can you use an external dvd player with usb cable to play a dvd on a tele which has a usb socket in.

[amaltman47]

can you use an external dvd player with usb cable to play a dvd on a tele which has a usb socket in. Although my tv has a usb socket which can play photos off a usb pen. Will iI be able to play said usb external dvd player. Its just my tele doesnt have an internal dvd player and I dont want to have a bulky box under my tele.
thank for info

[ChuckFickens]

No.

But surely the DVD player has audio/video outputs? What's the make and model?

[amaltman47]

thanks CF, good point re the a/v outputs but I havent bought it yet. I was thinking about the wee external dvd drives you buy for laptops.

[ChuckFickens]

No they won't work with a TV.

something like this would though as it has an HDMI output.

http://www.amazon.co....ef=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_0

[amaltman47]

OK CF had a look but its a bit dear for me, i'll look for something a wee bit cheaper. Thanks for the info re the compatability of the external hard drive.
thanks again

[ChuckFickens]

http://www.amazon.co....ef=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_1

Slightly cheaper and still quite small.

[Everhelpful]

Very small DVD Player at ASDA reduced to £12.97.