Re: wider screen on computer vs TV set top DVD player

> Probably "overscan".
>
> The DVD player probably outputs too wide, and the TV probably overscans
> that. 
>
> Make sure your TV is properly calibrated (you'll probably need to get a
> serviceperson out). 


actually, I tried it on 4 TVs (in different rooms)
and they are all the same.

try it yourself too with your DVDs... i think you should
get the same result.