So, in the capper to the "No, really, you can't watch something tonight" evening that started with a cracked Netflix DVD, the sound on our secondary DVD player went out (we have it hooked up in the bedroom, and I find it's easier to deal with the baby that way). Which means we're looking at replacing it. As I have a fair number of out of area DVDs, I'm wondering what all the cool kids are buying these days in terms of region-freeable DVD players for the least amount of money spent.
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P.M. Marc - May 30, 2005 8:36:02 pm PDT #3156 of 10003
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Beverly - May 30, 2005 9:18:36 pm PDT #3157 of 10003
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Plei, we picked up a Cyberhome mini dvd player with progressive scan for $49.95 at Best Buy. It plays dvd, cd, mp3, jpg, and vcd, "multi", NTSC and PAL.
It's the CH-DVD-300. It's also teeny, and takes up very little room. It has better picture quality than several others we looked at, and for the price is a good deal, I think. It does not, however, play Region 2 dvds, so I have to watch the Sharpes on the old Daewoo Region-free player.
§ ita § - May 31, 2005 3:53:35 am PDT #3158 of 10003
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
When I asked, I was recommended the Philips DVP642. It's pretty, cheap, and regionfreeable. I picked mine up at Circuit City, and one for my dad at Best Buy. Plays just about anything you throw at it.
Jesse - May 31, 2005 4:12:08 am PDT #3159 of 10003
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Thanks, y'all.
Gris - May 31, 2005 6:27:43 am PDT #3160 of 10003
Hey. New board.
It does not, however, play Region 2 dvds, so I have to watch the Sharpes on the old Daewoo Region-free player.
I've actually heard... somewhere... that most Cyberhome DVDs can be very easily region-freed. That said, the Phillips DVP642 is the one that can play Divx/Xvid files, I think right? That can be pretty darn useful if you want to watch a downloaded episode on your TV.
§ ita § - May 31, 2005 6:34:32 am PDT #3161 of 10003
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
The 642 does indeed play DivX.
Jon B. - May 31, 2005 6:45:37 am PDT #3162 of 10003
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The 642 does indeed play DivX.
How does that work? Does the CD need to be in a specific format, a la VCDs?
§ ita § - May 31, 2005 7:00:50 am PDT #3163 of 10003
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Doesn't look so, Jon. From the user manual:
- Load an MP3/DivX/MPEG-4/JPEG disc. The DATA CD MENU appears on the TV screen.
- Use ^ v to select a folder. Press OK to open the folder.
- Press ^ v or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to highlight an option.
- Press OK to confirm. Playback will start at the selected file and continue to the end of the folder.
P.M. Marc - May 31, 2005 7:03:31 am PDT #3164 of 10003
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Thanks. I may try to track down that Phillips one tonight.
Jon B. - May 31, 2005 7:17:22 am PDT #3165 of 10003
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
Thanks, ita.
Plei - Amazon has it for $60, with free supersaver shipping if you're not in a rush. [link]
t edit That's the cheapest I've seen it in a while.