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Im off on holiday with the family to america and thought Id use the opportunity to but some new DVD titles. Can anybody tell me of any
known problems buying from america,
I know about region codes but what about pal ect

All US discs are in "NTSC" format, as opposed to PAL, so just make sure you have the facilities to play back this forma (as a guide, most tellies built in, say, the last 5 years or so should be fine).

Also watch out for import taxes. Check out http://www.hmce.gov.uk/bus/regions/dutyrate.htm for a guide to what you can import personally before attracting the attention of HM Customs - note this is a lot higher than the £18 maximum for buying online from the US.

Have a nice time ! Whereabouts are you going ?

Im going to florida with the kids,looking forward to all the rides, suppose im the biggest kid

I know my player does NTSC but my telly I dont, does the player not convert the format for the telly? is there any easy way to find out ie without spending any cash

Tell us the make and model of your player and we might be able to tell you the answer!

player is the lg 3350

According to:-

http://www.lgdvd.co.uk/

the 3350 converts NTSC to PAL 50, so your TV should display R1 DVDs fine with this option on.

Thanks for the help you guys I can now buy with confidence

Have a nice time, and please ensure you punch Mickey Mouse on the nose from me, please ;-)