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Software & Hardware Mix: => Windows / PC => Topic started by: devnullius on 14. April 2012., 17:13:15
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Does anyone know a really (!) GOOD specialized Windows DVD player?
I don't mean VLC or Pot-player or plugins for Media Player (Classic).
I mean real good specialized DVD player software for Vista (XP). Like DVD X Player (which is not free).
Anyone?
Peace!
Devvie
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With http://download.cnet.com/1770-20_4-0.html?tag=pfindersrch&searchtype=downloads&query=dvd+player&filter=platform=Windows (http://download.cnet.com/1770-20_4-0.html?tag=pfindersrch&searchtype=downloads&query=dvd+player&filter=platform=Windows)|&filterName=platform=Windows| I found http://download.cnet.com/AV-DVD-Player-Morpher/3000-7970_4-10458046.html?tag=api (http://download.cnet.com/AV-DVD-Player-Morpher/3000-7970_4-10458046.html?tag=api) .
Altough it actually is made to morph your dvd's (which I do not use), user comments claim it to actually be a good DVD player. And indeed, it adds itself to autoplay options (VERY convenient) and my Pink Floyd DVD played just fine - with one exception...
As mentioned by many, by default the program cannot produce sound playback :(((( For that, it needs http://www.free-codecs.com/XP_Codec_Pack_download.htm (http://www.free-codecs.com/XP_Codec_Pack_download.htm) and I do NOT want to install codec packs that mess up MY system :P
So, I'm still looking... I hoped BS.Player would work for DVD's, but it seems that DVD playback is a PRO feature. Sigh. Sheitmicrosoft :P
Peace!
devnullius
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If you don't want to use codec packs (K-lite is quite nice) or VLC o MPC, then I would try with real player maybe?
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never thought of 'good' ol' rp! will test later today. thanx!
devnullius
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Does anyone know a really (!) GOOD specialized Windows DVD player?
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I hoped BS.Player would work for DVD's, but it seems that DVD playback is a PRO feature.
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I don't have any doubts - BS.player is No.1.: http://www.bsplayer.com/bsplayer-english/download.html (http://www.bsplayer.com/bsplayer-english/download.html)
I use them for years and it work like a charm. :thumbsup: Yes you got a right, for DVD support you need to have PRO version... (let me know if you choose them, maybe I'll "find" one license for you from one of my friends ;) ).
Alternatively here you have three FREE solutions for testing:
1. Zoom Player: http://www.inmatrix.com/files/zoomplayer_download.shtml (http://www.inmatrix.com/files/zoomplayer_download.shtml)
2. GOM Media Player: http://player.gomlab.com/eng/ (http://player.gomlab.com/eng/)
3. UMPlayer (open source): http://www.umplayer.com/download/ (http://www.umplayer.com/download/)
Don't forget to provide us feedback... ;)
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Don't forget to provide us feedback... ;)
Sigh...
: )
It's on my to-do list. And I'm always willing to adopt homeless licenses - that's the kind of sweet gal I am ;p
BUT will the license be limited to 1-installation-only? If so, I cannot use it. I use a master image that I clone for my friends if they get a new pc. Saves me a lot of hassle :) But on Vista... A really good DVD player for just DVD's WITHOUT codecs to mess up my OS... It's a pain in the ass!
In general, I really prefer Pot-player. VLC, after 15 years?, finally lost. Mostly due to it's interface (to advanced) and its bad colours.
Luckily I by now have solved Pot-players DVD playback problems and I'll test that solution further too! After setup, by default, Pot will not play dvd's: you MUST select the CORRECT sound devices (speakers!) and codecs (I just chose the first ones when I had to choose).
Till repost!
Peace!
devnullius
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BUT will the license be limited to 1-installation-only? If so, I cannot use it.
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Yup, only one... :-\
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... Pot will not play dvd's: you MUST select the CORRECT sound devices (speakers!) and codecs (I just chose the first ones when I had to choose).
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Related to codecs problem... take advice from "jheysen" and try K-lite (for the start Basic version): http://codecguide.com/download_kl.htm (http://codecguide.com/download_kl.htm)
I'm 99% sure that with them, you'll resolve all problems related to codecs. ;)
If you don't want to use codec packs (K-lite is quite nice) or VLC o MPC, then I would try with real player maybe?
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I know but... I don't like codecs in my OS. I'm from the pre-W95 generation and we got SCARED like hell for codecs in our system32 :P
Even today, I just do not like them. A program should offer it by default with build-in codecs.
IF I have to install codecs (I usually refuse), I go for the Shark007 codec pack. He sees things my way, which gives me a comfortable feeling. Did not encounter real problems with it, but it doesn't solve everything either.
So for now Daum Pot Player will stay my default - way better than any codec anyway.
I'll also give another look at proposed DVD players...
Thanx & Peace!
devnullius
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Why you don't use VLC-media player..It's free and really good!
Download it here: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html (http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html)
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Why you don't use VLC-media player..It's free and really good!
Download it here: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html (http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html)
I used VLC as the ONLY program for over 10 years. Version 0.8.6.1 I believe? ;p Anyways, while it indeed plays EVERYTHING it does have problems with DVD playback. Yes it plays VOB's just fine, and yes you can just right-click a folder and play the contents. BUT for actually starting to play a real DVD with menu's and all, VLC just isn't up to the job.
Also I noticed, mainly by MANY complaints of my friends, that the colours aren't good with VLC. And even I could not ignore that anymore once Windows 7 came out. Movies suddenly had GREAT colours, while VLC's still were much less bright and vivid.
This led to a search for better for my non-Win-7-friends. And everybody agrees: Daum Pot Player is THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK! No discussions whatsoever.
Don't download it from their site, you will end up all Chinese. Instead, google for "latest daum pot player english download" and work from one of the mirror sites found.
And for DVD playback, well... Pot needs a little extra attention - and being Dutch... I always give pot all the attention it needs ; ))
*kuch* peace! *uh kuch*
devnullius
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O0 today on Giveawayoftheday...
http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/mac-blu-ray-player-21/comment-page-1/#comment-287383 (http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/mac-blu-ray-player-21/comment-page-1/#comment-287383)
QUOTE...
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●Please Download the Zip Package from GOTD and extract it.
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More information and tutorials about How to play Blu-ray on Mac Blu-ray Player, please visit our website: http://www.macblurayplayer.com (http://www.macblurayplayer.com)
Thank you for your time reading this!
Comment by Macgo — May 12th, 2012 at 3:00 am
Peace!
devnullius
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From Giovanni, as quoted in: http://scforum.info/index.php/topic,8195.msg20855.html#msg20855 - I'll ALSO USE that THREAD TO UPDATE WITH Blue-Ray / DVD PLAYER GIVEAWAYS...
Quote: "digiarty might do the trick! http://www.digiarty.com/"
Karma,
devnullius
POST-EDIT: A NEW LIST OF SOFTWARES BY GIOVANNI THE FREEBEE KING: http://scforum.info/index.php/topic,8195.msg20861.html#msg20861
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POST-EDIT: Here we go... The 2014 Gremlins have arrived :( The key given here will not work anymore! Nothing to do...
:bih: I think I finally found a (semi-) legal solution: a full fledged free all-round blu-ray (and dvd) player for Windows and Mac OS X!
It is a giveaway with the same serial for everyone. I'll be testing later, but for now here it is:
https://app.box.com/s/b6sfp35pfp42z0s2419v
Aurora Blu-Ray Media Player for Mac OS X or Windows (should do DVD too ;p)
SOURCE: Roger D: http://www.nsaneforums.com/topic/199888-giveaway-free-blu-ray-player-software-on-chipde/#entry709915
Karma!
Devvie
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Copy Paste FROM: http://www.wondershare.com/convert-video-audio/free-video-player.html
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KARMA!
Devnullius
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Does anyone know a really (!) GOOD specialized Windows DVD player?
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(14.04.2012.)
:bih: I think I finally found a (semi-) legal solution: a full fledged free all-round blu-ray (and dvd) player for Windows and Mac OS X!
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It really is Christmas!
Not only did I find the semi-legal Aurora solution I just posted (http://scforum.info/index.php/topic,7570.msg22060.html#msg22060), I actually found a truly free, genuine and updateable solution with Wondershare's Free Video Player for Windows or Mac OS X!
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Finally, the search is completed after twenty months ?!
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:) 20 months and a decade ;p
But yeah, it appears so... I actually should test both programs in details, but I hardly ever watch DVDs on my PC anymore - I nowadays just stream :>
So case closed until further notice :)
devnullius
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Still not SUPER happy... Got this tip today :)
Devvie,
as for the free DVD player, you can give DAPlayer a shot. It's a free multimedia player for windows and able to play Bluray, AVCHD, TS, MKV, MPEG4, H264 videos, DVD video and music CD, etc.
you can know the detailed info at http://www.winxdvd.com/daplayer/
Hope it helps.
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Free for DVD playback; BlueRay is paid software... Macgo Windows Blu-ray Player
http://www.macblurayplayer.com/windows-bluray-player.htm#overview
Still not SUPER happy... Got this tip today :)
Devvie,
as for the free DVD player, you can give DAPlayer a shot. It's a free multimedia player for windows and able to play Bluray, AVCHD, TS, MKV, MPEG4, H264 videos, DVD video and music CD, etc.
you can know the detailed info at http://www.winxdvd.com/daplayer/
Hope it helps.
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WinX DVD Player now shows a watermark until you register. So that one is of the table again.
Devvie
Still not SUPER happy... Got this tip today :)
Devvie,
as for the free DVD player, you can give DAPlayer a shot. It's a free multimedia player for windows and able to play Bluray, AVCHD, TS, MKV, MPEG4, H264 videos, DVD video and music CD, etc.
you can know the detailed info at http://www.winxdvd.com/daplayer/
Hope it helps.
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Registration code expired... No more Aurora BlueRay player :(
POST-EDIT: Here we go... The 2014 Gremlins have arrived :( The key given here will not work anymore! Nothing to do...
:bih: I think I finally found a (semi-) legal solution: a full fledged free all-round blu-ray (and dvd) player for Windows and Mac OS X!
It is a giveaway with the same serial for everyone. I'll be testing later, but for now here it is:
https://app.box.com/s/b6sfp35pfp42z0s2419v
Aurora Blu-Ray Media Player for Mac OS X or Windows (should do DVD too ;p)
SOURCE: Roger D: http://www.nsaneforums.com/topic/199888-giveaway-free-blu-ray-player-software-on-chipde/#entry709915
Karma!
Devvie
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And I like more this converter "OnlineConvertFree".