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  1. Re: DVD recorder with hdd
    Ok, is the interface particularly bad, for someone who understands technology and can get used to it. Meaning, is it just horrid, or just not the best? I guess...
    - Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:54:16 GMT
  2. Re: DVD recorder with hdd
    well, it isn't new, but http://www.woot.com/ is selling a refurb divx capable dvd recorder for 55 bucks today...
    - Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:57:20 GMT
  3. Re: DVD recorder with hdd
    "Something I did not buy the Mag for, the tivo-like pausing of live tv is not available on the Philips. I actually find myself using that feature more than I...
    - Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:59:39 GMT
  4. Re: DVD recorder with hdd
    I have the Magnavox and it DOES NOT play divx or xvid files. Not a big deal to me since I have a cheapo philips dvd player right next to the Mag to play such...
    - Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:13:51 GMT
  5. Re: Recommendations?
    Well, I went to my favorite store and found 3 standalones that are divx capable, here are the candidates: Philips dvp3254K LG dv351 LG c251 Any of you have had...
    - Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:15:44 GMT
  6. Re: Recommendations?
    ... player ... remote ... Well the 5990 does have a volume control as well as a channel up/dn. It seems to be for the TV rather than the player though....
    - Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:31:22 GMT
  7. DVD recorder with hdd
    I was looking at getting a new Philips divx/dvd player. While looking on WalMart's website, I saw the Philips DVDR3576H/37. Upon further searcing, I found a...
    - Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:11:15 GMT
  8. Re: Recommendations?
    I'm still on my dvp642. However, I'm thinking about buying another player for christmass. Just one question .. does any of those player have volume on their...
    - Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:27:13 GMT
  9. Re: Recommendations?
    I just bought the 5990 with the USB 2.0 & love it. Plays all my divx/xvid videos no problem. Now the FF finally works. It also plays Windows wmv files too. I...
    - Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:02:23 GMT
  10. Re: Recommendations?
    ... I got a DVP5960 when they first came out. Vary nice machine but, playing on the USB 1.0 would occasionally cause a stutter effect on complex scenes like...
    - Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:16:35 GMT
  11. Recommendations?
    Hi all... I've had the dvp642 for a while...and loved it...but now have to get a new dvd player. Any recommendations? I've been looking on ebay. Looks like...
    - Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:17:50 GMT
  12. Re: File format issues with the DVP 642
    I must have missed the start of this thread during some computer upgrading recently. I can't help wondering where these orphaned VOB files are coming from. I...
    - Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:17:35 GMT
  13. Re: File format issues with the DVP 642
    2008/11/4 try2mailin <try2mailin@...> ... The easiest way to make a DVD is with VSO ConvertxtDVD. Just feed it the VOB's, the mpg's, the avi's, the mkv...
    - Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:23:24 GMT
  14. Re: File format issues with the DVP 642
    I've always found it easier to just convert the vob files to divx or something rather than trying to construct the whole dvd setup. It's a pain in the ass -...
    - Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:19:22 GMT
  15. Re: File format issues with the DVP 642
    Thanks for all the help everyone! Just a follow-up question if you don't mind...   ii) The 642 can't play individual .VOBs without the supporting files, so...
    - Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:20:10 GMT