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Cheap DivX Solution For Your Entertainment Center

Posted by timothy on from the so-lotr-extended-can-fit-on-one dept.

joemite writes "I-O DATA recently announced the release of their LinkPlayer, which can decode DivX files from DVDs, CDs, USB thumb drives, and network file shares. At $249 suggested retail, I know what I'm wishing for this Christmas!" For simpler (no network shares, no thumb drives) and even cheaper set-ups, a few standalone DVD players -- the Philips DVP642 is one -- will play DivX files from recordable CDs andd DVDs.

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  1. Not that great of a value.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    Why not buy an Xbox($149 new), mod it ($50 shipped) and use XBMC? It does all of that plus music and weather.....and you get a kick ass console.

    You save $50 and you have a lot more functionality.

  2. Re:But does it support Xvid? by lakin · · Score: 5, Informative

    From the iodata product page:
    Supported Video MPEG-1/MPEG-2/DivX® VIDEO/XviD/WMV9

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    Paul
  3. Philips DVP642 player mentioned by nyquil · · Score: 5, Informative

    i have 2 of these, theyre really great. amazon has them usually for around $67, they work flawlessly, and will play almost everything you could put in there. i guess theres a couple divx encoders that it cant handle (yet), and i have come across a file or 2 that it wouldnt play, but if you're ripping your own stuff it should be fine. firmware upgradeable as well, just burn new firmware to cdr and follow the instructions. it will play divx/xvid/mpeg4 off cdr, cdrw, dvd+r/rw and dvd-r/rw, as well as being region free and progressive scan. best $67 i've ever spent.

  4. Mmm, Engrish. by modifried · · Score: 5, Funny

    From the product page:

    "And DHCP server function help you to setup IP address automatically.We guarantee you, your familiy or your guest have an exciting time!"

    "Oustside enjoy listening music or shooting photos, and then after going back home, you just insert your gadjet to this USB port. LinkPlayer can pickup inside any files for your relax time."

    "LinkPlayer remote controller is not normal. Many buttons for your convinience."

    "We will keep to make much effort for your satisfaction. Now the following certifications have already been passed. Also we'll update more after finish. Don't miss anymore."

  5. What's wrong with laptops? by prostoalex · · Score: 5, Interesting

    What's wrong with attaching a laptop with S-Video output to the TV? I also plug my 5.1 audio-system into the audio jack of the laptop and get the full surround sound. Plays DivX, WMV, RealVideo, MPEG and whatever they come up with.