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    M17x R3 Blu-Ray Drive DVD Region?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by chez, Oct 18, 2011.

  1. chez

    chez Notebook Consultant

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    I know the Blu-Ray drive isn't region locked for BR playback (at least at hardware level), but is it region locked at hardware level for DVD playback?

    If so, are there any known ways of getting around that?

    Thanks.
     
    chez, Oct 18, 2011
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    No not region locked for DVD/BR.
     
    Brabostaan, Oct 18, 2011
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    Awesome news, thanks :)
     
    chez, Oct 18, 2011
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