Suggest a DVD player.

[mbucari1]

Hello, I'm looking for a stand-alone DVD player that will play NTSC, PAL and Xvid/Divx.

If possible, wmv would be nice. And if available (not expecting it), h264.

My price range is below $100 USD. Preferably below $80 USD.

Well, any suggestions??

[Gripper]

http://search.reviews.ebay.com/Philips-DVP5140-37-DVD-Player_W0QQfvcsZ2017QQsoprZ55874277QQupvrZ2

This is a good one in your price range.

[suprafreak6]

get one that upscales too it will be worth it

[fstrulz]

Philips (http://www.store.philips.com/b2c_redesign/b2c/productdetail.do?productguid=4191CF55A596009600000000828BD47242FCF3A09B90025400000000828BD443&productarea=4191CF55A596009600000000828BD472&scenario=catalog&shop=DIRECT)DVP5140/37 (http://www.store.philips.com/b2c_redesign/b2c/productdetail.do?productguid=4191CF55A596009600000000828BD47242FCF3A09B90025400000000828BD443&productarea=4191CF55A596009600000000828BD472&scenario=catalog&shop=DIRECT) - $54.99


If you have an HDTV (or planning to get one), then I'd suggest that you get...


Philips (http://www.store.philips.com/b2c_redesign/b2c/productdetail.do?productguid=4191CF55A596009600000000828BD4724511E213B87C00ED00000000828BD4B7&productarea=4191CF55A596009600000000828BD472&scenario=catalog&shop=DIRECT)DVP5982/37 (http://www.store.philips.com/b2c_redesign/b2c/productdetail.do?productguid=4191CF55A596009600000000828BD4724511E213B87C00ED00000000828BD4B7&productarea=4191CF55A596009600000000828BD472&scenario=catalog&shop=DIRECT) (1080p upconversion + HDMI) - $69.99

[wrongun92]

Philips (http://www.store.philips.com/b2c_redesign/b2c/productdetail.do?productguid=4191CF55A596009600000000828BD47242FCF3A09B90025400000000828BD443&productarea=4191CF55A596009600000000828BD472&scenario=catalog&shop=DIRECT)DVP5140/37 (http://www.store.philips.com/b2c_redesign/b2c/productdetail.do?productguid=4191CF55A596009600000000828BD47242FCF3A09B90025400000000828BD443&productarea=4191CF55A596009600000000828BD472&scenario=catalog&shop=DIRECT) - $54.99 ( as stated above)

I have this one and its cheap and very good for xvids. One of my best buys.

[mbucari1]

bought the philips and should arrive at my house tomorrow. It's for my mother. I know she's not going HD anytime soon so upscaling won't be neccessary. Thanks for the input guys, I'll let you know how it turns out, :)

BTW, for the xvid functionality can I just durn the xvids to a dvd/cd as a data file and stick it in?? What type of containers does it split??

[lynx]

Just stick any divx/xvid files onto a data disk. You can use CD but I've found problems in the past because of the low transfer rate, so probably best to stick to DVD.

Or use a USB memory stick or external HDD, formatted as FAT32.

[mbucari1]

Just stick any divx/xvid files onto a data disk. You can use CD but I've found problems in the past because of the low transfer rate, so probably best to stick to DVD.

Or use a USB memory stick or external HDD, formatted as FAT32.
thanks for the info. :)

[Busyman™]

Just stick any divx/xvid files onto a data disk. You can use CD but I've found problems in the past because of the low transfer rate, so probably best to stick to DVD.

Or use a USB memory stick or external HDD, formatted as FAT32.

He can't use USB cuz he's getting the inferior player.:ermm:

@mbucari

The DVP5982/37 was a much better deal since it had USB and virtually eliminated the need for burning anything.

I have the one before it that upconverts to 1080i and the greatest feature is being able to pop in a USB key with a movie or TV show and watch.

For the extra $15 you get the USB and HDTV upconvert ability.

Your mother will have to burn everything she wants to watch outside of normal DVDs vs. sticking in a key.

[mbucari1]

Just stick any divx/xvid files onto a data disk. You can use CD but I've found problems in the past because of the low transfer rate, so probably best to stick to DVD.

Or use a USB memory stick or external HDD, formatted as FAT32.

He can't use USB cuz he's getting the inferior player.:ermm:

@mbucari

The DVP5982/37 was a much better deal since it had USB and virtually eliminated the need for burning anything.

I have the one before it that upconverts to 1080i and the greatest feature is being able to pop in a USB key with a movie or TV show and watch.

For the extra $15 you get the USB and HDTV upconvert ability.

Your mother will have to burn everything she wants to watch outside of normal DVDs vs. sticking in a key.The information was interesting, but I wasn't planning on using it. I have managed (somehow) to pound into her brain the procedure for burning a DVD/CD. It' would take forever to get her to learn how to transfer with a flash drive / HDD. You'd think it would be simple, but my mother is dense when it comes to computers. And as if that wasn't enough (which it is), she doesn't have a flash drive. I don't feel like spending $15 extra on the player and $30 on a 2GB flash drive which can only play 1 movie.

[Busyman™]

He can't use USB cuz he's getting the inferior player.:ermm:

@mbucari

The DVP5982/37 was a much better deal since it had USB and virtually eliminated the need for burning anything.

I have the one before it that upconverts to 1080i and the greatest feature is being able to pop in a USB key with a movie or TV show and watch.

For the extra $15 you get the USB and HDTV upconvert ability.

Your mother will have to burn everything she wants to watch outside of normal DVDs vs. sticking in a key.The information was interesting, but I wasn't planning on using it. I have managed (somehow) to pound into her brain the procedure for burning a DVD/CD. It' would take forever to get her to learn how to transfer with a flash drive / HDD. You'd think it would be simple, but my mother is dense when it comes to computers. And as if that wasn't enough (which it is), she doesn't have a flash drive. I don't feel like spending $15 extra on the player and $30 on a 2GB flash drive which can only play 1 movie.
Mmk, whatever you feel is easier for yer mom.

Me personally? I bought the flash drive, I get a film, I move the file over to the drive, 2 minutes, done.

To each his own.

[mbucari1]

The information was interesting, but I wasn't planning on using it. I have managed (somehow) to pound into her brain the procedure for burning a DVD/CD. It' would take forever to get her to learn how to transfer with a flash drive / HDD. You'd think it would be simple, but my mother is dense when it comes to computers. And as if that wasn't enough (which it is), she doesn't have a flash drive. I don't feel like spending $15 extra on the player and $30 on a 2GB flash drive which can only play 1 movie.
Mmk, whatever you feel is easier for yer mom.

Me personally? I bought the flash drive, I get a film, I move the file over to the drive, 2 minutes, done.

To each his own.IO appreciate that, but I think I'll stick with that one for her.

Though I'll consider it for personal use :)

Though, will have to format ext. HDD to fat32 :(

[Busyman™]

Mmk, whatever you feel is easier for yer mom.

Me personally? I bought the flash drive, I get a film, I move the file over to the drive, 2 minutes, done.

To each his own.IO appreciate that, but I think I'll stick with that one for her.

Though I'll consider it for personal use :)

Though, will have to format ext. HDD to fat32 :(

Well that's a timesaver if you have a lot of movies on ext hard drive.

Hell I have over 1TB of movies but still use my USB keys. The hard drives were formatted NTFS.:dry:

My new 500GB will be formatted FAT32 but I'll have to use short titles.

[wrongun92]

does the Phillips DVP5982 1080p also work on a non hdtv ? ;)

The usb utility sounds interesting

[grimms]

the phillip dvp642 if they still make them.

[Busyman™]

does the Phillips DVP5982 1080p also work on a non hdtv ? ;)

The usb utility sounds interesting

Of course.

[Detale]

OH CRAP I just bought my inlaws the DVP5140 but after reading this I am going to get myself the 5982 asap!!. I need a new one soon anyway

[kooftspc11]

ive had experience with several divx/xvid enabled players and the one that i have found plays every file (without fail) is the magnavox mwd 7006.

this is actually the cheapest divx/xvid player on the market but it is the only one that i can personally guarantee to seamlessly play all of your xvid/divx content. i have tried the phillips and the toshiba models and they have both disappointed.

the magnavox does not have any fancy bells and whistles but as i mentioned the reliability is rock solid in the fact that it WILL without a doubt play your divx/xvid content

here it is... http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4810681

[wrongun92]

OH CRAP I just bought my inlaws the DVP5140 but after reading this I am going to get myself the 5982 asap!!. I need a new one soon anyway

I dont have hdtv, but the usb feature seems appealing. No need to burn to discs, unless ofcourse you want to keep it for a collection.

[Detale]

I was sold on the USB idea, does anyone know if it would work with an external USB hard drive too???

[mbucari1]

I was sold on the USB idea, does anyone know if it would work with an external USB hard drive too???


Just stick any divx/xvid files onto a data disk. You can use CD but I've found problems in the past because of the low transfer rate, so probably best to stick to DVD.

Or use a USB memory stick or external HDD, formatted as FAT32.

:)

[Detale]

Why would it have to be formatted as FAT32 ?