--- Forwarded Message from Judy Shoaf <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 17:00:49 -0500 >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]> >From: Judy Shoaf <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: ^507.4 Playing PAL DVD (!) >In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> ------------------ Just thought I'd throw in my usual $.02. PAL gives a better quality picture than the American standard. Using a projector or a multi-standard monitor takes advantage of the extra richness of the image. On the other hand, you can buy a multi-standard VCR or DVD player that will give you NTSC output if your monitor is NTSC, but the image will be less vivid. I try to encourage teachers to use the projector in the classrooms. Re. the DVD players--I don't know if anyone mentioned but I think there's a difference between code-free players and players that can actually play all the different regional codes as well as the different standards. We have something called Odyssey, a player recommended a year or so ago on this list. It's played everything I've found to put into it, with output to normal (ancient) monitors. Judy Shoaf Language Learning Center University of Florida