Which software decoder for DVD playback???

[NotoriousJTC]

I'm bout to get my DVD-ROM in a couple days, but am torn as to which software decoder is best for me. Popular chocies seem to be WinDVD and PowerDVD.

Can I get some feedback on them? Pro's, con's?

system:
700mhz duron
256mb pc 133 ram
v7100 asus gf2mx
toshiba 16x40x dvd

Thanks.

 

[huanaku]

I've used both, and like PowerDVD better. I like the user interface more than windvd's. Both are very similar, but have their differences. I'm not very aware of them though. Sorry

 

[NotoriousJTC]

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[Sugadaddy]

I also use PowerDVD 3. The interface is much better than windvd's and it supports Dolby headphones.

 

[MrPabulum]

I personally like WinDVD more...the video is sharper and clearer..and you can actually hear bass ... The interface is good...(not as good as PowerDVD's), but I guess it depends on what is most important to you....

 

[culex]

Put me down for PowerDVD too.

 

[rpeAMP]

PowerDVD is great for the video part of it. I can't speak for the audio because it is passed digitally from the DVD to my AC3 receiver without being touched by the software or a decoder on the sound card.

 

[RossMAN]

PowerDVD has great features but the picture quality SUCKS compared to WinDVD2000.

 

[RossMAN]

There's some great posts and comparisons in this thread

 

[NotoriousJTC]

Thanks, but im still a bit torn lol.

 

[RossMAN]

Here is a Poll: PowerDVD or WinDVD ??? thread which has a lot of good arguments in support of both titles but it boils down to features or quality?

 

[iluvdeal]

Best thing is to try out both of them (they have trial version) and give them a whirl. You can have both installed at the same time, it doesn't matter.

 

[NotoriousJTC]

Thanks Ross, your help is appreciated

I think i may end up putting both PDVD and WinDVD on my pc, hell who knows...