DVD I've only recently discovered this device and it sounds great. But I'm not as dedicated to my TV viewing as I used to be and have begun buying completed tv series' that I enjoy and watching them. 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? Being able to access my favorite episodes or upload a season at a time and watch them as I had time sounds like a dream come true with my on-the-go life. DVD I've only recently discovered this device and it sounds great. But I'm not as dedicated to my TV viewing as I used to be and have begun buying completed tv series' that I enjoy and... » Read More DVD I've only recently discovered this device and it sounds great. But I'm not as dedicated to my TV viewing as I used to be and have begun buying completed tv series' that I enjoy and watching them. 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? Being able to access my favorite episodes or upload a season at a time and watch them as I had time sounds like a dream come true with my on-the-go life. « Show Less
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I use dvdshrink to rip my dvds. I purchased a codec pack for the Archos 5 on Ebay for about $30; that included all of the available plugins, not just the cinema plug in. (Archos wants $20 for each separate plug in.) With the cinema plug in, you don't need to convert your dvd files in order to watch them on the Archos 5; just drag the ripped contents to your Archos device and then enjoy watching. I really recommend paying the money for the plug ins. Having to convert every video you want to watch on your Archos would be a hassle, in my opinion.
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I'm in a simular boat, Jilian.I'd like to replace my DVD player (which is large enough I have to lug it around in a case) with a device I can put in a jacket pocket or slip into my briefcase. If all I wanted was music I'd just use a small MP3 player. I want to play movies as well. The iTouch with its 3.5" screen would be okay, but a five inch screen would be better.I've been looking into the software needed to convert and load my DVD movies onto an iTouch, but I'd really like to hear if the same kind of software (such as HandBrake) could put my movies onto the Archos. I'm in a simular boat, Jilian.I'd like to replace my DVD player (which is large enough I have to lug it around in a case) with a device I can put in a jacket pocket or slip into my briefcase. If all I wanted was music I'd just use a small MP3 player. I want to play movies as well. The iTouch with its 3.5" screen would be okay, but a five inch screen would be better.I've been looking into the software needed to convert and load my DVD movies onto an iTouch, but I'd really like to hear if the same kind of software (such as HandBrake) could put my movies onto the... » Read More I'm in a simular boat, Jilian.I'd like to replace my DVD player (which is large enough I have to lug it around in a case) with a device I can put in a jacket pocket or slip into my briefcase. If all I wanted was music I'd just use a small MP3 player. I want to play movies as well. The iTouch with its 3.5" screen would be okay, but a five inch screen would be better.I've been looking into the software needed to convert and load my DVD movies onto an iTouch, but I'd really like to hear if the same kind of software (such as HandBrake) could put my movies onto the Archos. « Show Less
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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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I don't own one - yet - but I believe there's 2 ways:1. Rip your DVD using a 3rd party program - handbrake should work I believe. Looks like the player supports a lot of formats by default.2. If you want integration, here's a direct quote from the Archos 5 website: "...You can now copy your DVDs onto your ARCHOS 5 and play them directly, with subtitles if you want, with the MPEG 2 compatibility. ..." For that you'll need to buy the Cinema codec from them.
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okay, I read a little further and it sounds like another significant difference is that you can't play from the archos to an external TV with the travel DVR, but you can with the home DVR... sounds like you also have to pay extra for a power cord for the travel DVR ...crazy.
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Items viewed on the Archos screen look great. However, they are not so sharp when I view them on my 46" HD TV - that may be because of the output resolution or simply because of the big screen size! I'm still testing.
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Really simple mind HERE....so is there a DVD in it that you can take out and review daily and reinstall? I need a new system...using old tv with vcr..so I can rewind and watch the next day for camera in the back.... could someone kinds give me the simple way this works? Also can you hook to your TV and watch real time?
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Thank you Paulo for your inputs.Can you tell me wich is the best brand and model ( in HD format) to upscaling my Standard DVDs??? with the capability to reproduce dvds in free region??Tk you
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I've used my Archgon drive mostly for burning DVDs (from iDVD on my iMac). It works well. I've also burned Blu-ray data discs for backing up large files. No problems.
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Thanks ! well, first I placed a new DVD + R and it shows that it is loading...... then I get an error on the tv about error reading dvd. If place the vhs and play it. I will hit record on the remote control but nothing happened. initially I had input from control to select L1 and EP from the control but still ..... I am able to watch on the tv what I have on the vhs , >>>> thanks
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Did you buy a physical "DVD" game or did you by a download game? I have the physical DVD game and I do not need to use the disc (after initial installation) to play the game. I purchased it this way intentionally because some of the online downloaded games have to be run through an online server like Steam and there fore can only be played while you are on line (WIFI connected) and I use my laptop while traveling and seldom have a WIFI connection. Since you don't have an internal DVD player your options would be to buy an external USB player (they can be very inexpensive, from 19.99 up) to download a physical DVD of the game or buy an on line downloadable version.
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Just wanted to put my two cents in too! I just received mine last night - I have a 3 TB hard drive connected to it - I got it because not all tvs (or game systems) play all the different movie formats - this thing plays them all - I am VERY IMPRESSED, and based on the fact of seeing two USB ports I'm positive I can hook up another hard drive (the cartoon one for the kids). There wasn't any lag works perfect. If they ever add more options to the home menu that would be a bonus!
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Dear Sir/Madam: I read your note on AMAZON.com (See text below) that you may have solution my problems/need. I tried but the link below is not working. Would you please help me find correct driver so that my computer can down load programs from DISH Network DVR model VIP622? I also like to know if you have a product that would allow playing programs/home movies on computer hard drive through TV (Wirelessly preferred). Thank you. Yes, it can from a VIP622 or VIP722. SD Content only, no HD. You'll need the dish network plugin which is downloadable from Archos's website:http://www.archos.com/store_us/family_b.html?country=us〈=en&fam;_id=0000000013&gen=5 Dear Sir/Madam: I read your note on AMAZON.com (See text below) that you may have solution my problems/need. I tried but the link below is not working. Would you please help me find correct driver so that my computer can down load programs from DISH Network DVR model VIP622? I also like to know if you have a product that would allow playing programs/home movies on computer hard drive through TV (Wirelessly preferred). Thank you. Yes, it can from a VIP622 or VIP722. SD Content only, no HD. You'll need the dish network plugin which is... » Read More Dear Sir/Madam: I read your note on AMAZON.com (See text below) that you may have solution my problems/need. I tried but the link below is not working. Would you please help me find correct driver so that my computer can down load programs from DISH Network DVR model VIP622? I also like to know if you have a product that would allow playing programs/home movies on computer hard drive through TV (Wirelessly preferred). Thank you. Yes, it can from a VIP622 or VIP722. SD Content only, no HD. You'll need the dish network plugin which is downloadable from Archos's website:http://www.archos.com/store_us/family_b.html?country=us〈=en&fam;_id=0000000013&gen=5 « Show Less
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thank you so much i have taken all the negative aspects into consideration and as soon as i get enough money i am going to get the 250gb archos 5. even though it has all these glitches with the beta i still think it is the best thing for me because the zune and ipod are just not enough. one more thing do you or anyone else for that matter know if the archos 5 is going to be compatible with the 3.5g connection add on or is it only the archos 5g? if someone can give any info regarding this topic it is most deeply appreciated.
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Great question! Actually, all of my CD's loaded from Gracenote as this is what they do, and do well. They need some help on the DVD/Blu-ray arena though.
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I have a dvr through directv. I'm thinking about getting this toshiba dvd recorder. Let me make sure I understand... If I have a show recorded on my dvr, I can then record it to a dvd in my dvd recorder? But while the dvr'ed show is being recorded to dvd, I cannot watch a different show? Is this correct?? Thank you anyone for your help. I have some shows that have been on my dvr for a long time now that I occasionally like to rewatch and would much rather have them on dvd so hopefully this toshiba dvd recorder is what I need.
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David,This would normally be an easy question to answer, as yes, according to the Sony website, one should see improvements with audio as well as video with this particular upconverting dvd player. Yet what you wrote leaves me with some questions as to your home set-up. Could you please elaborate on how you are connecting your dvd player, receiver, and television together?I only ask because my experience with standard DVD quality audio has always been phenomenal, and not once have I ever felt it was "simple stereo", save for when I watch older movies not encoded in DTS 5.1 or Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. David,This would normally be an easy question to answer, as yes, according to the Sony website, one should see improvements with audio as well as video with this particular upconverting dvd player. Yet what you wrote leaves me with some questions as to your home set-up. Could you please elaborate on how you are connecting your dvd player, receiver, and television together?I only ask because my experience with standard DVD quality audio has always been phenomenal, and not once have I ever felt it was "simple stereo", save for when I watch older movies not... » Read More David,This would normally be an easy question to answer, as yes, according to the Sony website, one should see improvements with audio as well as video with this particular upconverting dvd player. Yet what you wrote leaves me with some questions as to your home set-up. Could you please elaborate on how you are connecting your dvd player, receiver, and television together?I only ask because my experience with standard DVD quality audio has always been phenomenal, and not once have I ever felt it was "simple stereo", save for when I watch older movies not encoded in DTS 5.1 or Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. « Show Less
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I burn TV shows to disk. I can squeeze two episodes to each disk and still get VERY good image and sound. With a dvdPLUSr I can burn an episode this week, pull the disk out of the machine, and then burn another episode next week and finalize the disk. It gives you a little more flexibility.
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Thanks Dale --That sounds great! Almost too easy to be true? I guess the big hang up with those old camcorders was getting the video onto a PC, connections, storage space, firewire's, etc.... I just want to put them on a dvd so this sounds like it would work for me. It is just home video of the kids growing up so top image quality isn't really a concern. The only other question is, what do you think the 'playability' of the recorded disc would be on devices going forward, meaning our PC, parents PC, whatever dvd player we have, etc.....? Any special type of disc to ensure compatability with multiple devices?If I spend hours converting but then can't watch, I haven't really accomplished anything. Thanks Dale --That sounds great! Almost too easy to be true? I guess the big hang up with those old camcorders was getting the video onto a PC, connections, storage space, firewire's, etc.... I just want to put them on a dvd so this sounds like it would work for me. It is just home video of the kids growing up so top image quality isn't really a concern. The only other question is, what do you think the 'playability' of the recorded disc would be on devices going forward, meaning our PC, parents PC, whatever dvd player we have, etc.....? Any special type of disc to ensure... » Read More Thanks Dale --That sounds great! Almost too easy to be true? I guess the big hang up with those old camcorders was getting the video onto a PC, connections, storage space, firewire's, etc.... I just want to put them on a dvd so this sounds like it would work for me. It is just home video of the kids growing up so top image quality isn't really a concern. The only other question is, what do you think the 'playability' of the recorded disc would be on devices going forward, meaning our PC, parents PC, whatever dvd player we have, etc.....? Any special type of disc to ensure compatability with multiple devices?If I spend hours converting but then can't watch, I haven't really accomplished anything. « Show Less
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That's interesting. I wonder why it's called a DVR. I actually had the same question as Dennis, thanks for your reply.OK. I just got off the phone with tech at Archos and both the home and travel DVR do record from TV, VCR and DVD player. The main difference is the Home DVR dock is not travel friendly because of size/weight and there is no "s" plug on the travel dock.