is not region free, as stated in the many reviews.
 
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2 regions. If so, 2 optical drives (each set to a region) might be the easiest, most reliable means of accomplishing your requirements.

I have a "region free" DVD player in our living room (my wife likes to watch TV shows from "down under"). Honestly, it is a bit flaky and will often misread DVDs (a restart will usually solve the problem). My nearly identical Region 1 (US) model elsewhere in the house never has the same problem.

Just something for your consideration.
 
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Exactly, many claim the ability, but most don't actually support the feature.
 
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well it will only be used for downloading games, i won't be using it heavily like you guys were.

 
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