Which DVD software would you buy?

[KDOG]

So I need new DVD playback software. I'm trying the WinDVD 7 trial version and so far I like it. It cost $39.95. The standard PowerDVD 6 is on sale right now for 34.95. Has anyone seen these two side by side? Opinions on which one is better?

 

[BW86]

I use VLC for free

 

[KDOG]

Huh? Whats that?

 

[BW86]

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[shortylickens]

The MMC that came with my Radeon.

 

[raystorm]

Originally posted by: BW86
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mmm..thanks! I'll give this one a shot.

 

[n7]

I use WinDVD, but most say it's more bloated.

 

[Drakkon]

i use http://www.team-mediaportal.com/

 

[Hacp]

VLC ftw!

 

[QueBert]

it doesn't have as many features as Win or PowerDVD, but NeroShow is pretty good. It comes with Nero 7. Not free, but if you want Nero 7 it's an added bonus.

 

[MangoTBG]

VLC as previously stated. Just another vote.

 

[yourdeardaniel]

i like VLC cuz it plays everything u throw at it but the interface is ugly
it look nice with different skin like InspiratSE (the icon sux)
i like powerdvd's interface but it doesn't play everything

 

[sandorski]

Check which has more features you can use and go with that. The difference between the 2 really isn't that significant IMO. Either works very well.

 

[Xyclone]

VLC!

 

[doornail]

VLC because it ignores the idiotic UOP flags that studios horribly abuse to make you sit through their commericals. No device I own playing media I own should be telling *me* what's prohibited to skip.

 

[Czar]

Media player classic.... just as good as vlc only with a better interface

 

[Anubis]

i use WMP10

 

[0roo0roo]

i like windvds ability to playback at up to 2x with normalized sound. good for commentary/special features.

 

[mezrah]

Power DVD came with my video card and it works just fine.

 

[xtknight]

I'd use Media Player Classic.

 

[mc866]

Originally posted by: xtknight
I'd use Media Player Classic.

+1

 

[oog]

another vote for media player classic

 

[Sureshot324]

I could be wrong on this, but i don't think media player classic comes with a DVD decrypter. That means it will only work if you've installed some other software that does have a dvd decrypter, such as nero burning rom or powerdvd. I use VLC player. In any case i don't think there is any point in buying windvd or power dvd since the cost money and are both worse than VLC.

 

[KDOG]

Actually I've been using them side by side and so far WinDVD looks better than VLC. I'll try out the Media player and see how it looks.....

 

[Hacp]

I have an OEM version of WinDVD 5. I never use it. Sticking with one player is def the best way. No need to mess with nasty codecs and potentially spyware.