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Looks like I`m the only one on this forum that has bought one. Went to Richer sounds and they set it up in their test area - picture compared well with another one they showed me. And for 109 quid for a multi region, macro disabled machine it`s great. The picture on my tv is as good as other DVD`s I`ve seen and that is wired through my vcr as I can`t get AV on my tv due to losing the remote control. I even taped a bit of a DVD and the quality on the video recording was excellent. Plays MP3`s etc. Sound was brilliant through my hifi too. Okay looks a little strange but if you`re not a DVD anorak and just want a decent player with lots of features at a cheap price, you can`t go wrong.

Nicki,
Have you tried to copy a region 1 disc on this machine,if so what happened.If you have not would you try .I am thinking of buying one ,also are you able to set region manually to get round problems with RCE discs i.e THE PATRIOT

It was a toss up between the himage 2290 for £110 or the matsui 110 for £100. But I bought the matsui `cause I didnt realise theat teh Himage played MP3 vcd etc. My matsui has now broken so I will get the Himage.
Its very small and is macrovision free. but does it have any games like the other himage models.

I haven`t any region 1 dvd`s yet but the machine can be turned to PAL, NTSC and auto in the setup. Don`t know if they will but as long as they play okay through the vcr then I should imagine they would tape okay. I haven`t seen anything to set the region manually but there could be something on the menu`s. Richer Sounds may know as it was them who checked to find out if it was macro disabled. Could try Himage themselves too.

The Himage does have a couple of games - Tetris is one of them. Like I said earlier, it plays well, and the sound is good plus all it`s other features. Bargain if you`re not bothered about having a brand name.

I bought toy story ultimate toy box. and disc 3 wont work is this the work of RCE?

No just not compatable

DAmn it , that was the main reason I bought the box set. it was £40

Get a region 1 set