--- Forwarded Message from David Herren <[log in to unmask]> ---

>Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2002 16:45:23 -0500
>Subject: Re: #6507.3 Code Free DVD Players (!)
>From: David Herren <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum    <[log in to unmask]>
>In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]>

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The Malata DVD-N996 is a particularly feature rich unit that currently 
runs $335.

It is a switchable region player, ie., you _select_ the region code to 
play the disc (defaulting to region '0', no region). This is an advantage 
in that the new Regional Coding Enhancement (RCE) for Region 1 DVDs that 
will prevent their being played on region free players is not an issue for 
this player.

With respect to NTSC and PAL, this unit includes an NTSC to PAL converter 
on board so no multi-standard monitor is required.

Other geeky features: composite, S-VHS & component video outputs, 
Progressive Scan capable, built-in dolby digital AC-3 decoder, coax or 
optical audio out, variable aspect ratios, etc. Cool...very high geek 
sheek factor...

available at:

http://www.planetomni.com/MSDVD_MLTA_dvd-n996_DTL.shtml


On Friday, February 8, 2002, at 02:14  PM, LLTI-Editor wrote:

> As for the PAL issue...  we hook ours up to the video projector which 
> handles PAL.  We don't have a setup with aTV monitor (needing a converter)
> .  But that's a real issue if you don't have a multi-standard projector 
> you can use.

/david

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david herren, shoreham, vermont, usa
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