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[Chris Parker 11]

No, it is a stand alone DVD player with dual voltage (only needed to buy a small plug adapter) very small.

They make those for electronics too?

The ones I have always seen specifically warn not to use with electronics.

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

Why? If the electronic device is rated 110/220v. all you need is to change the plug style from the flat prong to the European round. I've used them with everything including my iMac in Russia.

No, it is a stand alone DVD player with dual voltage (only needed to buy a small plug adapter) very small.

They make those for electronics too?

The ones I have always seen specifically warn not to use with electronics.

[visaveteran1 33]

As long as we're on the subject of movies and such...what about MPEG and WMV movies on Russian computers? Any format or compatibility issues?

[Chris Parker 11]

Why? If the electronic device is rated 110/220v. all you need is to change the plug style from the flat prong to the European round. I've used them with everything including my iMac in Russia.

Oh, you found a dual-voltage region 1 DVD player.

I didn't know anybody made them here like that!

As long as we're on the subject of movies and such...what about MPEG and WMV movies on Russian computers? Any format or compatibility issues?

You can download for free the Russian version of copyrighted movies in MPG, AVI, WMV format from various file sharing websites. This is why Region 5 is so risky for the movie companies to release to...

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

Yep! It was small like the size of small notebook computer cut in half. No power brick either. It has an auto switch that sensed the voltage. You could output in NTSC or PAL with a simple menu option. My fiancée is still using it.

Why? If the electronic device is rated 110/220v. all you need is to change the plug style from the flat prong to the European round. I've used them with everything including my iMac in Russia.

Oh, you found a dual-voltage region 1 DVD player.

I didn't know anybody made them here like that!

[slim 1,533]

I feel like I'm at Radio Shack right now.

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

I feel like I'm at Radio Shack right now.

[visaveteran1 33]

Regarding MPEGs and WMVs...if I download some movie onto a USA fromat DVD-R disk, a Russian computer DVD disk reader will read the files OK?

[Jason-Sasha 1]

I've never had a problem with customs, whether inbound or outbound. However, the discs probably will not play as they are, most likely, regionally coded. I ripped mine and made copies (Don't start with the copyright #######, I really don't give a hoot.) and re-encoded them from Region 1 (North America) to Region 5 (Russia). Now my fiancée can watch them on her player with no problems. I also left her a small Region 1 player with PAL output for discs that I could not successfully rip that I wanted to leave for her.

Most new DVD players in Russia are able to play all formats and region styles. If you want to be sure that they will play, try uploading them to your pc first. Then simply burn them onto a blank disk in "data" format. Not DVD or music. That's what I do, then I can play any movie in DVD players or computers. Good luck.

As long as we're on the subject of movies and such...what about MPEG and WMV movies on Russian computers? Any format or compatibility issues?

Russians use the same operating systems that we do.

[shikarnov 7]

And if you run into any problems playing Region 1 discs on a PC, try downloading a program called AnyDVD. If it's not already installed, it's a safe bet you can download it from any Russian FTP site (often the bandwidth used when downloading from ISP-provided FTP sites is free), or pick up a cheap copy at the local bazaar/rinok at the computer kiosk (usually it'll be on a disc with Vista, Office 2007, and a hundred or so other programs for about 150 roubles).

Z

Edited December 20, 2007 by shikarnov

[visaveteran1 33]

I keep thinking of new format questions...sorry! My problem is that I use a Macintosh and I have very little knowledge about PCs. The Mac makes movies with the .mov format. Will the PC handle .mov format? I suppose AVI format is good with PCs...yes?

Thanks for the quick education!

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

Macs rule!

I keep thinking of new format questions...sorry! My problem is that I use a Macintosh and I have very little knowledge about PCs. The Mac makes movies with the .mov format. Will the PC handle .mov format? I suppose AVI format is good with PCs...yes?

Thanks for the quick education!

Just get Quicktime, and between Quicktime and Windows Media Center you'll be set. Quicktime is a free download from Apple and works on both Macs and PC's. (I use a Mac too, and absolutely hate when I'm forced to use a PC.)

[eekee 182]

For a bit of extra money, a guy at a russian electronics store will make any dvd player you want to buy there region free. there is absolutely no compatibility issues with russian computer files and american ones, cause they are exactly the same.

I brought a huge, 72-disc cd wallet full of dvds with me and had no problem at customs. The only problem I ever had was when my dad sent me a bunch of dvds through fed ex of american tv shows and his stupid secretary put the value at 300$. then i had to pay customs and sign an affadavit saying i had absolutely no desire to pirate dvds.

not sure why russians would be interested in four seasons of full house, but there you go.

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

Makes me wonder if they have a Russian version of that lame series. I've watched the Russian "Marriage With Chidren" produced with all Russian actors with different character names. The house looks similar and the Russian father sticks his hand down his pants just like "Al".

not sure why russians would be interested in four seasons of full house, but there you go.

[eekee 182]

Makes me wonder if they have a Russian version of that lame series. I've watched the Russian "Marriage With Chidren" produced with all Russian actors with different character names. The house looks similar and the Russian father sticks his hand down his pants just like "Al".

not sure why russians would be interested in four seasons of full house, but there you go.

actually, warner brothers sold all of their sitcoms to russian tv. so not only is there married with children, but perfect strangers, the nanny, who's the boss, and three's company had also already aired as russian versions by the time i left in august. i am pretty sure they are also producing full house. they also sell the stupid olsen twins dvds in russia, and they are pretty popular.