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DVDs Anyone?

We rescue cats — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:09:10 GMT

Does anyone still watch movies on DVDs? I don't think we even have a dvd player anymore (at least a working one) but I want to buy a discontinued TV series, and in fact have several of them. I'm techno challenged in many ways, this is one of them. The post about Stockard Channing reminded me that I loved the West Wing and would love to watch it all again and was ready to buy the set when I realized we don't have a player! (LOL)

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Tori3569 — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:13:49 GMT

Personally, I'd rather just stream something instead of getting a DVD player and DVDs. West wing is streaming on many platforms including Prime and YouTube--not free, but I'd like to avoid more "stuff" in my house.

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Marp — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:14:50 GMT

@We rescue cats, do an Amazon search for DVD player. There are numerous options that are relatively inexpensive.

An alternative is to check local thrift stores. You might find a DVD player there or a laptop that has a DVD player.

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luvmybeetle — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:19:51 GMT

@We rescue cats@We rescue cats @We rescue catscats I have a DVD player and own all the seasons of West Wing. I own over 100 DVDs from the past (at least) 10 years. I love watching my DVDs because there are no commercials. I loved all the actors on West Wing.

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We rescue cats — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:25:49 GMT

I especially want one to take in the camper, particularly when we go to a campground for an overnight stop while on the way to our destination, player that we can watch. We can stream at home but often cannot on the road. And anymore even our computers don't have players in them. I guess I'm loooking for one that we can watch as well as play. I've seen them sold on HSN from time to time.

@luvmybeetle that's where we are too! I think I have 90% of the Murder She Wrote shows! LOL but we also have many movies we have never watched. We had bought them specifically for when we were camping. Glad to know I have another to share this!!

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Tori3569 — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:27:47 GMT

@We rescue cats wrote:
I especially want one to take in the camper, particularly when we go to a campground for an overnight stop while on the way to our destination, player that we can watch. We can stream at home but often cannot on the road. And anymore even our computers don't have players in them. I guess I'm loooking for one that we can watch as well as play. I've seen them sold on HSN from time to time.
@luvmybeetle that's where we are too! I think I have 90% of the Murder She Wrote shows! LOL but we also have many movies we have never watched. We had bought them specifically for when we were camping. Glad to know I have another to share this!!

Oh, that makes sense. In that case, I second the idea to check Amazon. They have quite a few at $40 or less.

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Etoile308 — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:37:50 GMT

Not certain if you want just a DVD player to hook up to a television, or a DVD player with the monitor to view to watch on that unit.

I know HSN has a couple of portable TVs that also include the DVD player.

One of the benefits of still playing DVDs is that they often include extras such as interviews, goof clips, background not available with streaming.

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J Town Girl — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 01:13:29 GMT

We have a huge collection of DVD's. Years ago I purchased a large DVD cabinet that covers almost one wall in our family room. It actually is a lovely piece of furniture. It has sliding glass doors and 28 small shelves for the DVD's. I'd never part with it and I know I couldn't find anything like it today.

Besides the DVD's of movies and tv shows, I also purchased recordable discs so I can record from our TV.

We do have Prime and Netflix, but they don't always show the older tv shows that my husband and I enjoy.

I know many have gotten away from DVD's and have gone completely to streaming services, but we're old school and like our DVD's.

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sunshine45 — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 01:15:26 GMT

yes, i still own a DVD player AND i still purchase DVDs. i also have two portable DVD players that i purchased from HSN.

i like to buy some of my all time favorite movies and series thinking that one day i may not be able to find them easily.

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Mz iMac — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 02:21:31 GMT

@We rescue cats YUP!

I own a DVD player

I burn movies on DVDs

As a hobby I make slide shows on DVDs

My dumb bedroom TV has a built-in slot DVD player

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Bookplate — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 02:22:41 GMT

I have an old, not-streaming-compatible tv that actually has a DVD slot and it still works just fine. We are not replacing it until it goes totally kaput.

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We rescue cats — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:36:01 GMT

I saw some of the tv with DVD player over at HSN, that looks like a great option! Any brand opinions?

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twinsister — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 04:22:07 GMT

@We rescue cats wrote:
I saw some of the tv with DVD player over at HSN, that looks like a great option! Any brand opinions?

@We rescue cats - I bought a TV with DVD player from HSN a while ago. The brand was Westinghouse. They still have them in different sizes, but not large screens. Mine was for our spare bedroom.

The quality is good and at least I can still watch and enjoy all the DVDs I have.

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Nightowlz — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 04:39:19 GMT

We have 1 Blu-Ray player & 1 DVD player on 2 TV's. Not all moives streaming are free. Why pay if I have the DVD?

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catter70 — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:05:15 GMT

Quite a few DVD's, but no player for a long time. I just gave a bunch to my neighbor. My old computer had one, but the new one doesn't.

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qualitygal — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:42:34 GMT

When nothing of interest, or my type of film is on, I go dig into my library for what I feel like watching, or at least listening to. Some have music, so yes, I do.

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ScrapHappy — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:47:01 GMT

Yes. My husband still buys DVD. He wants to own it (movie or TV series) and watch it whenever he wants and not rely on streaming for it because it may not always be there.

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We rescue cats — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:08:10 GMT

Thank you for the info and suggestions. In reading the reviews it appears the only downsde is the sound, thinking that I should buy a soundbar . . . did you find a need for one?

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FranandZoe — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:38:36 GMT

Yes I still watch DVDs. I have tons of Christmas, Halloweeen, and kids movies as well as a lot of older movies and other faves and a few series. And I still buy them.

I have one DVD player that I use and one BluRay. And a backup DVD player lol.

Even tho I subscribe to a number of streaming services (and have a few free ones) I've found that you often have to pay for movies so it's better to just buy them.

I generally buy them on Amazon or eBay, even Walmart.

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J Town Girl — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:18:02 GMT

We have soundbars on two of our tv's. My husband really likes the quality of the sound that they provide. They aren't as important to me, but I do notice the difference.

I don't think they are necessary for DVD's , but I think they add to the enjoyment of some movies.

My suggestion is if you are going to purchase one, make sure it's a good quality one. Some of the less expensive ones aren't that great. Both of ours are Sony soundbars.