cheap n' cheerful dvd player with divx/region free

Milky Joe · 25-05-2006, 10:15

Hi guys!

Im in need of a simple, cheap dvd player that is region free and can play divx/xvid files from either dvdr's or cdr's. Will they be able to play standard data discs with the video files on them?

I dont need any extra gubbins, just need to be able to play on a standard telly. Any recommendations appreciated!!

sancheeez · 25-05-2006, 10:50

I'm gonna start counting how often I post the link to this thread ...

http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/...d.php?t=362952

(which is, incidentally, still just a bit further down this page ....)

freeview_mad · 25-05-2006, 12:56

Hmm, personally i dont think i could buy that with the problems it has, plus its Amstrad

I am also looking for a Multi region DVD player that supports divx/xvid as well as video cd's, MP3's and as many other formats as possible.
Also have scart and RCA minimum,

Wonder if such a device exist's?

jon_c · 25-05-2006, 13:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by freeview_mad

I am also looking for a Multi region DVD player that supports divx/xvid as well as video cd's, MP3's and as many other formats as possible.
Also have scart and RCA minimum

Ehhh...the Amstrad covers all of that. The only "problems" are purely down (a) non-support for RCE DVDs, (b) minor lip-sync issues with DivX/XVid (sorted by a brief pause/play) and (c) a slightly directional remote.

That fits the bill for "cheap'n'cheerful", surely?

Birdie18 · 25-05-2006, 13:31

Toshiba SD360e, plays most discs you can throw at it, great picture quality and you can get it for £60-£70 online.

Milky Joe · 25-05-2006, 14:58

Wow that £20 player looks just the thing! Thanks. Sorry for not spotting it on the page

I wonder if Currys/Dixons have any in stock...did i read correctly Comet stock them to? They are nearer to me so it might be worth trying there first.

Oh...and do they play other sorts of videos that ARNT divx/xvid? Or is there firmware available to "add" codecs? Or can it play standard mpg files?

Milky Joe · 25-05-2006, 17:48

Just went to both Comet and Dixons (they've rebranded now to Currys.digital!) and neither had them...currys.digital get their deliveries on Fridays so im gonna go back and check tomorrow. Why do i have a bad feeling about it though

Milky Joe · 27-05-2006, 16:37

Right well its been discontinued

Any different products emerging? I could buy it off ebay but i feel a bit weary about doing that...

Milky Joe · 10-06-2006, 12:23

Just to let anyone know incase this gets pulled up - I bought the cyberhome 4010 from amazon instead - http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...268066-9270830 . So far this player is OUTSTANDING! I bought it yesterday and it can play everything ive thrown at it so far...theres no sync issues like with the amstrad allegedly, you can upgrade the firmware, supports 5.1 out (coaxial) and many other features. Its tiny too, im really pleased!

25-05-2006, 10:15	#1
Milky Joe Forum Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: 0.3 units from doom Posts: 17,447	cheap n' cheerful dvd player with divx/region free Hi guys! Im in need of a simple, cheap dvd player that is region free and can play divx/xvid files from either dvdr's or cdr's. Will they be able to play standard data discs with the video files on them? I dont need any extra gubbins, just need to be able to play on a standard telly. Any recommendations appreciated!!

25-05-2006, 10:50	#2
sancheeez Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,762	I'm gonna start counting how often I post the link to this thread ... http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/...d.php?t=362952 (which is, incidentally, still just a bit further down this page ....)

25-05-2006, 12:56	#3
freeview_mad Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 1,924	Hmm, personally i dont think i could buy that with the problems it has, plus its Amstrad I am also looking for a Multi region DVD player that supports divx/xvid as well as video cd's, MP3's and as many other formats as possible. Also have scart and RCA minimum, Wonder if such a device exist's?

25-05-2006, 13:13	#4
jon_c Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 401	Quote: Originally Posted by freeview_mad I am also looking for a Multi region DVD player that supports divx/xvid as well as video cd's, MP3's and as many other formats as possible. Also have scart and RCA minimum Ehhh...the Amstrad covers all of that. The only "problems" are purely down (a) non-support for RCE DVDs, (b) minor lip-sync issues with DivX/XVid (sorted by a brief pause/play) and (c) a slightly directional remote. That fits the bill for "cheap'n'cheerful", surely?

25-05-2006, 13:31	#5
Birdie18 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Blackhill TX Posts: 84	Toshiba SD360e, plays most discs you can throw at it, great picture quality and you can get it for £60-£70 online.

25-05-2006, 14:58	#6
Milky Joe Forum Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: 0.3 units from doom Posts: 17,447	Wow that £20 player looks just the thing! Thanks. Sorry for not spotting it on the page I wonder if Currys/Dixons have any in stock...did i read correctly Comet stock them to? They are nearer to me so it might be worth trying there first. Oh...and do they play other sorts of videos that ARNT divx/xvid? Or is there firmware available to "add" codecs? Or can it play standard mpg files?

25-05-2006, 17:48	#7
Milky Joe Forum Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: 0.3 units from doom Posts: 17,447	Just went to both Comet and Dixons (they've rebranded now to Currys.digital!) and neither had them...currys.digital get their deliveries on Fridays so im gonna go back and check tomorrow. Why do i have a bad feeling about it though

27-05-2006, 16:37	#8
Milky Joe Forum Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: 0.3 units from doom Posts: 17,447	Right well its been discontinued Any different products emerging? I could buy it off ebay but i feel a bit weary about doing that...

10-06-2006, 12:23	#9
Milky Joe Forum Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: 0.3 units from doom Posts: 17,447	Just to let anyone know incase this gets pulled up - I bought the cyberhome 4010 from amazon instead - http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...268066-9270830 . So far this player is OUTSTANDING! I bought it yesterday and it can play everything ive thrown at it so far...theres no sync issues like with the amstrad allegedly, you can upgrade the firmware, supports 5.1 out (coaxial) and many other features. Its tiny too, im really pleased!

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