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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: the_ki on June 19, 2011, 03:45:43 PM

Title: Specs for playing videos
Post by: the_ki on June 19, 2011, 03:45:43 PM

Hi im looking for a computer to play videos on.  What are the minimum specs to play videos comfortably

thanks

Title: Re: Specs for playing videos
Post by: hedgehog88 on June 19, 2011, 07:31:32 PM

Today's computer systems are all capable of playing videos. I cannot say what the minimum specs are (maybe another user may know) but you shouldn't have to worry about that. Its really depends on your spending budget, and how you plan to use your computer.

Title: Re: Specs for playing videos
Post by: rthompson80819 on June 19, 2011, 07:59:52 PM

You need to be a little more specific when you say you want a computer to play videos on.  As hedgehog said almost all computers for years now can play DVDs.  If you want to watch online videos, your ISPs speed will be the main limiting factor.

Title: Re: Specs for playing videos
Post by: the_ki on June 19, 2011, 09:38:13 PM

I'm looking at getting a secoundhand laptop and playing videos offline on it.

Title: Re: Specs for playing videos
Post by: Geek-9pm on June 19, 2011, 11:43:45 PM

Laptops made even years ago can play good quality video. Most of the time the issue is the software used. Back when Microsoft released Windows 95 it came with a sample video clip that was good quality at that time. Since then, both hardware and software have improved.

Title: Re: Specs for playing videos
Post by: jason2074 on June 20, 2011, 01:42:37 AM

Test the laptop's video output or display resolution before purchasing one and make sure it has a DVD player/writer for another mode of watching movies aside from saved avi files. Look for something that suits your visual preferences.