If you are really serious about watching movies,(especially blu-ray),then look no further than the Oppo BDP-103AU,or D,(Darbee) model. It has won more worldwide awards than all other blu-ray players combined,and for good reason. Solid as a rock,and therefore extremely stable,this player was undoubtedly one of the best investments that I have made,with both sound and picture showing what can be done if a top end blu-ray manufacturer pushes hard for the best available. Sure,it's not cheap,but this is a classic example of the old maxim,"you get what you pay for",and this is well worth every cent. Certainly worth going the extra mile to ensure region-free blu-ray,with an on-line service available in Australia for around $75.00.