Posted by Jabbitt on 12/26/37 11:25

PS The 339 handles widescreen divx/xvids with no problems apparently, so it
seems pick the model which has the least annoying bug for you ;-)
"Jabbitt" <nowhere@the.internet.com> wrote in message
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>I nearly bought a DK500 yesterday but after some research I cancelled my
>order.
>
> It seems there are a few technical problems that plague both the 339 and
> 500 models.
>
> The 339 cant handle divx/xvid files with a packed bitstream (if you try
> the movies apparently stutter). You have to fix the videos first on your
> pc and make them suitable for the player.
>
> The 500 model can handle packed bitstream movies, but cannot play
> widescreen avi's properly. Basically any video file that isn't a 4:3
> ratio (or a square picture to the layman). Apparently its all to do with
> the widescreen picture signal switching. The picture comes out looking
> squashed and the only way to correct it is to use the zoom fucntion on
> your tv.
>
> Theres a UK support forum here http://www.dkdivx.co.uk/forum/ and you can
> read in more detail about the above.
>

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