Mintek MDP-1770KIT 7-Inch Portable DVD Player Kit
Region Code Free?
I bought this unit specifically because a couple of previous reviews indicated that the player is region code free.  This was not the case with my unit as I received it (read on to see how you can change that.)  The Preferences menu does give the option of choosing from a list of regions.  However, when I did this, the player completely ignored the new input.  That is, regardless of the region I chose, it continued to play Region 1 (U.S.) DVD's and refused to play my Region 2 discs.  However, there is a workaround (in the form of a series of entries using the remote control) that can be found at videohelp.com.  When I used this &quot;hack&quot; and reset the Region Code from 1 to 0, all my discs played.<br />I've only just received the player so I can't speak to any other technical or longevity issues - but I sure like the price!