Who can convert my UK machine to play US discs?
If you already own a machine, you can either send it (or the relevant internal board) away to get it modified. Panasonic A100 CodeFreeDVD (among others) will perform the necessary dual eeprom surgery professionally for – deep breath – £150 + vat and shipping. A possibly better option is Upgrade Heaven, who will fit either a 3 or updateable 6 region microprocessor to your existing machine for £59 or £119 respectively, including postage, manual, and 6 months warranty. Techtronics meanwhile, can fit their microprocessor and have it fly off the workbench for £65, Link Electronics for £60. Panasonic A350 Home-Cinema’s board which plays all region 1 and region 2 in NTSC or PAL can be installed for you for around £160 or so, plus the not inconsiderable postage both ways. Techtronics’ MultiMod can be fitted for you, total cost £80, Link Electronics is £75. Upgrade Heaven’s 3 region microprocessor is £79, updateable 6 region for £119. Panasonic L-10 Techtronics will modify your portable with 2
