DVD player to play MPEG and avi files

longwalks1

Recently downloaded a lot of films and they're currently on mpeg or avi files (i watch them on my laptop in either media player or VLC player) If i burn them onto dvd's, what typre of DVD palyer will I need to watch them?
Any cheap ones you'd recommend?

Thanks in advance

macman

You need to convert them to DVD format first, not just copy onto a DVD. Once you've done that, most DVD players willl read them (I assume you're talking about a DVD player linked to a TV).

Bowling_4_Gold

Any DVD player will do. You can pick a cheap one up in Asda for about £6 I think. You will need to convert the files to DVD format though but you can use free software such as DVD Flick for this.

longwalks1

Can i convert them while burning, using media player? or is DVD Flick a better programme to use?

Thanks guys

Bowling_4_Gold

Unfortunately, Windows Media Player doesn't burn DVDs in the correct format to be played on a DVD player, thus bringing the need to use specialist software such as DVD Flick which I have personally used and can say it is very good.

longwalks1

Thanks again bowling, I'm guessing a free download?

spakkker

You need a dvd player that plays divx - asda do an Onn brand one for 24-30 quid.
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/139176 is another one - I have a philips dvp5990 about £60 , it it noticeably better than the Onn i have.
One nice feature on them is the USB input so you transfer a movie to pen drive ,shove it in the player and watch on TV.
There are sometimes audio synch issues with cheaper players.
Otherwise just burn upto 6 avi's to a disc (data) shove that in and decide which one to watch!!

Bowling_4_Gold

Yep, free donwload.

B.T.W just to save on confusion, if you convert the files using DVD Flick, you do not need a Divx player, a normal DVD Player will do fine.

codheadling

you might consider a model like this one http://www.svp.co.uk/home-and-leisure/dvd-tv-home-cinema/dvd-players/umax-yamada-dvd-7500x-divx-dvd-player-and-cd-ripper-umax025_boxed-retail-unit.html
you can then watch the films without converting them to dvd format,not as cheap as the supermarket ones,but you dont have the hassle of buying and burning disks.

Lincoln_Imp

I have the Asda one ,think i paid 24 quid ,excellent machine for the price ,plays Divx no problems at all
Saves all the hassle and time converting and also cdr`s are cheap as chips