How to Buy a DVD Player that Plays Video CDs

When purchasing any DVD player, you are going to buy a DVD player that plays video CDs. With today’s technology, every DVD player has the capability of playing video CDs, you just need to find the right DVD player for you.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• internet access
• computer

1. Decide on what kind of DVD player you’re going to purchase. DVD players have many features these days, including parental locks, digital video output, playback of not only regular CDs but MP3 audio and picture CDs, and progressive-scan capabilities.

2. Visit online stores to check out what they have without going to the actual store. The website for Best Buy is a good choice because it allows you to look at the product specs, and offers the choice of going to the actual store to take a look at it instead of just looking at pictures online.

3. Think about what size of player you want. Do you want to have a multiple disc changing model, or just room for a single disc? Will one of the thin, streamlined models fit best in your current entertainment center, or can you pick something a little more bulky, with a few more features?

4. Consider your budget. DVD players are fairly inexpensive these days, but that is just your basic model. If you are looking for something a little more advanced, you could pay between five hundred and eight hundred dollars

5. Keep in mind that all DVD players come equipped to play video CDs, but only video CDs that are mass market produced. Any CDs burned on your home computer will not play unless that is a special feature of the DVD player, which will probably cost more money.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember that you are going to be looking for a DVD player that is easy to use. If you are more concerned with just being able to pull it out of the box, plug it in, and play DVDs or video CDs, you will want to look for basic models.
• Most importantly, remember, you get what you pay for. Remember to keep this in mind when selecting a portable DVD Player that meets your needs.
• All modern DVD players play video CDs. If a sales person tries to tell you that a more expensive player is the only way to play video CDs, then find a different sales person.