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soma · 2006-09-28, 04:15

Hi,
I could probably answer this myself but unfortunately my iMac has yet to turn up almost 2 weeks since I ordered it!!

Just a little query about quality of DVD's when played over a mac (specifically iMac and monitor). My PC doesn't do a bad job but occasionally 'stick's and the colours are not all together perfect. Am I to expect a jump in performance when using mac software (iDVD etc)/hardware?
Not a biggy but I'd like to hear opinions on this.
Many thanks.

Wrao · 2006-09-28, 04:34

The only notorious 'issue' I've had with watching DVDs on macs in general has been poor audio syncing. However, this was an older issue that has been mostly fixed(?). It's been a while since I watched a DVD on my powerbook, but I do not remember anything significant that hurt the experience.

Brad · 2006-09-28, 08:24

Mac OS X hasn't had any notable DVD playback issues since 10.2, if I recall correctly. For the past few years, I've had no problems with DVD playback on a Power Mac G4, PowerBook, or MacBook.

soma · 2006-09-28, 09:27

Thanks folks...I was expecting notification today that delivery would be in line for tomorrow...that's looking increasingly unlikely now

Was all set to test out a DVD with an accompanying 6 pack this weekend, but this won't to be. Would be useful for when the kids get up too early also

Fahrenheit · 2006-09-28, 09:32

No problems with watching DVDs on Mac. One of the really unsung features of a Mac is the simple yet brilliant DVD Software out of the box, no cyberDVD or whatever else is needed on XP, just pop it in and it starts.

soma · 2006-09-28, 11:10

Good - thanks Farenheit.

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Wrao Yarp Join Date: May 2004 Location: Road Warrior	2006-09-28, 04:34 The only notorious 'issue' I've had with watching DVDs on macs in general has been poor audio syncing. However, this was an older issue that has been mostly fixed(?). It's been a while since I watched a DVD on my powerbook, but I do not remember anything significant that hurt the experience.
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soma Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Manchester, England.	2006-09-28, 09:27 Thanks folks...I was expecting notification today that delivery would be in line for tomorrow...that's looking increasingly unlikely now Was all set to test out a DVD with an accompanying 6 pack this weekend, but this won't to be. Would be useful for when the kids get up too early also
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Fahrenheit Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2005	2006-09-28, 09:32 No problems with watching DVDs on Mac. One of the really unsung features of a Mac is the simple yet brilliant DVD Software out of the box, no cyberDVD or whatever else is needed on XP, just pop it in and it starts.
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soma Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Manchester, England.	2006-09-28, 11:10 Good - thanks Farenheit.
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