powerdvd or windvd?

[Wigwam]

i got both with the various bits of my new system but which is the better software to use for dvd stuff and why?
input from users is better i think than a list of features [although that is appreciated too😀] so i lok forward to benefittig from your experiences

 

[BoomAM]

PowerDVD.
* Stable
* Supports everything
* Supports reading of DVDs off HD
* Can play any video/audio file
* Skinable

 

[TheCorm]

I have used WinDVD 2000 and PowerDVD XP v4....I find the latter better although I think the version of WinDVD I was using was older so it's difficult to compare.

I think either program in it's latest version form will be good....are there particular features you are looking for?

 

[calpha]

PowerDVD here. Much more stable then WinDVD.

 

[krackato]

PowerDVD.

 

[Wigwam]

Originally posted by: TheCorm
I think either program in it's latest version form will be good....are there particular features you are looking for?

never had a dvdrpm before so never used either software. therefore in a sense i dont know what features are good or not hence if i can return the question by asking what features are useful that either of the software has?
i have powerdvd as supplied by gfx card/cdrw/dvdrom and wincinema with windvd as supplied by asus with the m/b

 

[stockjock]

PowerDVD!!! I hate that WinDVD loads up in your Sys tray, just one more proggy I don't need runnin in the background!

 

[0roo0roo]

windvd, multispeed playback with sound is just sweet. windvd has always slightly led powerdvd in sound/picture. windvd playsback dvds off harddrive with menus etc intact. has all other powerdvds features.

 

[eklass]

another vote for PowerDVD

you shoulda made it a poll

 

[calpha]

The only advantage for windvd that I can't find a corresponding side to in powerdvd is to be able to have multispeed playback like oroo said. I download my enterprise eps, and most of em I get are slightly off. That's the only video file(s) I have where I actually "Need" windvd. Picture wise I can't tell a differnce.

 

[screw3d]

Plus PowerDVD loads much faster than WinDVD, at least on my rig.

 

[Zugzwang152]

powerdvd, because it came bundled with my DVD drive...

 

[Wigwam]

Originally posted by: eklass
another vote for PowerDVD

you shoulda made it a poll

actually i was thinking the same thing but as i am still learning my way round the forum i didnt know how
🙁
wanna teach me how and educate me🙂?

 

[Wigwam]

i still havent loaded either [one reason is to see how this thread pans out and the other is cos i have no dvds yet 😉]
if i load both will i get conflicts, for example both wanting to me the primary software to run dvds etc or can i pick and choose which to run with no problems?

 

[Goi]

Actually, PowerDVD produces arguably the worst image/sound quality among all software DVD players. Sonic Cineplayer and other Raviscent/Cinemaster based players have been long time favorites, but NVDVD has quite a following too. Recent versions of WinDVD Platinum 4.5 have raised the bar in audio/video quality, and all 3 players now leave PowerDVD in the dust. PowerDVD hasn't been updated for a long time, and its still at v4...the image quality is just abysmal compared to the rest.

 

[Vadatajs]

Originally posted by: stockjock
PowerDVD!!! I hate that WinDVD loads up in your Sys tray, just one more proggy I don't need runnin in the background!

You can turn that off. I have both, but watch dvds on the xbox. Powerdvd was my favorite though.