Ordered the DVD and I agree, it is great!!

Encountered the same region play problems though. Here is what my research found:

1. USA produced/destined DVD players are mostly restricted to play region 1 coded DVD's only. Some existing inventory stock may still play without restrictions but the newer units are moving towards coding by region. Thank the movie industry for this one.

2. Windows PC based DVD players will allow up to 5 region code play changes and then will lock onto the last DVD code played (thanks to Bill Gates for this one).

I have 3 newer DVD players and one PC based unit. None of the DVD players will work (all are region 1 only). The PC unit does but I need to use due care so I don't lock it out of region 1 DVD's.

Some DVD player models remain "soft encoded" so you are able to use hack codes to over-ride the lockout. Newer units are hard wired so you cannot over-ride. I did confirm with Panasonic, Pioneer, Best Buy and one of the local factory authorized repair shops.

If you are buying you may be able to snatch up a region 0 (all regions) player. They are also offered on the Internet with the region encoding over-ridden.

I have communicated with the producer and they are working on a region 1 release. I have been advised one will be available in about 30-60 days.

Hope this helps.

Sail fast, Tom G