Looking for portable DVD player.

Post #248,494 by broomberg 3/19/06 10:21:47 PM Reply	Looking for portable DVD player. To use at the gym. Would like to burn TV shows / movies - AVI, MPG, whatever, and play them while exercising. Does such a beast exist?
Post #248,496 by boxley 3/19/06 10:39:02 PM Reply	player/recorder? dont think so Any opinions expressed by me are mine alone, posted from my home computer, on my own time as a free american and do not reflect the opinions of any person or company that I have had professional relations with in the past 50 years. meep
Post #248,498 by Another Scott 3/19/06 10:52:24 PM Reply	It's not clear what you want. For use in a gym, I'd think something like a video [link\|http://www.apple.com/ipod/ipod.html\|iPod] would be ideal. But I think it's very limited for playback. They claim 150 hours of video playback (320x240, 750 kbps) and 20 hour battery life (for music). I don't know how you'd get your shows on there - it's probably easy if you feel like giving Apple $1.99 an episode. There are portable DVD players - [link\|http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/SubCategory.asp?SubCategory=491\|newegg] has them starting at < $100. A portable DVD player that also records? I haven't seen any. HTH. Cheers, Scott.
Post #248,561 by SpiceWare 3/20/06 10:51:13 AM Reply	Handbrake and Lostify I use [link\|http://handbrake.m0k.org/\|Handbrake] to transfer DVDs to my iPod. Lately I've been watching Season 1 of Northern Exposure on my lunch break. The tags that denote "TV Show" cannot be set via iTunes. If it's not set then all the episodes clutter up the Movie Folder on the iPod. I use [link\|http://home.comcast.net/~lowellstewart/lostify/\|Lostify] to set the TV Show flag, Episode #, Season, and other info so that the episodes will appear under the iPod's TV Shows folder where they're nicely sorted into subfolders of Series then subfolders of Seasons. Darrell Spice, Jr. Trendy yet complex\nPeople seek me out - though they're not sure why\n[link\|http://spiceware.org/gallery/ArtisticOverpass\|Artistic Overpass] [link\|http://www.spiceware.org/\|SpiceWare]
Post #248,574 by Another Scott 3/20/06 1:12:49 PM Reply	Excellent. :-)
Post #248,600 by tjsinclair 3/20/06 3:03:59 PM Reply	Handbrake Lite This is a cut-down version of Handbrake that is specifically designed to transcode DVDs to iPod video files. More of a one-click solution, if you wish. [link\|http://mac.majorgeeks.com/download5293.html\|Here's ] the link. Tom Sinclair "This is a lovely party," said the Bursar to a chair, "I wish I was here." -- The Bursar is a man under a lot of stress (Terry Pratchett, Lords and Ladies)
Post #248,512 by altmann 3/20/06 5:10:19 AM Reply	Check here [link\|http://www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers\|http://www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers] I think most players will support SVCDs in addition to DVDs but It looks like support for any other format is more rare. You could also go this route: [link\|http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=210&subcategory=211&product=12985&nav=1\|http://www.creative....oduct=12985&nav=1] PS: I'm not sure where you guys are reading that he wants to burn DVDs with the player. -- Chris Altmann
Post #248,515 by Another Scott 3/20/06 7:42:18 AM Reply	"burn ... And play them" Yeah, its a stretch. ;-)
Post #248,520 by CRConrad 3/20/06 8:35:12 AM 3/20/06 9:20:20 AM Reply	Burn them - while exercising? Yeah, that IS a stretch. Which, of course is all for the good: Stretching is essential after exercise. Ba-dum tish, don't forget to tip your waitress, etc. [link\|mailto:MyUserId@MyISP.CountryCode\|Christian R. Conrad] (I live in Finland, and my e-mail in-box is at the Saunalahti company.) Yes Mr. Garrison, genetic engineering lets us correct God's horrible, horrible mistakes, like German people. - [link\|http://maxpages.com/southpark2k/Episode_105\|Mr. Hat] Edited by CRConrad March 20, 2006, 09:20:20 AM EST Expand All History
Post #248,522 by pwhysall 3/20/06 8:43:24 AM Reply	Pedant mode ACTIVATE "Is a stretch" "exercise" I know you'd want me to do this, CRC. Peter [link\|http://www.no2id.net/\|Don't Let The Terrorists Win] [link\|http://www.kuro5hin.org\|There is no K5 Cabal] [link\|http://guildenstern.dyndns.org\|Home] Use P2P for legitimate purposes!
Post #248,525 by drewk 3/20/06 8:48:18 AM 3/20/06 8:50:07 AM Reply	Dupe === Purveyor of Doc Hope's [link\|http://DocHope.com\|fresh-baked dog biscuits and pet treats]. [link\|http://DocHope.com\|http://DocHope.com] Edited by drewk March 20, 2006, 08:49:28 AM EST Edited by drewk March 20, 2006, 08:50:07 AM EST Expand All History
Post #248,530 by Another Scott 3/20/06 8:54:28 AM Reply	Drs who treat plantar fasciitis apparently haven't heard. And I don't believe it either. Unless running counts as "the same motions" - and in that case doesn't it apply to almost any sport? E.g. [link\|http://www.laurelfootandanklecenter.com/sub.php?page=prob_heel_plantar\|Laurel Foot and Ankle Center]: Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the connective tissue that stretches from the base of the toes, across the arch of the foot, to the point at which it inserts into the heel bone. Also called "heel spur syndrome," the condition can usually be successfully treated with conservative measures such as use of anti-inflammatory medications and ice packs, stretching exercises, orthotic devices, and physical therapy. Cheers, Scott. (Whose wife - who has run for about 30 years - has it pretty bad, and who seems to have a mild case himself.)
Post #248,533 by drewk 3/20/06 9:14:55 AM Reply	I don't recall them saying anything about theraputic value The surprising (to me) point was that stretching -- during a warm-up -- beyond the range of motion you intend to exercise is unnecessary. They saw no differences in reported pain, recovery time, range of motion, anything you would expect to be helped. === Purveyor of Doc Hope's [link\|http://DocHope.com\|fresh-baked dog biscuits and pet treats]. [link\|http://DocHope.com\|http://DocHope.com]
Post #248,542 by Another Scott 3/20/06 9:40:35 AM Reply	Ok. I misinterpreted it, again. Thanks.
Post #248,543 by drewk 3/20/06 9:49:27 AM Reply	Can't find a link to what I heard, but found this [link\|http://archives.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/diet.fitness/09/11/fitness.stretching.ap/\|Experts debate benefits of stretching with exercise] Apparently they've been looking at this for a while. The one I heard on the radio sounds like it was reporting on a recent study designed to address the issue described in the link above. While looking for the link, I found some saying that stretching actually decresases muscle strength, and that the only pain-relief benefit is to get the brain accustomed to pain signals from the muscle. === Purveyor of Doc Hope's [link\|http://DocHope.com\|fresh-baked dog biscuits and pet treats]. [link\|http://DocHope.com\|http://DocHope.com]
Post #248,528 by drewk 3/20/06 8:50:34 AM Reply	ICLRPD (new thread) Created as new thread #248527 titled [link\|/forums/render/content/show?contentid=248527\|ICLRPD] === Purveyor of Doc Hope's [link\|http://DocHope.com\|fresh-baked dog biscuits and pet treats]. [link\|http://DocHope.com\|http://DocHope.com]
Post #248,535 by CRConrad 3/20/06 9:20:48 AM Reply	Fixed; thanks; yes I would.
Post #248,536 by CRConrad 3/20/06 9:22:21 AM Reply	Fixed; thanks; yes I would. I just wouldn't want you to have to do it -- but that's my fault, not yours. :-(
Post #248,541 by drewk 3/20/06 9:39:25 AM Reply	Irony, thy name is "Double Post" === Purveyor of Doc Hope's [link\|http://DocHope.com\|fresh-baked dog biscuits and pet treats]. [link\|http://DocHope.com\|http://DocHope.com]
Post #248,544 by CRConrad 3/20/06 9:59:41 AM Reply	Yeah, yeah, yeah. Now FOAD, the lot of you.
Post #248,569 by Steve Lowe 3/20/06 11:43:53 AM Reply	ICLRPD. Now FOAD, the lot of you. -- Steve [link\|http://www.ubuntulinux.org\|Ubuntu]
Post #248,526 by drewk 3/20/06 8:48:55 AM Reply	Nit A recent medical study suggests that stretching before or after exercise serves no useful purpose, except for activities that are going to involve the same motions. Warming up, still needed. Stretching, no point. === Purveyor of Doc Hope's [link\|http://DocHope.com\|fresh-baked dog biscuits and pet treats]. [link\|http://DocHope.com\|http://DocHope.com]
Post #248,529 by bepatient 3/20/06 8:51:45 AM Reply	archos makes portable dvrs [link\|http://www.archos.com/\|http://www.archos.com/] Go there. They've 2 4 inch screen models and one 7 inch screen model. Think they sell them at Circuit City If you push something hard enough, it will fall over. _{Fudd's First Law of Opposition} [link\|mailto:bepatient@aol.com\|BePatient]
Post #248,627 by broomberg 3/20/06 7:36:39 PM Reply	Sorry, was not clear enough. I'll burn them on my current DVD burner on my Linux box. This is strictly for playback. And no, DVD is not a requirement, but the other portable players have tiny screen so I figure the 2 go hand in hand, ie: DVD and decent screen size.
Post #248,630 by boxley 3/20/06 7:41:46 PM Reply	the 9 inch screens are nice, 1 hr battery life on mine Any opinions expressed by me are mine alone, posted from my home computer, on my own time as a free american and do not reflect the opinions of any person or company that I have had professional relations with in the past 50 years. meep
Post #250,169 by static 3/30/06 11:18:02 PM Reply	Yes. I have one. It's an [link\|http://au.lge.com/md/product/prodcategorylist.do?actType=detail&currPage=1&categoryId=0200000302&parentCategoryId=0200000003&categoryLevel=3&productId=1100000799\|LG DP9911P] and can play DVD-RWs made on our Toshiba DVD recorder more-or-less okay (it gets slighly out of sync from time to time and then suddenly races to catch up - I think it's the encoding mode at fault). It has a 7" 16:9 screen and a full battery lasts about 4 hours. LG have a slightly more expensive model that can also play DivX encoded content. My wife found it for me at Christmas because the older one I had had for 3 or 4 years (chinese thing rebadged by Voxson) couldn't play DVD-RWs and it had a failing lidswitch. Basically, I wore it out, which I still think is kinda unusual for a portable DVD player, but there you are. It spent quite a few months with me on the morning and evening train trips. There used to be a number of Panasonic, Sony etc models, but the market here seems to have been swamped by a-bit-too-cheap weird-brand asian imports that even the retailers don't like selling. So be choosy. You may have to visit quite a number of electronics stores. Other sampling: [link\|http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?CategoryName=hav_DVD_DVDPortables&ProductSKU=DVPFX705&INT=sstyle-hav_DVD-catpfeature-DVPFX705\|Sony DVP-FX705] [link\|http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/dvd/portable.asp\|Toshiba have several] Wade. "Insert crowbar. Apply force."

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