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    question about video playback quality regarding different programs.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by zer0, Jan 29, 2006.

  1. zer0

    zer0 Notebook Enthusiast

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    is there a difference of quality when watching dvd movies if using cyberlink power dvd or videolan?
    what about when viewing avi files when using divx or videolan(or is the divx codec applied to videolan like it is applied to wmp?)?
     
    zer0, Jan 29, 2006
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    no, the quality is a function of the encoded file's quality and has nothing to do with the playback application
     
    drumfu, Jan 29, 2006
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    zer0 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks. ill stick with video lan its a great program. oh and if i stick with videolan do i still need the divx codec because im about to do a reformat so i dont want to have to redownload divx if i dont need to.
     
    zer0, Jan 29, 2006
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    Codecs must be downloaded separately, unless provided with the video player.

    Just go to www.free-codecs.com to download the latest codecs and great codec packages.

    I personally like the K-Lite Codec pack.

    Cheers,
    Mike
     
    Shampoo, Jan 29, 2006
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    no, i dont think you'll need to download any codecs with VLAN. i haven't hit a video file format yet that it can't play "out of the box".
     
    drumfu, Jan 29, 2006
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    zer0 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks drumfu
     
    zer0, Jan 29, 2006
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    And if someone recommends you download a Codec Pack, I say 'Run Forrest'. Generally they cause more problems and conflicts than getting just the right Codec. G-Spot or a similar program will tell you exactly what you need, if and when a file won't play.
     
    olyteddy, Jan 29, 2006
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