For XP, running media player 9, I've heard that some video cards
have onboard decoders. Is this for playing dvd's? I have a 8800
GT (which I thought was a decent card) and know that the
decoders won't play all movies from experience.  Will the
hardware option pretty much cover all the dvd's out there? If
this can be done, I'm guessing this is better than taking the
software route.  Anyone recommend a card that can do this at
reasonble price?  And what about the plug-in -- tried Nvidia
long time back, but are there better solutions (including for
HD). I don't think the Nvidia does HD.  Now that I have a new
flatscreen which gives a geat display (AOC) I might as well take
advantage with some flicks.