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    PowerDVD vs OEM's dvd softwares?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by NumLock, Jul 4, 2006.

  1. NumLock

    NumLock Notebook Evangelist

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    OEM dvd Softwares such as HP's QuickPlay and so on. Which is better? (yes I know the other is totally FREE but aside from that)

    thanks.
     
    NumLock, Jul 4, 2006
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    nickster87 Notebook Consultant

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    PowerDVD is probably one that most people use, but is really comes down to end user preference. If it works for you, then that's fine.
     
    nickster87, Jul 4, 2006
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  3. KimizChamp

    KimizChamp Notebook Geek

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    There was already a similar thread, where I explained the pain I experience with HP Quickplay. Don't bother, it's horrible, and AnyRegion DVD software aren't compatible with it either.

    My advice would be PowerDVD. I'll try to look for a link to the other thread, it'll be an interesting read...
     
    KimizChamp, Jul 5, 2006
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  4. NumLock

    NumLock Notebook Evangelist

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    ok thanks. I already switched to powerdvd instead. On first impressions; the HP quickplay seemed consume a lot less memory than powerdvd......
     
    NumLock, Jul 5, 2006
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  5. KimizChamp

    KimizChamp Notebook Geek

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    HP Quickplay runs in the background and takes 20% CPU usage. I singled it out, and I have no clue what it does :(
     
    KimizChamp, Jul 5, 2006
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