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    dvd playback stuttering/pausing when on battery

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by jpp, Mar 22, 2005.

  1. jpp

    jpp Newbie

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    Bought an acer 1683wlmi not too long ago and have noticed that when watching a dvd on battery power, playback will sort of stutter/pause for a few milliseconds every once in a while. I just purchased a hitachi 7k60 hoping that it might alleviate the problem but it's still there. This problem doesn't seem to be apparent when plugged in. I've just done a fresh install of xp pro with the brand new hitachi and have pretty much only installed power dvd 6. Any ideas on what could be causing this? I've also tried upping cpu speed via epowermanagement to max and turning power play off. Thanks in advance

    specs as follows
    PM 1.7
    512mb
    mr9700 64mb
    hitachi 7k60
    xp pro

    oh and it doesn't seem to matter if the dvd is being played off a disc or hd, the stuttering/pausing is still there.
     
    jpp, Mar 22, 2005
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Maybe try some different software? I know Windows Media Player and RealPlayer can play DVDs. Try updating your firmware and/or ide drivers if available. Good Luck.






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