DVD: Is there any way to get these DVD TV series onto the Archos 5 or would they be something I could only enjoy with a DVD player?
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I use the Slysoft products. It is a one time cost and I can port my DVD's quickly to my Archos. You will need two of their programs. Any DVD for encrypting and Clone DVD Mobile. Once you install them you will find an option already in the Clone DVD Mobile for selecting Archos players.
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R. Viegas...Any upconverting DVD will do just fine just make sure it has an HDMI cable (does not need to be in the box because you can buy the for a couple of bucks on monoprice)But The PS3 in my opinion is a great upconverting DVD player that also allows for internet browsing DIVX playback and Will never go out of date if you have a Wireless connection and do firmware updates. Oh and if someone wants to play games it does that too. If you wanna PS3 they have bundles that include a Remote and free blu-ray rentals at blockbuster Sorry for the rant but IMHO the real cool HD is Blu-ray R. Viegas...Any upconverting DVD will do just fine just make sure it has an HDMI cable (does not need to be in the box because you can buy the for a couple of bucks on monoprice)But The PS3 in my opinion is a great upconverting DVD player that also allows for internet browsing DIVX playback and Will never go out of date if you have a Wireless connection and do firmware updates. Oh and if someone wants to play games it does that too. If you wanna PS3 they have bundles that include a Remote and free blu-ray rentals at blockbuster Sorry for the rant but IMHO the real... » Read More R. Viegas...Any upconverting DVD will do just fine just make sure it has an HDMI cable (does not need to be in the box because you can buy the for a couple of bucks on monoprice)But The PS3 in my opinion is a great upconverting DVD player that also allows for internet browsing DIVX playback and Will never go out of date if you have a Wireless connection and do firmware updates. Oh and if someone wants to play games it does that too. If you wanna PS3 they have bundles that include a Remote and free blu-ray rentals at blockbuster Sorry for the rant but IMHO the real cool HD is Blu-ray « Show Less
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You need to use an external USB DVD player. It is a great computer. Boots almost instantly. Very fast and powerful.
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I have the newer VRD-MC5, and as long as you don't finalize the DVD, you can keep adding to it.
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Hi Gaius, no, you don't. Regular DVD Players can play converted DVD videos. -Vincent
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So, is there a "special" DVD player just to play region 7 DVDs? What a bout the multiregion DVD players?
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What did you use to burn the DVD's to the system? Do you still have the 5.1 audio doing this?
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the dvds answer is generally a no (contra to the other answer) except for an occasional foreign film or snlive dvd, or adult entertainment and symphony dvds. sorry
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I would jump on it. It is an excellent upconverter of sd dvds. Gettting hard to find. I picked one up at bb for $150, and it was the last one.
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I can't seem to play DVD's. I load it and I just get a list of files. Do I have to install a media player?
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Yes, my brother records programmes in the UK and sends them to us. We've found the Phillips dvd players work great on all formats.
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The question raised by Robert Jordan is also of interest to me. How can one transfer DVDs to Archos 7? What problems are we likely to encounter and how should we resolve them? What is the best software to load DVDs and Blu ray disks? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.
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Good question! I have the same problem! The dvd is STILL in the tv - since SEVERAL months ago. In other words, don't get this tv and expect it to play DVDs. Even my tech savvy son can't remove it without possibly causing damage. (Maybe I'll ask RCA now that you have reminded me.)
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Nope, just slide the DVD in and hit the play botton...Nice little set.Good Luck,
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Try dvdfab you can try it for 30 days just select dvd to mobile and choices of mobile devices are shown. then select either the zune device or the pvp, either works good on archos. Usually after you've selected a device it starts to set everything up for you. Just make sure you uncheck english in the subpicture area, that should be on your right you don't need that to be checked. With this program you need to download the dvd onto your computer then drag and drop it into the video folder on the archos. If you go to that folder you'll see the type of video is acceptable such as wmv, wma or avi to name a few. If you look up your archos info that will tell you too. If you haven't received help by now I hope this helps you. Remember if you don't want the movies on your computer permanently you can always delete after dragging and dropping into you archos video folder. The time for the movie to your computer depends on your computer, however 2-1.2 hours or a little over that is usually the norm. If you've found something easier please feel free to share.
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Thanks! The only real gripe that I remember is that a DVD is a little slow to load when you put it in. When I get around to buying one myself though, I probably won't use it as my main DVD player anyway, but I'll write up a full review.
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not sure - you can play the mass produced dvds. I'd call Epson and ask them if this is important to you :)