Knock-off DVDs

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    Knock-off DVDs

    Can they damage your entertainment equipment?


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    yes, the laser sometimes has to work harder to try and watch them, so potentially it will wear out quicker.. but its cheaper to buy a new DVD player every 6 months than it is to start buying real DVDs


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    If you intend to watch a lot of knock-off DVDs you might want to consider getting a cheap mainland branded DVD player. They usually have a lower tolerance for poor recordings and will play all the various formats of self-burnt discs. They are also very cheap too.


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    Just don't get caught bringing them back! They'll fine you to hell.


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    My HiFi receiver is also my DVD player. Is it possible to hook a cheap DVD player up to my HiFi receiver?


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    Look on the rear for three phono sockets coloured white, red and yellow.


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    >>Just don't get caught bringing them back! They'll fine you to hell.<<

    Very true Jay. These days they are also checking foreigners specifically for fake dvd's at the HK side of the border. The fine is $500-$1000 per disc and a morning in court.


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    What about posting them back? My mother wants me to send some :-)


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    Risky. If you must I would send it without your mum's name but with the words "The Owner" and the address and don't provide your address or any other enclosures.


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    thanks for the tip


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