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I would like to know if it`s possible to buy a stand-alone VCD player in the UK that will play CD-R/CD-RW PAL and NTSC VCDs and also where it is possible to buy it?

Thanks!

Why not just buy a multiregional DVD player ???

99% of DVD players play VCD`s, CD`s, CDR`s & CDRW`s

80% of DVD players will also play back NTSC in colour as long as you know how to set the machine up properly

Lee

I`ve got a multiregion DVD player but it won`t play ANY CD-R media at all

Yes you can buy a VCD player, cos I got one myself.
Got mine from Special Reserve. They don`t sell the one I got now, but found somewhere that does
.http://www.first2view.co.uk/DAV_311_MP3_Discman.htm
It`s £75.
It`s a cd/mp3/vcd/cdr/ player.
Got one for when I`m on holidays, as I could not bring myself to spend so much cash on a portable DVD player for the amount of use it would get. (Also it leaves me more money to spend on beer & DVD's!)
The MP3 bit is not that great, it does not always recognise all the tracks you have burned onto a disc.
Or maybe that's just me.
Still, it`s not a bad VCD & CD player
Do a search for a cheaper price before you buy it from this site cos I paid less then they want.

Copied the following from first2view`s site-

"Play Video CDs, MP3 and Audio CDs through your TV & Hi-fi
The new version from Napa successful MP3 Discman player. It supports MP3 CDs as well as ordinary audio CDs and is compatible with CD-DA,VCD(MPEG1),CD-R and CD-RW. NAPA DAV311 is able to recognize and play multi-session CD-DA. A multi-session CD-DA is a data CD to which data is added incrementally in more than one session, allowing you to periodically add and update files and folders to your CD-DA.NAPA DAV311 has the greatest compatibility with most brands of CD-R/RW disc . We have tested most of the well-known brands of CDRW and verified that they are able to be recognized and played by our DAV311.

MP3, CD, VCD1.0/2.0 disc playback. CD / MP3 with 45 / 30 seconds Anti-shock function. 2 x 2A Re-chargeable Battery. Function status on screen display during VCD playback. Extra Bass-1 / Bass-2 EQ mode. Key hold. 25 steps Digital Volume control. Infra-Red Remote control. Song Repeat one / Repeat All / Random selectable. Song Programming. Song tracking Fast forward / backward. Sony Mechanism.

Comes with accessories: Output Jacks (Audio Out, Video Out), 3.6V Lithium Battery, Stereo Earphones, AC/DC Adapter, User`s Manual, Remote Control, AV Cable. Power Suppliers: DC Input Jack & Built-in Li-ion Battery."

Hope this helps

Just noticed, they also sell a gizmo to fit onto a playstation so it will play VCD`s.
Costs £45
http://www.first2view.co.uk/Playstation_Moviecard.htm
Know nothing about this box.

This item was edited on Wednesday, 22nd May 2002, 21:54

Found the Napa 311 for £64.61
http://myahead.com/go/look/product.show_product?v_id=1097
Never used this site before myself. Good price.

Thanks a lot for that info it`s much appreciated, is the quality of the picture and sound good from the vcd`s through your tv?

I got this earlier this week for £64 from Dale Computer Services.

Nice bit of kit : haven`t tried the VCD part of it yet, but the MP3 playback is good, and the thing takes a damned good shaking without skipping

The picture is at least as good if not better than a VHS, sound is very good as well

This item was edited on Saturday, 25th May 2002, 19:37

that`s great to know, no doubt i`ll be getting mine soon :)

thanks for the input it`s been VERY helpful indeed

cheers