DVD Player to Dell PC (and a few unrelated Questions)

Is it at all possible to hook up a regular DVD Player (Panasonic or Emerson) to a Dell Dimension 3000? I'm just wondering what would be easier/cheaper. Buy a DVD Drive for my PC, or figure out a way to connect the DVD player. I'd like to know what hardware I would need also.

Thanks in advance

 

you can get a dvd/cd-rom for your pc for under 30 bucks i think that would be the way to go.

are you sure it doesnt have one already,i be suprised if it didnt

 

I'm pretty sure it doesn't. Nothing happens when I put a DVD in. The computer sometimes freezes when I put one in also.

 

check newegg.com as said you can get one pretty cheap

 

Although this may be unrelated, I didn't feel like making a new thread. When I am installing the DVD, do take out my original CD drive , and replace it with the DVD. Or do I just put it in the slot below the original CD drive, and end up having two? Oh yeah i decided to buy the one DVD drive from newegg. Does it come with the necessary plugs, or are the plugs already inside the PC? Thanks a lot for your help. I'd probably figure most of this out as I go along, but I'd like to know ahead of time .

Edit:

What is the difference between these two?

# SONY Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1615/B2s - OEM

Cache: 512K $22.00
CD-ROM: 48X
CD-ROM Access Time: 165ms
Data Transfer Rate: 1,800~3,600 kB/s (CD), 8,788~21,632 kB/s Single Layer, 5,586~13,520 kB/s Dual Layer
DVD-ROM: 16X
DVD-ROM Access Time: 80-220ms
Form Factor: 5"
Load Type: Tray
# Model #: DDU1615/B2s
# Item #: N82E16827101131


# SONY Black IDE Combo Drive Model CRX320EE/B2S - OEM

Cache: 2M $30.99
CD-R: 52X
CD-ROM: 52X
CD-RW: 32X
DVD-ROM: 16X
Form Factor: 5"
Load Type: Tray
Package Contents: see pictures for details
Software Contents: CD Maker, Power DVD
# Model #: CRX320EE/B2S
# Item #: N82E16827106826

Besides the 52x vs. 48x

After reading some of the reviews, I'm not sure if Sony is the way to go. What do you think?

 

the first one listed is just a cd/dvd-rom reader (which will play your dvds) the second one is a cd/dvd-rom reader and cd burner (not a dvd burner) but agian will play your dvds .so if you dont need a dvd burner get the second one and put it in the empty space below the drive you have. it should have the plugs with it yes

as far as sony with theses drives you listed they are fine ,if you decide you want a dvd burner i would go with Plextor,BenQ,LG or Liteon

 

I got the DvD drive installed. The picure is great, but the sound is a little fuzzy. Any ideas on why that is?

 

check your connections on the drive and your adjustments on your soundcard