Page 1 of Confused! Please help answer a couple of questions.

I just popped into Richer Sounds ready to buy a Pioneer 444. Just to be sure I asked whether it was multi region and Macro disabled. The guy said he`s sure it was multi region but didn`t think it was macro disabled. He then offered a LG DVD4950 saying it was multi-region and can be macro disabled.

Questions:
1. With the chip hack on the Pioneer 444 is it macro disabled as well as multi region?
2. Do RS sell the equipment (Pioneer 444) already `chipped` or do I have to request it to be done?
3. Anyone know about the LG player I was offered? It was more expensive at £199.95.
4. For the same price they also sell the Sony DVPNS700. Is it better than the LG and Pioneer?

Thanks in advance.