DVD software player, the best?

Auriga · 2nd July 2001, 11:07 PM

i've heard of all types, on all os's but which is the best?

any worth buying?

Smiley · 2nd July 2001, 11:19 PM

My vote goes to PowerDVD.

I've only run this and WinDVD but I prefer PowerDVD, never seems to have any problems.

Out of curiosity (and I'm not trying to steal your thread), does anyone use that PC Friendly DVD software that's included with some dvd's?
I find it very buggy and annoying... anyone else?

Cheers

Tony · 3rd July 2001, 1:14 AM

>Out of curiosity (and I'm not trying to steal your thread), does anyone use that PC Friendly DVD software that's included with some dvd's?

No.

>I find it very buggy and annoying... anyone else?

I don't find it buggy or annoying; in fact I think it's the most vile shitlicking piece of anal cruft ever written. I fervently hope that the people who wrote PCFriendly are herded into barns and set alight - and then buried in unmarked graves - by a Bobcat.

<Ahem>

PowerDVD 421 (latest) is just ever so slightly better than WinDVD 3.0 dts edition (unreleased as yet).

I use both.

PowerDVD is the slightly more techy program with a slight stability edge. WinDVD has an ever so slightly better picture.

PowerDVD has a bit better controllability than WinDVD.

All done on Geforce2 and 2MX systems. Radeon I make no comment as I won't buy one until Rad2 appears.

Both are essentially equal on sound thru digital output except that WinDVD has full dts analog decoding.

I make no judgement of analog or output via 4 channel speakers or or LFE decoding or downmixing.

If someone stuck a gun to my head it would be PowerDVD but I have both installed and both are super dooper, excellent programs.

Things have changed a lot in a relatively short time.

T.

JamesBrown · 3rd July 2001, 1:24 AM

i used to use WInDVD but now i have moved over to PowerDVD.

StratosFear · 3rd July 2001, 8:59 AM

HOW DARE YOU STILL MY AVATAR.

go get your own.

Auriga · 4th July 2001, 1:43 PM

we both know where we got it from, so no :P

carnage_cdl · 4th July 2001, 3:22 PM

Personally my vote goes to WinDVD 2.3
I find the picture quailty far superior to the last version of PowerDVD i tried. Its rock stable and has a cool skin

give it a look at www.intervideo.com

Bennys4mg · 6th July 2001, 12:43 AM

they both use same ivi (intervideo) codec anyways, me thinks, I use the dvd player that comes with winME (cant find it?: have a look in windoze directory), lets you zoom & take screenshots

but since im running win98 now i guess i use windvd more cos powerdvd has green fuzzy picture (dont ask)

at no time did i say porn-dvd in this msg! lol

IPfreely · 6th July 2001, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bennys4mg
they both use same ivi (intervideo) codec anyways, me thinks,

You thought wrong

PowerDVD uses its own (Cyberlink) codec. WinDVD is made by Intervideo.

Personally I prefer WinDVD. On my MX it gives a noticeably sharper picture and does a much better job with darker dvds (e.g. Ronin, Fight Club) than PowerDVD. WinDVD's downmix to 4 speakers also sounds better than PowerDVD imo. PowerDVD has the edge in a 2 speaker downmix though (use its Directsound3D mode).

PowerDVD has a better interface and its dvd info panel is nice if you're into divx

IPfreely · 6th July 2001, 10:24 PM

BTW Tony... PowerDVD version 4.21? WTF???

Shintaro · 7th July 2001, 2:53 AM

I like using Windvd when im in windows.
WinDVD 3.0.55 (now with DTS) is very nice!!!

if ya using Linux or BeOS or MacOS or other, then the only real choice is Videolan
i havent tried this in Windows though.

Tony · 7th July 2001, 12:41 PM

The latest is:

PowerDVD 3.0 build 421 (double click curtains in 'About' box).

WinDVD 3.0.55 dts edition (with new interface).

Both released now I guess.

I still like PowerDVD slightly more despite all the WinDVD advances.

T.

XG8 · 7th July 2001, 1:35 PM

Well I have pretty much had every version of powerdvd from time I brought my first dvdrom to my 2nd.... And still not one of them had worked....

I went with winDVD and woot it works and has pretty good picuture quality!

Bennys4mg · 7th July 2001, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by IPfreely
You thought wrong
PowerDVD uses its own (Cyberlink) codec. WinDVD is made by Intervideo.

yeah thanks for reminding me, havent used powerdvd since i first got my dvd. its way too early in the mornin for me to be remembering codecs lol

windvd is good

2nd July 2001, 11:07 PM	#1
Auriga Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Warnbro, WA Posts: 1,185	DVD software player, the best? i've heard of all types, on all os's but which is the best? any worth buying?

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Smiley Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 22	My vote goes to PowerDVD. I've only run this and WinDVD but I prefer PowerDVD, never seems to have any problems. Out of curiosity (and I'm not trying to steal your thread), does anyone use that PC Friendly DVD software that's included with some dvd's? I find it very buggy and annoying... anyone else? Cheers __________________ Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.

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Bennys4mg Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Newcastle Posts: 385	they both use same ivi (intervideo) codec anyways, me thinks, I use the dvd player that comes with winME (cant find it?: have a look in windoze directory), lets you zoom & take screenshots but since im running win98 now i guess i use windvd more cos powerdvd has green fuzzy picture (dont ask) at no time did i say porn-dvd in this msg! lol __________________ witty signature.

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Shintaro Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 891	I like using Windvd when im in windows. WinDVD 3.0.55 (now with DTS) is very nice!!! if ya using Linux or BeOS or MacOS or other, then the only real choice is Videolan i havent tried this in Windows though. __________________ My PCDB entry Last edited by Shintaro; 7th July 2001 at 2:56 AM.

7th July 2001, 1:35 PM	#13
XG8 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Bendigo Australia Posts: 921	Well I have pretty much had every version of powerdvd from time I brought my first dvdrom to my 2nd.... And still not one of them had worked.... I went with winDVD and woot it works and has pretty good picuture quality! __________________ -Matt I'd still be a noob, If it wasnt for OCAU. Acer Aspire 1640z Laptop / 80gb sata hdd usb2 enclosure.

3rd July 2001, 1:14 AM	#3
Tony Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 10,049	>Out of curiosity (and I'm not trying to steal your thread), does anyone use that PC Friendly DVD software that's included with some dvd's? No. >I find it very buggy and annoying... anyone else? I don't find it buggy or annoying; in fact I think it's the most vile shitlicking piece of anal cruft ever written. I fervently hope that the people who wrote PCFriendly are herded into barns and set alight - and then buried in unmarked graves - by a Bobcat. <Ahem> PowerDVD 421 (latest) is just ever so slightly better than WinDVD 3.0 dts edition (unreleased as yet). I use both. PowerDVD is the slightly more techy program with a slight stability edge. WinDVD has an ever so slightly better picture. PowerDVD has a bit better controllability than WinDVD. All done on Geforce2 and 2MX systems. Radeon I make no comment as I won't buy one until Rad2 appears. Both are essentially equal on sound thru digital output except that WinDVD has full dts analog decoding. I make no judgement of analog or output via 4 channel speakers or or LFE decoding or downmixing. If someone stuck a gun to my head it would be PowerDVD but I have both installed and both are super dooper, excellent programs. Things have changed a lot in a relatively short time. T.

3rd July 2001, 1:24 AM	#4
JamesBrown Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 134	i used to use WInDVD but now i have moved over to PowerDVD.

3rd July 2001, 8:59 AM	#5
StratosFear Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,686	HOW DARE YOU STILL MY AVATAR. go get your own.

4th July 2001, 1:43 PM	#6
Auriga Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Warnbro, WA Posts: 1,185	we both know where we got it from, so no :P

4th July 2001, 3:22 PM	#7
carnage_cdl Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Blue Mountains, NSW - Tumbling down the rabbit hole Posts: 155	Personally my vote goes to WinDVD 2.3 I find the picture quailty far superior to the last version of PowerDVD i tried. Its rock stable and has a cool skin give it a look at www.intervideo.com

6th July 2001, 10:24 PM	#10
IPfreely Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,898	BTW Tony... PowerDVD version 4.21? WTF???

7th July 2001, 12:41 PM	#12
Tony Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 10,049	The latest is: PowerDVD 3.0 build 421 (double click curtains in 'About' box). WinDVD 3.0.55 dts edition (with new interface). Both released now I guess. I still like PowerDVD slightly more despite all the WinDVD advances. T.