Looking for cheap dvdplayer that plays avi, mpeg, cdr discs

[retroz]

I have a cyberhome, and will play SVCD files fine, but if I just create a standard CDR data disk with avi, or even MPEG, nine times out of ten it plays or recoginizes just 4 out of 50 data files. Not sure why.

Thanks

[Shudder]

well, avi's are probably not going to be handled by the player since they're probably some kind of codec (divx, xvid) they won't play..

Though I hear the Phillips 65$ player will play divx (and there should be a thread around on the hardware page).

How're your files named? I know I had an issue when something was like "Show Name - Season 1 - Episode 2 (blah description).mpg" but had no problem when it took out the ( ) marks. So maybe it's just named a format your player doesn't like.

[retroz]

I'll try renaming and see if that does the trick...what model is the philips? I also see that some dvd's now (at target for example) list CD-R, CD-RW readable, wonder if that would make a difference?

[Cobra]

If you're after a new DVD player and you have specific requirements, then you can search the DVD Players section to your left. You'll find a wealth of information on any players you are considering buying. It's a real time- and life-saver.

As far as your AVIs are concerned, are they the same format? Perhaps your player just doesn't like some of the more exotic types of AVI you can get.

Cobra