Don't worry about other perceptions Louise---my geeky techno brother--sold his tv and only watches dvd on his laptop computer, for the last 2 years, say it is cheaper and easier.
Course he just got married and inherited new tv system with 3 step children and cable, so his life is taking a dramatic turn for reality. LOL
Can you find any "all region" 0 dvds--then they should play on any player. I know you can buy all region dvd player, and some regional players can be made into 0 region players.