Samsung DVD-R129

[jjis]

Walmart has this recorder for $99. According to their site it plays Divx, the Samsung site say it does not. Does it play them or not?

[classfour]

https://www.videohelp.com/dvdrecorders?DVDname=Samsung+DVD-R129&Submit=Search&hdsize=An...&Search=Search

http://reviews.cnet.com/video-players-and-recorders/samsung-dvd-r129-dvd/4507-6463_7-3...1.html?tag=nav

http://www.samsung.com/uk/products/dvdplayer/singletrayrecorder/dvd_r129xeu.asp?page=Specifications

According to Samsung's UK website: It plays MPEG4 (DivX3.1/DivX 4/DivX 5/DivX6)

Total time: 1 minute on Google

Google is your friend.

[jjis]

But according to the manual on the US Samsung site it does not play Divx

[classfour]

When you google it - the uk site comes up. Is it a UK player?

[classfour]

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5246021#Specifications

Supported Digital Audio Standards:

PCM, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MP3
Media Load Type:

Tray
Supported Digital Video Standards:

DivX, MPEG-2, XviD, MPEG-4
Recordable Media:

DVD-R, DVD-RW
Recording Mode:

XP, SP, LP, EP, FR
Media Type:

CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, SVCD, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD, CD, Video CD
Programmability:

12 events / 1 month
Audio D/A Converter:

24bit / 96kHz
Video D/A Converter:

10bit / 54MHz

[classfour]

US Sites: Still the same specs:

http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-Samsung-Samsung-DVDR129

DVD Type DVD Recorder

Number of Discs 1

Progressive Scan With Progressive Scan

Playable Disk Types DVD Video • VCD • SVCD • DVD-RAM • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW

Playable File Formats MPEG4 • DivX • MP3 • JPEG

TV Tuner With TV Tuner
Video

http://www.epinions.com/Samsung_DVDR129/display_~full_specs

Key Features
DVD Type DVD Recorder
Number of Discs 1
Progressive Scan With Progressive Scan
Playable Disk Types DVD Video • VCD • SVCD • DVD-RAM • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW
Playable File Formats MPEG4 • DivX • MP3 • JPEG
TV Tuner With TV Tuner

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-detailsInactive.asp?Sku=S223-1184

Operate your DivX DVD Recorder from the comfort of your couch with the included multi-brand TV control. In addition, the DVD-R129 features Intelligent Auto Tuner Set-up with a 99 number present-station capacity. Watch VHF, UHF and CATV channels with the DVD-R129's TV Tuner. With so many benefits and conveniences, the Samsung DVD-R129 DivX DVD Recorder with TV Tuner is in hot demand. Don't wait - order yours today while supplies last!

[jjis]

All the ones I have googled that said it played divx say its PAL/SECAM format. The manual for the uk version at samsung.com says it plays divx, the us manual says it does not.

[LCSHG]

jjis

For the Samsung DVD-R129

[On the Samsung Site] - Both the US and UK specifications appear to be the same. –
Both do not include Divx as a playable or record media. In fact the US version indicates Divx as not acceptable.

If the UK model manual indicates it will play a Divx disk make sure the US version does also – [Please post a site]

The problem with many sites that point to Sellers etc. is that claims are made that are not correct.
If the information is conflicting and not verified I would go with the Mfg specs.
In this case. It would seem a WalMart purchase and they indicate it will play Divx.
I would buy it and try a Divx disk If it plays [Great] If Not take it back and tell them their claim is bogus -- [I doubt they would have a Divx disk]

Good Luck

PS
Let us know how it worked out