Cheapo DVD player to play MP3s

Trollheart · 09-08-2007, 17:45

Just wondering if anyone knows of a reasonably cheap DVD player (I already have a DVD recorder, so need nothing special), that will play MP3s from a CD or DVD disc. The one I have (it's real cheapo --- Himage) does this, but the only thing is that the display when playing MP3 playlists is horrible --- very blocky, only gets the first eight letters of any music directory/artist/track etc.
I'm looking for something that hopefully shows a decent enough display and has enough options to make playing MP3s (which is really all I'm going to be using the player for) a nicer experience.
And before anyone asks why not use my DVD recorder, it's a Panasonic and a bit old, and it doesn't handle MP3s (or DIVx)...
Anyway, thanks for any advice!

TH

09-08-2007, 22:22

Most DVD players are the same unfortunately.

Really you need something that is designed for MP3 playback specifically. I can recommend the old Netgear MP101, yours on fleabay for about £30. This connects to your home network and plays files from your PC. It has a decent LED display and is generally more useable than a DVD player.

soulboy77 · 10-08-2007, 12:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by jase1

Most DVD players are the same unfortunately..

Yes, even the more expensive players still have very basic display facilities for MP3 playlists.

Trollheart · 10-08-2007, 13:19

OK, well I guess I'll have to stick with what I have.
Thanx guys!
TH

09-08-2007, 17:45	#1
Trollheart Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,923	Cheapo DVD player to play MP3s Just wondering if anyone knows of a reasonably cheap DVD player (I already have a DVD recorder, so need nothing special), that will play MP3s from a CD or DVD disc. The one I have (it's real cheapo --- Himage) does this, but the only thing is that the display when playing MP3 playlists is horrible --- very blocky, only gets the first eight letters of any music directory/artist/track etc. I'm looking for something that hopefully shows a decent enough display and has enough options to make playing MP3s (which is really all I'm going to be using the player for) a nicer experience. And before anyone asks why not use my DVD recorder, it's a Panasonic and a bit old, and it doesn't handle MP3s (or DIVx)... Anyway, thanks for any advice! TH

09-08-2007, 22:22	#2
jase1 Posts: n/a	Most DVD players are the same unfortunately. Really you need something that is designed for MP3 playback specifically. I can recommend the old Netgear MP101, yours on fleabay for about £30. This connects to your home network and plays files from your PC. It has a decent LED display and is generally more useable than a DVD player.

10-08-2007, 12:11	#3
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Posts: 17,005	Quote: Originally Posted by jase1 Most DVD players are the same unfortunately.. Yes, even the more expensive players still have very basic display facilities for MP3 playlists.

10-08-2007, 13:19	#4
Trollheart Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,923	OK, well I guess I'll have to stick with what I have. Thanx guys! TH

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