DVD player that plays .avi files?

[gran turismo]

I want to buy a DVD player capable of playing different file formats but specifically, .avi files. The DVD players I've looked at mention they play VCD, SVCD, DivX etc. but don't specifically mention .avi.

The bottom line is this. I want to put .avi files without re-encoding/modification onto a DVD and watch them using the DVD player. Is there a DVD player capable of this that's reasonably priced (<$150)?

[theken]

yeah, theres a lg that plays xvid, i have it, it plays avi, i cant remember the model number, but it was bought at visions, about 5 months ago

[sputnik]

I bought a Panasonic DVD-S42S for $79 this past weekend.

It kicks some serious ass. Drop in a DVD filled with DivX/XviD and enjoy.

[Alterac]

Philips DVP-642 is a good one, $50 or so.

LG 530 or somthing is also good, 531 does upscaling also.

[gran turismo]

Originally posted by theken
yeah, theres a lg that plays xvid, i have it, it plays avi, i cant remember the model number, but it was bought at visions, about 5 months ago

Is it this model?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10072962&catid=



Originally posted by sputnik
I bought a Panasonic DVD-S42S for $79 this past weekend.

It kicks some serious ass. Drop in a DVD filled with DivX/XviD and enjoy.

Does the .avi format fall into the DivX/XviD family? If so, can I assume that if the specs state the player can handle DivX/XviD formats, it will implictly play .avi?

[theken]

that would be the model yes, it says that it plays avi i have not tried it out, i burn xvid, but xvid is an avi format i believe

[jav_]

just a quick question...do u just burn the .avi into a data dvd and they can play on these players like that?

[beecue]

Originally posted by gran turismo
Does the .avi format fall into the DivX/XviD family? If so, can I assume that if the specs state the player can handle DivX/XviD formats, it will implictly play .avi?

divx/xvid are .avis .. so yea any player that says that will play them


Originally posted by jav_
just a quick question...do u just burn the .avi into a data dvd and they can play on these players like that?

yup thats all u gotta do ... then it just lists the files on the dvd player and u choose and play

[szw]

I got one for 20 bucks at Toys R Us that works.

[403Gemini]

I bought a phillips for $50 and it plays movies better than my parents brand new panasonic lol (plays all formats and loads discs WAY faster)