Dears,
I’m asking for your DVD player recommendations - I’m done with the streaming platforms. I’m looking for something simple and robust with all the important key features but I’m a little lost with the current offer. What’s a must have?
Ideally, I’d go for a player that has both HDMI and USB-C in output, to make sure it still works fine in the future - but I’m not sure USB-C output exists. Now I’m also questioning the need of BluRay/image upgrade, as it shouldn’t be too expensive.
Do you use a DVD player? What is your recommendation? Would any 2nd have from 2010’s do the job?
Thanks in advance!
EDIT: I understand USB-C output does not exist - and any 2nd hand Blu-ray player would be perfect and be quite cheap! Thanks all for your comments!
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I’ll second the thrift store suggestion. I picked up a Samsung BD-H5100 bluray player at the local FreeGreek for $5 and it has been nice to just pop a disc in and not worry about all the streaming shenanigans.
I’d say you might as well look for a bluray player. Second hand bluray discs are some times cheaper than the DVDs and sometimes the quality bump is nice. IMO, 4k bluray isn’t worth it. I’ve watched a few 4k blurays and while I can tell there’s a difference I’ve never felt myself missing the extra quality when watching a normal bluray.
Another option to consider is an old game console. Anything back to the ps3 has a bluray drive. (Though, not the xbox360, iirc? Also at one point Microsoft forced you to make an account and buy a license to watch blurays, so make sure that’s not a thing for any game console you consider.) And I know at least the ps3 had an official remote you could buy so you didn’t have to use a controller.
From a privacy perspective, all your options are the same as long as you don’t connect whatever you get to the internet.
Thank you so much for your suggestions, I can have a ps3 easily, so it’s cool knowing for this remote, thanks for sharing!!