REgion Free DVD Player versus Converting

[jemagee]

So one of my g/f's favorite shows of all time is a BBC show that isn't available in America on DVD yet...on a lark i popped the show name into ebay and found that all the eps are available in a DVD box set for a reasonable price, but they are region 2 (PAL?) compatible.

I've done a little research and found that it's possible to convert them to Region 1 DVD players through ripping, buring, etc...but found people pointing to region free DVD players.

Does anyone have some good direction towards a 'budget' region free dvd player, doesn't need to upsample or hidef or anything, just needs to play these region 2 discs so I can give her a birthday present....i prefer the region free also because it just looks better to play the 'actual' DVD's

Thanks in advance

[WayOutWest]

You can convert the region setting for the DVD player in your PC.  I've read that some PC DVD players only let you do it once but almost everyone I know has a spare one lying around.   You can search the web on how to hack the DVD model you have in your PC.

[jemagee]

You can convert the region setting for the DVD player in your PC.  I've read that some PC DVD players only let you do it once but almost everyone I know has a spare one lying around.   You can search the web on how to hack the DVD model you have in your PC.

I'm looking for a 'tv' version so she can wtach it on the tv if possible

[WayOutWest]

You can convert the region setting for the DVD player in your PC.  I've read that some PC DVD players only let you do it once but almost everyone I know has a spare one lying around.   You can search the web on how to hack the DVD model you have in your PC.

I'm looking for a 'tv' version so she can wtach it on the tv if possible

You should have a TV out connection on your PC or a TV that has an SVGA connection.

[westkoast]

You can convert the region setting for the DVD player in your PC.  I've read that some PC DVD players only let you do it once but almost everyone I know has a spare one lying around.   You can search the web on how to hack the DVD model you have in your PC.

I'm looking for a 'tv' version so she can wtach it on the tv if possible

You should have a TV out connection on your PC or a TV that has an SVGA connection.

Or if you have a PS3/XBOX (not sure if you do or not Jem) you can stream it to the TV from the computer.

[jemagee]

I do have an xbox 360 - i hadn't thought about that possiblity - i'll take a look at it thanks