DVD players

[RCN_Moose]

I'm planning on buying a DVD player (for my comp, for watching movies of course http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif) and I was wondering if there is any difference in the makes or models, etc.

Does it really matter weather I buy a 'cheapy' or a 'top of the line'?

Anybody have any experience with them? Or any favorite brands that are preferred?

Thanks in advance- Moose

[JayMan]

I think most people prefer pioneer or toshiba, but i personally own a matsu****a/panasonic 16xdvd. I think i woulda prefered a pioneer but i must also say there is definatly nothing wrong with this drive, it looks just basic, but works good, isn't noisey at all, altho it could be but i just can't hear it from my case fans hehe.

JayMan

[Warthog]

As far as differences go, I don't know. Obviously, there is speed but also there is looks http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif. I really like the Pioneer 104 16x slot drive (like a car player).

Warthog

[JayMan]

Slot drives do look good, but also they are alittle noisier usually. But i think if i wasnt in such a rush to ghet this computer i would have ended up getting a pioneer slot drive, but i was too sick with my P133 POS computer.

JayMan

[jak]

i got the aopen 16x dvd. its alot like the pioneer and has slot load. its worked fine for me so far and its onl like 120-140(last time i checked) i got mine from myaopen.com , you should check there site out, im really happy with all my aopen products
jak

[RayH]

I have a 6x Toshiba and it seems to work just fine.

[RCN_Moose]

Thanks for the info guys, think I'll probably go for a Toshiba.