It's a good idea to try ripping the DVD anyway... often ripping software is more tolerant (better at correcting/retrying/skipping) errors than the players. And

It's a good idea to try ripping the DVD anyway... often ripping software is more tolerant (better at correcting/retrying/skipping) errors than the players. And as I think you're implying, once ripped you don't have to worry about THAT physical media. You remind me. I have some DVDs I need to rip (before they go bad)!