[ale] OT: DVD Playback on Laptops

[Christopher Fowler]

On Tue, Sep 09, 2003 at 09:24:01PM -0400, Geoffrey wrote:
> Christopher Fowler wrote:
> >
> >I've been looking at portable DVD players because I've been having
> >issues playing back DVD's on my HP ZE1250.  the laptop has an AMD 1.8 and
> >512Mb ram. Sometimes playback can be smooth and get choppy in some areas.
> >I can only playback now in Windows XP.  My issues with DVD playback and
> >lead me to believe that Laptops that have DVD drives are not suited for
> >DVD palyback.  Are thes opinions shared or do I have an issue on
> >my laptop?
> 
> I'm going through and cleaning out the inbox.  Was wondering what your 
> resolution was.  I've got RH 7.3 on my Sony laptop, but plan on 
> installing SuSE 8.2 along side it shortly and was going to see how it 
> does with dvd playing. (pIV 2.4 ghz 2mb memory)

You suprised me with this old post.  Truthfully I did not fix.  I have
minor issues in XP so I said to hell with fixing it in Linux.  I like the
fact I have a 15" monitor but I beleive some products do one job and well
and that is it.  I purchased an APEX unit from Circuit City and love it.  It
has a 6.5" screen and can take A/V in.  Be carefule because most will not
take A/V in and I want to paly Xbox on the road.  The portable player
does a great job of playing DVDs.

IMO, PC's do not make good gaming machines.  I own an Xbox and GBA SP for   
that entertainment.  If I can buty a PC game and run direclty off the CD
without any issues than I might chaneg my mind.  but now you have to
install and pray all works well.

Some devices do one job well and that is it.  I try not to make
my equipment wear all hats.  PCs do PC work, consoles do games, and
DVD players play DVDs.  However I am working on turning an old BookPC   
into an MP3 and DivX player for home. Some people may disagree and try to
shove every little thing into a PC.  I love having many gadgets. The
APEX rocks.  Plus I get great battery life.

Chris