What DVD player to buy to play DVDs recorded from computer (AVI files)?

Only DVD player I have that will play AVI files from DVDs recorded off the computer is my portable/car DVD player. Is there a DVD player I can purchase to play these DVDs without using the portable DVD player?

Look for something DivX certified.
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