My DVD VCR might be breaking

suzanne63 · 03-31-21, 06:32 PM

Hi My DVD VCR does not sound too good. It might be breaking. This is the most important thing in my house to me. Just DVD players do not look like they cost a lot? This is not good. Not good at all. I am thinking about getting just a DVD player for my T.V. What is the best one to get to play all my DVDs?

kristiep · 03-31-21, 06:43 PM

Get a Blu-ray player so you can play both Blu-ray Discs and regular DVDs. Many also have smart capabilities so you could stream as well. We have a couple of Samsung players that allow us to stream Netflix which is nice.

suzanne63 · 03-31-21, 06:47 PM

Hi

Thank You. I usually only use DVD's. I don't stream.

YetAnotherDeb · 03-31-21, 07:02 PM

If you are still using VHS tapes, check pawn shops for used players. They are still out there for a reasonable price.
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suzanne63 · 03-31-21, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by YetAnotherDeb

If you are still using VHS tapes, check pawn shops for used players. They are still out there for a reasonable price.
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YADeb

Yes Thank you. I might do that too. I do still have VHS tapes. I think the VCR is working ok? It's the DVD making a loud sound.

jusca · 03-31-21, 07:25 PM

I get all my VCRs from Goodwill and other thrift stores. There are some online that can be had for reasonable prices considering that the tech isn't made anymore.

suzanne63 · 03-31-21, 07:26 PM

If I get another DVD player will it play DVDS people made for me?

jusca · 03-31-21, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by suzanne63

If I get another DVD player will it play DVDS people made for me?

Depends. Are they dvds or data dvds (mp4s, avi, mkv directly burned to a dvd)? Generally, most newer dvd players will play both types of dvds just fine and you should be able to play your custom made dvds. Any dvd player should have its features listed online so you can always check.

suzanne63 · 03-31-21, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jusca

Depends. Are they dvds or data dvds (mp4s, avi, mkv directly burned to a dvd)? Generally, most newer dvd players will play both types of dvds just fine and you should be able to play your custom made dvds. Any dvd player should have its features listed online so you can always check.

Hi ok. Thank You

They are mostly youtube video's put on DVD for me.

rhbrand · 03-31-21, 08:01 PM

This is my fear,
I still have vhs I do on the occasion so having mine break, that would break my heart

I might just have to find one somewhere and get a replacement just in case.

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03-31-21, 06:32 PM
suzanne63 Join Date: Jan 2011	My DVD VCR might be breaking Hi My DVD VCR does not sound too good. It might be breaking. This is the most important thing in my house to me. Just DVD players do not look like they cost a lot? This is not good. Not good at all. I am thinking about getting just a DVD player for my T.V. What is the best one to get to play all my DVDs?

03-31-21, 06:43 PM
kristiep Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia	Get a Blu-ray player so you can play both Blu-ray Discs and regular DVDs. Many also have smart capabilities so you could stream as well. We have a couple of Samsung players that allow us to stream Netflix which is nice.

03-31-21, 06:47 PM
suzanne63 Join Date: Jan 2011	Hi Thank You. I usually only use DVD's. I don't stream.

03-31-21, 07:02 PM
YetAnotherDeb Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eastern Oklahoma	If you are still using VHS tapes, check pawn shops for used players. They are still out there for a reasonable price. _____ YADeb

03-31-21, 07:25 PM
jusca Join Date: Aug 2011	I get all my VCRs from Goodwill and other thrift stores. There are some online that can be had for reasonable prices considering that the tech isn't made anymore.

03-31-21, 07:26 PM
suzanne63 Join Date: Jan 2011	If I get another DVD player will it play DVDS people made for me?

03-31-21, 08:01 PM
rhbrand Join Date: Nov 2001	This is my fear, I still have vhs I do on the occasion so having mine break, that would break my heart I might just have to find one somewhere and get a replacement just in case. __________________ Check out my Blog Link in Profile on Home Page