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>Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 08:36:15 -0500
>From: Carine Ullom <[log in to unmask]>
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>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum                          <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #6963.5 Recommendation needed: Multistandard VCR &CodefreeDVD (!)
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Sorry for the HTML-post.  Here's that message again.
Carine

Daniel,
We bought the Sharp DV-NC60 VCR/DVD Combo from www.world-import.com (or www.220giftcenter.com).   It's
both region-free and multi-standard! It's a pricey piece of equipment ($540 w/free shipping), but likely not a
lot more than a multi-standard VCR + region-free DVD.  Plus it saves us the hassle (and $$$) of connecting multiple video inputs
to one TV.  We've had 2 for about 6 months with no problems (the dual-use remote control is a little overwhelming at
first).  CAVEAT: According to the specs: "Playback of PAL VHS or DVD movies requires a video converter or a
PAL TV.  Playback of NTSC DVDs also requires a video converter or a PAL TV."  Not sure why a converter is
needed in both instances.  We have our units connect to multistandard TVs so I can't tell you if in fact they work
OK for NTSC or PAL on an NTSC TV.
Regards,
Carine

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Carine Ullom
Director, Language Resource Center/
Instructional Technology Specialist
Department of Modern Languages & Literatures
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY 13617
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315-229-5857 (tel)
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