Is there a product that will allow me to watch files on TV?

[djheater]

Like a card reader with firmware that reads video formats?
A guy I know is trying to easily port his "Days of our Lives" collection back to the TV for the non-tech wife, so it needs to be an easy process...
Would a DVD player that supports dvi\avi be the way to go?

 

[DaiShan]

It sounds like you are trying to come up with a solution that will work in every situation for a problem that only exists for a very specific situation. Find out what format his shows are in and purchase accordingly. Alternatively you could setup an HTPC...

 

[sygyzy]

Yes, it's called a X-Box.

 

[jamesbond007]

I use an original Xbox that's modded. Couldn't be happier!

 

[ed21x]

is this the hardware that you speak of?

 

[ed21x]

This ain't bad either

 

[neutralizer]

Third post for the xbox.

 

[tigerbait]

definitely a modded Xbox with XBMC.

 

[BillGates]

Xbox or maybe a Philips DVP-642

 

[Kaido]

Modded Xbox, definitely.

 

[Wapp]

XBMC!

 

[DrVos]

My non-techy wife figured out how to play TV shows through XBMC in about 5 minutes

 

[lokiju]

ConvertXToDVD.

Converts pretty much any video format to DVD, then just play it on their DVD player.

 

[Gilligansdingy]

$30 philips divx player
$100 modded xbox


Get a philips dvd player that plays divx. Works great. I have one for my mom and daughter. Modded xboxs are great but you can pick up a philips divx for $29 on black friday from circuit city.