**Best FREE DVDplayer Program** ???

[tdotcbc84]

can anyone tell me whats the best free dvd player program out there ?

thanx!

[MrWizard]

Media Player Classic

[kennyhohoho]

Video Lan Player

[tdotcbc84]

oh yeah VLC so stupid!

i only used VLC in the past for mpegs/avis

[i2mfan]

When you bough your DVD drive/computer, did you have a software than came with it like PowerDVD or WinDVD oem version? It may be in the box.

If not VLC is also good and free but I did not test it for DVD. It's my backup player.

What is the sitting distance from the screen?

I'm asking because the controls may be small from where you sit. That's why I would recommend MIV Basic(check my signature). It's a free DVD player but with bigger buttons(HTPC) so it's easy to see but you will need a mpeg2 decoder. The basic DVD function are there.

I ripped my DVDs on the hard drive and use MIV to display a list(Frontend) and play them. I created a .MIS(title, description, age..) for each movie(optional). It's easier for my nieces/nephews to start the movie without having to search with Windows Explorer. . If you don't like the internal player, you can configure an external player for IFO.

[tdotcbc84]

too much work for that...

just like to place in rom and play

not to worried about small buttons ...


just used VLC to watch Pearl Harbour with my new X-Fi sound card! talk about BOOMING!! now i want THX speakers

[i2mfan]

too much work for that...

Just create a profile for the DVD drive only. Me, I went a few extra steps to make it more useful/parental "uncle" control.

now i want THX speakers

It start with that then the big screen(50-60inch) then the projector(100inch) ...

Have fun with the newcard!