27.06.2008 13:20 Uhr, Quelle: Hardmac.com

Panasonic DMP-BD30: First Region-Free BD Hack

It seems that the migration from DVD to BD does not things for users willing to get region-free video media player. The first firmware update to allow turning a BD standalone player as a region-free device was released and is dedicated to the Panasonic DMP-BD30. Unlike previous system where only a firmware update was required, here one had to add a chips. bluraymods.com offers either the already hacked Panasonic DMP-BD30, or the region-free kit. It allows you to play automatically all DVD region 1,2,3,4,5,6, as well as manually all Blu-Ray region A,B,C. The region-free kit is priced 89 €, while the ready-to-use Panasonic costs 499 €. It is supposed to resist future official firmware updates. It seems that a new business is also launched. [translation by Linathael]

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