Hi y'all - Dave Bash was asking about PAL discs playing faster than NTSC discs: Region 2 (PAL) discs DO play at a different rate from the NTSC equivalent. I can't remember why (it's technical, search on Google if you need the detail) but they play around 4% faster. So if you want to save time when watching your DVDs, move to Europe! Bob This e-mail is confidential, if you are not the intended recipient, do not retain/disclose it and please return it to us. We virus scan and monitor all e-mails but are not responsible for any damage caused by a virus/alteration of our e-mail by a third party after sending. For more information on Standard Life, visit our website http://www.standardlife.co.uk/ The Standard Life Assurance Company, Standard Life House, 30 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH1 2DH, is registered in Scotland (No. SZ4) and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Tel: 0131 225 2552 - calls may be recorded or monitored.