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opivykid
01-18-2004, 05:43 AM
Ok, I live in the USA, and I'm wondering whats the cheapest DVD player that can play vcd, svcd, and kvcd. Also, I really don't care about it being able to play ANYTHING else besides what is stated. Thanks!
(if this belongs in hardware world, please move :unsure: )
muchspl2
01-18-2004, 05:58 AM
my friend just bought one @ albertsons and plays everything, it was 45.00
apex or rowia if you go to circuit city or sears
neevakee
01-18-2004, 06:11 AM
i bought a cheap one and me and it had some issues. In the end i took a screw driver to it and it wasnt pretty. Now i have a cheap progressive scan dvd player, it can play it all and it is great. you can get one for i think about 40-50 at radio shack. I recomend paying the extra money for progressive scan.
muntedman
01-18-2004, 06:16 AM
i have a MAGNAVOXX dvd player and it KICKS ASS. it was REAL CHEAP too.
its awesome, it plays everything...all regions, jpegs on cd, vcd, svcd, and something cool i discovered was that it also plays mpegs/mpgs burnt onto cd. its a really decent dvd player for its price
3RA1N1AC
01-18-2004, 08:39 AM
Apex is a pretty good choice. that's about as cheap as it gets, without taking a real risk on ending up with a piece of junk.
Nightwolf
01-18-2004, 09:42 PM
I have an APEX AD-1100W and it plays everything. I'm not sure about KVCD though, I never tried it. Just make sure you look on the box before you buy because I think some of their older models didn't support SVCD. Here is a guide to help you compare brands and models...
http://www.dvdrhelp.com/dvdplayers
downloadgeek
01-19-2004, 12:35 AM
I have an APEX AD-1100W and it does play KVCD's.
I picked up a dvd player from Wal-Mart just a couple days after christmas for 40 dollars. It plays everything, its great, really small to.
the newer PS2's come with progressive scan now whats that do?
3RA1N1AC
01-21-2004, 08:10 AM
Originally posted by mofos@20 January 2004 - 21:11
the newer PS2's come with progressive scan now whats that do?
if you have an HDTV, progressive scan... uh... scans progressively.
if you have an old-fashioned TV, progressive scan is not enabled.
jetje
01-21-2004, 12:27 PM
Do yourself a favor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Buy a DivX / DVD player
It plays avi's directly, no need to convert them for viewing, smaller files and better quality :rolleyes:
muchspl2
01-21-2004, 12:38 PM
Originally posted by jetje@21 January 2004 - 07:27
Do yourself a favor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Buy a DivX / DVD player
It plays avi's directly, no need to convert them for viewing, smaller files and better quality :rolleyes:
waiting for the price to drop alittle on one of these bishes
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id...42&type=product (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1063225034351&skuId=6032642&type=product)
networked dvd > *
TRAVELBUG
01-22-2004, 01:38 AM
i have a yamada divx/dvd player bought from amazon for 80 pounds it playes everything u throw at it my vast collection of divx(i have so many BLOCKBUSTERS) want to buy me out) lol great quality people think they are dvd,s every 1 go out and buy a divx the yamada is great value for money
you can have mpeg and avi,s on the same cdr and it plays them check it out at amazon
TheFilePirater
01-22-2004, 01:49 AM
Originally posted by muchspl2@21 January 2004 - 06:38
waiting for the price to drop alittle on one of these bishes
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id...42&type=product (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1063225034351&skuId=6032642&type=product)
networked dvd > *
NICE!!
DivX on the big screen :D :D my room is on 3rd floor and bigscreen is in basement, this dvd player might be a good investment TY much B)
yogi935
01-22-2004, 10:26 AM
kiss do a cheap divx dvd player! http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B...4066389-6927658 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000A03LU/ref=sr_aps_electronics_1_1/026-4066389-6927658)
sorry only uk
newcster68
01-22-2004, 02:13 PM
Here Ya go..I was in Radio shack just the other day and saw this which I will be buying today. Specs on this dvd player caught my eye and verrry cheap.
CyberHome DVD Playerhttp://www.radioshack.com/images/site/sale.gif$49.99
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The latest features in a compact-sized DVD player including Progressive Scan. Enjoy DVDs, video CDs, MP3 files and JPG picture slideshows. Play the latest disc formatsCD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW. Enhance your experience with Dolbyฎ/DTSฎ Digital decoding, coaxial-digital audio output and multilanguage audio/subtitle support.
DVD Playback:
Multilevel zoom, slow motion, multispeed FF/Rew
Multiangle, program play, segment bookmarks
Parental control with user password
Disc Compatibility:
DVD, SVCD, VCD, audio CD, DVD-R, DVD-RW
CD-R and CD-RW playback compatibility
MP3/JPG on-screen player
Video Highlights:
Progressive Scan with 3:2 pulldown
Component, S-video and composite video outputs
16:9, 4:3 pan/scan video modes
NTSC/PAL TV systems supported
Multilanguage subtitles
Audio Highlights:
Decoding system: Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM
Coaxial digital audio output
Analog stereo output
Digital effects for audio discs
Power Supply:
100-230VAC; 50-60Hz
Auto switching
Specifications:
Color: Silver
Dimensions: 1.77x8.66x8.66" (HLD) 4.5x22x22cm (uniquely narrow)
Weight: 4.4 lbs. (2 kg)
oldjagman
01-22-2004, 06:05 PM
Not the cheapest but does it all - Liteon 2001 @ ฃ125 delivered.
Progressive scan
Dolby5.1
MPEG/AVI play
Coax and optical outputs
Flashable firmware updates from Liteonit web site to keep you up to date with changing formats.
Only drawback is flaky Divx3 play but you can re-encode these to Xvid or Divx5 quite easily.
Overall sound and vision quality is excellent (audio through Bose Lifestyle 25, video Phillips Matchline 32" widescreen).
Really blasts the countryside when running the "lobby" scene in Matrix!!
downloadgeek
01-22-2004, 09:31 PM
I bought the cyberhome one at Wal-Mart and I love it. It seems to play everything. It plays KVCD's great. I really like this DVD player and the price is right!
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