Intercontinental expats will probably be aware that DVD players sold in any given location around the world may not be able to play DVDs produced for a different region of the world. For instance, a DVD player sold in North America (Region 1) may not be able to play DVDs produced for the European market (Region 2).
If this has deterred you from buying DVDs of your favourite classic UK series in the past (many of which are available only on Region 2 DVDs) you may be missing out needlessly – even if your DVD player’s instruction manual tells you that your machine is only capable of playing DVDs from a region other than Region 2.
Kay has been an expat for over 20 years. She set up the British Expat website more than 10 years ago, whilst living in London and missing the expat life. These days she spends much of her time lugging computers and cameras around the world. (Dave gets to deal with all the really heavy stuff.)
Thu 24 May 2012 
DVD region codes – a nuisance, not a showstopper
Intercontinental expats will probably be aware that DVD players sold in any given location around the world may not be able to play DVDs produced for a different region of the world. For instance, a DVD player sold in North America (Region 1) may not be able to play DVDs produced for the European market (Region 2).
If this has deterred you from buying DVDs of your favourite classic UK series in the past (many of which are available only on Region 2 DVDs) you may be missing out needlessly – even if your DVD player’s instruction manual tells you that your machine is only capable of playing DVDs from a region other than Region 2.
You can find out more on our forum:
British Expat Forum: DVD player region codes – a nuisance but not a show-stopper
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Author: Kay McMahon
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