Do you watch DVD's on your PC?

Zardon · Aug 4, 2005, 10:00 PM

Vote and discuss!

Ev!L-aLphA · Aug 4, 2005, 10:05 PM

when i bought my dvd burner i got a dvd watching program... but i dont even use it.. my dvds just play with windows media play (cant remember how i got that to work.. i think it was a codec pack or something)

**MIG-31** · Aug 4, 2005, 10:08 PM

although i have a dvd player...this is hardly used .

Reason..

I have 5.1 speakers on a audigy 2 sound card....so all dvds are played on my pc for this reason,coupled with high rez screen playback.

Zardon · Aug 4, 2005, 10:13 PM

With me it depends, ive a pioneer DVD player connected to a 23inch phillips LCD tv which is nice so I use it for some stuff, then ive a modded xbox to another screen which is connected over the network, so I can transfer files from my laptop upstairs to it to watch in another room. Then ive the laptop with an audigy2ZS and creative gigaworks, connected to a Dell 2405 via a 6800 go, which is used for music dvds.......

**MIG-31** · Aug 4, 2005, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIG-31

although i have a dvd player...this is hardly used .

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With the aspect of my actuall dvd being a £70 budget dvd.... this does well for the dvd i have that are actually quite old..dvds that are recorded in 2.1 sound.

any others that require 5.1 surround is on my pc... this gets the best effect and saves me some cash on 5.1 dvd players..

mike2h · Aug 4, 2005, 10:36 PM

after almost $9,000 into my home theater, no comparison. & i have a a yamaha amp w/paradigm speakers hooked up to my comp. got a dvd deck & a 32'' tv hooked up to a surround setup in my bedroom too(along w/ps2).
so the comp would be the last place i would watch a movie

Mr cairo · Aug 4, 2005, 10:38 PM

watch most DvD's on my pc the Dvd software came with the GFX card

AttroPheed · Aug 4, 2005, 10:40 PM

havent watched a dvd on anything in about 2 years.

Dark Lord · Aug 4, 2005, 10:42 PM

i watch all dvd's on my comp.
21" viewable monitor with logitech Z-680's set up in 5.1 and are DTS certified.

as for the software, i got a free copy of PowerDVD that came along with my dvd rom. i had to "find" a cd-key though to update it because of some of the newer dvd's sercurity features. it wouldnt work on the original version of P-DVD

FDM80 · Aug 4, 2005, 11:03 PM

I also use my computer to watch DVD's due to my speaker system. If I didn't have the surround sound, I would just watch it on the TV.

mike2h,
I would love to have some Signature Series speakers right about now.

mike2h · Aug 5, 2005, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FDM80

I also use my computer to watch DVD's due to my speaker system. If I didn't have the surround sound, I would just watch it on the TV.

mike2h,
I would love to have some Signature Series speakers right about now.

hooked a freind of mine up with 4 towers(&cc) a couple of years ago, they sound great. not as good as my B&W's though

Drakon · Aug 5, 2005, 12:34 AM

I watch most dvd's on my pc which comprises of a klipsch 4.1 set and a 21" flat screen crt monitor. My 9800 pro came with Powerdvd 5, but it didn't have all features unlocked. So I "found" the retail version. Do need to "find" the newest version though

I also watch some dvd's on my ps2 which is connected to a 27" flatscreen tv and a Klipsch 2.1 set

riles9262 · Aug 5, 2005, 12:41 AM

I never do, but to play around with it i have media player classic/klite mega pack.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Aug 5, 2005, 12:52 AM

needed to be a rarely option

Firstperson · Aug 5, 2005, 01:05 AM

Where is the "I bought a DVD Burner and the software came with it?"

Zardon · Aug 5, 2005, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firstperson

Where is the "I bought a DVD Burner and the software came with it?"

"Yes, the DVD software player came with my PC/Burner "

ivan300 · Aug 5, 2005, 01:36 AM

I watch all my movies through my modded xbox with xbox media center on my 62" tv

TJ- · Aug 5, 2005, 02:12 AM

software, what software? All you need is Windows Media Player.

BTW those options were not very choosable. I watch dvds and 'clips' on my computer. But only when im too lazy to burn them to dvd, cause you dont want to waste a blank dvd for a crap movie. So basically just watch them on the comp for testing.

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BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Aug 5, 2005, 03:00 AM

i used to back in my apartment now i have a 46" sony projection hdtv dvds are way better on that

daRk_heLmet · Aug 5, 2005, 04:39 AM

you pirates.

one should tie you all up....

*for those responcible for the green bar and actually got paid stuff for free*

well, I use cyberlink that came with player, and I use media player classic

I got HDTV wonder too

but the best is QT Pro 7 (and I paid for it unlike pirates

)
Its H.264 rocks. Specially that streaming video.

Freulein · Aug 5, 2005, 09:28 AM

i watch everything (tv,dvds) on my comp. i use windvd, winamp with my logitech 5.1 soundsystem or my medusa 5.1 headset.

Necrosis · Aug 5, 2005, 09:44 AM

I'll watch some stuff on my computer when I'm working some thing. However, for hard core movie viewing I leave that to my 65" wide screen & yamaha/onkyo/Infinity setup. BTW Dark, I love that player but last time I tried it, it kept locking up on me.

Sonata · Aug 5, 2005, 11:36 AM

I use PowerDVD and KazaLite Codec Pack. Run a lead from the computer to the TV if it is not in a supported format that the home DVD player can detect.

I’ve watched one or two movies on the computer monitor

Windows Media Player doesn't excite me very much.

swimtech · Aug 5, 2005, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike2h

after almost $9,000 into my home theater, no comparison. & i have a a yamaha amp w/paradigm speakers hooked up to my comp. got a dvd deck & a 32'' tv hooked up to a surround setup in my bedroom too(along w/ps2).
so the comp would be the last place i would watch a movie

Me too - Yamaha driving a 13 year old pair of Polk SRS 2.3s with Monitor 5s doing surround duties. I got the DVD reader for software...

Zelig · Aug 5, 2005, 03:17 PM

I only watch DVDs on my computer. My T.V. is slightly smaller than my computer monitor anyway, and I only use it for hockey (it's been broken the past year, and I haven't fixed it, since there wasn't any NHL season)

I got WinDVD and PowerDVD with various optical drives I've purchased, but I purchased PowerDVD for the latest version and all the features I wanted, which seemed like the best deal at the time, and I haven't really regretted it.

I'm slowly upgrading my home theatre speakers which are all connected to my computer, they make for fun while playing games. (Currently a mix of Klipsch, Boston Acoustics and Pioneer)

germanjulian · Aug 5, 2005, 04:03 PM

exellent how many people FOUND the players hahaha

Vikingod · Aug 5, 2005, 04:28 PM

I used to, not anymore. In my old house, the wife and I would watch them in our bedroom before we went to sleep. We don't do that anymore.

niceguyrichy · Aug 5, 2005, 05:27 PM

Never on my PC.
Once or twice on the move on my handheld, but I don't think I have ever watched a full dvd on my actual computer.
That's what the 28" widescreen flat screen tv with 400W 5.1 system's for.
My monitor is a crappy 17" Compaq crt at the mo anyway.

dsdsdk · Aug 5, 2005, 05:32 PM

why put "found" in ""?

WMP with k-lite codec (Cyberlink DVD decoder)

Majin GeoDooD · Aug 5, 2005, 05:52 PM

Yea there should be another option other than "found". I use Media Player Classic to watch DVDs.

Aug 4, 2005, 10:00 PM	#1
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Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	With me it depends, ive a pioneer DVD player connected to a 23inch phillips LCD tv which is nice so I use it for some stuff, then ive a modded xbox to another screen which is connected over the network, so I can transfer files from my laptop upstairs to it to watch in another room. Then ive the laptop with an audigy2ZS and creative gigaworks, connected to a Dell 2405 via a 6800 go, which is used for music dvds.......

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Dark Lord HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 125 System Specs	i watch all dvd's on my comp. 21" viewable monitor with logitech Z-680's set up in 5.1 and are DTS certified. as for the software, i got a free copy of PowerDVD that came along with my dvd rom. i had to "find" a cd-key though to update it because of some of the newer dvd's sercurity features. it wouldnt work on the original version of P-DVD __________________

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FDM80 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 136 Rep Power: 0	I also use my computer to watch DVD's due to my speaker system. If I didn't have the surround sound, I would just watch it on the TV. mike2h, I would love to have some Signature Series speakers right about now. __________________ Verizon FIOS rules!

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TJ- DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Infinity Posts: 3,679 Rep Power: 0	software, what software? All you need is Windows Media Player. BTW those options were not very choosable. I watch dvds and 'clips' on my computer. But only when im too lazy to burn them to dvd, cause you dont want to waste a blank dvd for a crap movie. So basically just watch them on the comp for testing. http://www.whenpeoplefly.com __________________ new sig comming soon Last edited by [Di]:Z!ON; Dec 31, 2005 at 02:49 AM.

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daRk_heLmet Keep firing, assholes! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Death Star Posts: 1,072 Rep Power: 0	you pirates. one should tie you all up.... for those responcible for the green bar and actually got paid stuff for free well, I use cyberlink that came with player, and I use media player classic I got HDTV wonder too but the best is QT Pro 7 (and I paid for it unlike pirates ) Its H.264 rocks. Specially that streaming video. __________________ [color=white]My Blog[/color]

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Freulein HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 129 Rep Power: 58	i watch everything (tv,dvds) on my comp. i use windvd, winamp with my logitech 5.1 soundsystem or my medusa 5.1 headset. __________________ Drinking Mates

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Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	I'll watch some stuff on my computer when I'm working some thing. However, for hard core movie viewing I leave that to my 65" wide screen & yamaha/onkyo/Infinity setup. BTW Dark, I love that player but last time I tried it, it kept locking up on me.

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Sonata DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hot as hell in summer Posts: 284 Rep Power: 0	I use PowerDVD and KazaLite Codec Pack. Run a lead from the computer to the TV if it is not in a supported format that the home DVD player can detect. I’ve watched one or two movies on the computer monitor Windows Media Player doesn't excite me very much.

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Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	I only watch DVDs on my computer. My T.V. is slightly smaller than my computer monitor anyway, and I only use it for hockey (it's been broken the past year, and I haven't fixed it, since there wasn't any NHL season) I got WinDVD and PowerDVD with various optical drives I've purchased, but I purchased PowerDVD for the latest version and all the features I wanted, which seemed like the best deal at the time, and I haven't really regretted it. I'm slowly upgrading my home theatre speakers which are all connected to my computer, they make for fun while playing games. (Currently a mix of Klipsch, Boston Acoustics and Pioneer) __________________ --

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Majin GeoDooD HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 1,117 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Yea there should be another option other than "found". I use Media Player Classic to watch DVDs. __________________ Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) ~Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.55GHz~ Gigabyte P35-DS3L ~ eVGA GeForce 8800GT 512MB @ 690/1000 ~ OCZ Titanium 2x2GB ~ Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 750 GB ~ WD Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB ~ NEC ND-3540A DVD-RW ~ Rosewill RP600V2 600w PSU ~ Antec Nine Hundred Mid-Tower