DVD player to PC connection

[ianmunt]

Is there any inexpensive way to connect a normal DVD player to a PC.The DVD has audio & video out sockets.

[ACtheTROLL]

What exactly are you trying to do?
your PC should be able to play CD/DVDs anyhow.

if you want to "back up" your collection
you just need a dvd ripper
http://www.download3000.com/download-Free_DVD_ Ripper_and_Burner-count-reg-9645.html

[ianmunt]

A colleague does not have a DVD drive on her computer.refuses to have a TV in the house,but has some DVDs from some craft organisation and has been given a DVD player.Trying to view these with minimum outlay.I have already suggested replacing or adding to the drive or buying an external USB drive.

[LeMarchand]

You can get cards and external devices that will enable her to view her DVD player through her PC (and devices that will show the DVD's output on a monitor). Google/eBay video cards - but if her PC is so old that it doesn't have a DVD drive, it may struggle. A DVD drive will be cheaper and a lot less hassle!

Even cheaper would be a small TV! (People often give them away on Freecycle).

[ianmunt]

Thanks to all