Thanks! Seems more logical now. The compatible formats are the ones the sync tool will convert without any trouble and the supported ones are native to the player.
I have to admit, I didn't know these new gadgets even needed to convert the files to play them! I understand with a PDA running PalmOS but shouldn't these puppies play virtually everything like most audio players do?
Makes me wonder how the other portable video players work. The details on the AV400 from Archos are a bit sketchy. Does it need to convert all the video files like this one? They really should find an easy way to add codecs like any normal PC!
Sync: After you run the Portable Media Center Setup disk, you are ready to add music, videos and pictures to your Portable Media Center using Windows Media Player 10 and a USB 2.0 cable.
From the article:
"Supported digital media file types:
Windows Media Video and Photo Story files (.wmv,.asf) at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and at a bit rate less than 800kbps
Windows Media Audio files (.wma)
MP3 audio files (.mp3)
JPEG image files (.jpg,.jpg,.jpe,.jfif)
Compatible with:
Windows Media and Photo Story files (.wmv,.asf) at a resolution higher than 320 x 240 pixels and/or at a bit rate higher than 800kbps
Microsoft Recorded TV Show file (.dvr-ms)
MPEG movie file (.mpeg,.mpg, mpe,.m1v,.mp2v,.mpeg2)
Windows Video file (.avi)
Windows Audio file (.wav)"
But seriously, what is the difference between "supported" and "compatible" in their marketing lingo?
From the aforementioned article : "If we think about mechanical energy, the energy at humanity's disposal is closer to the storm's, but the task of focusing even half of the energy on a spot in the middle of a remote ocean would still be formidable. Brute force interference with hurricanes doesn't seem promising.
I really hope the new 20$ bills will be better than new the 5$ and 10$ bills. Everyone complains how cheap they fell and how fast they degrade. Heck the real ones feel fake! The only easy way to identify a real bill is the somewhat faint gold painted (not really an hologram) maple leaves. Of course they'll say the bills have all kinds of counterfeit measures like microprints and UV marks but who carries a microscope and a UV light around all the time (maybe except for the hardcore nerds...)?
There is much less entreprenure-ship in Canada. Go to Canada if you like large companies, because there are a lot fewer start-ups.
uh? I don't know the numbers for the whole country but the last time I checked, in the province of Quebec, 70% of the jobs were in small to medium companies (less than 500 employees).
It's really pathetic to see such a false statement be modded as insightful.
This dude obviously knows nothing about Quebec. We have a rich culture that includes all major art forms. We have painters, authors, filmmakers, musicians and singers (most are a lot better than Celine Dion I assure you). We publish our own newspapers and magazines. We have a lot of TV channels and they show quality programs made here in Quebec.
The funniest thing about the comment above is that the rest of Canada actually absorbs a lot more american culture than their own and the trend is growing. A lot (if not most) canadians watch american tv, read american magazines and listen to american artists.
We do have a distinct culture whether you like it or not!
Well regardless of what the law says on paper, last time I watched TV, I could see tits and hear people swear without every freakin' magazine and newspaper making a whole deal out of it and nobody got slapped with huge fines.
You may get in trouble if you're some kind of extremely racist jerk trying to start a chapter of the KKK but as far as I'm concerned, I never felt limited in my freedom of expression as a Canadian. It's not like the government goes around and censors people.
Remember there is a difference between the textual laws and how they are applied. I always see people quoting specific articles but they aren't necessarily mirrors of a society's reality.
Taxes may be higher in Quebec but the real estate market is way lower. Prices are slowly going up but it still doesn't cost over a grand to rent a one bedroom apartment in Montreal.
IIRC, 70 percent of the ticket sales for the first 3-4 weeks of a movie goes to the studio and the distributor. After this period it's goes down but a lot of movies don't even make it to that point. Far from me the idea that movie theaters are losing money but from what I have seen in my city, the big bucks are in megaplexes with arcades, big name concessions selling overpriced food and entertainment. Heck! almost every theaters with less than 5 screens are gone or in a very pityful shape.
It's funny that the US of A are always like "land of the free, freedom of speech and shit" but there is no way you'll see the smallest part of a nipple (female, duh!) on TV even late at night and you can't say so-called 'dirty' words, even when they would be used in real life situation.
Here in Quebec, you may be surprised to see full frontal nudity anytime of day and people don't get blipped on TV.
Violence is of course something we do NOT encourage but at least our reaction is not "let's hide it and act as if it's not there". We'd rather use the "let's sit and talk about it" approach.
Just my 2 cents.
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Simply because you don't live in the US of A.
Thanks! Seems more logical now. The compatible formats are the ones the sync tool will convert without any trouble and the supported ones are native to the player.
I have to admit, I didn't know these new gadgets even needed to convert the files to play them! I understand with a PDA running PalmOS but shouldn't these puppies play virtually everything like most audio players do?
Makes me wonder how the other portable video players work. The details on the AV400 from Archos are a bit sketchy. Does it need to convert all the video files like this one? They really should find an easy way to add codecs like any normal PC!
From TFA...
Sync: After you run the Portable Media Center Setup disk, you are ready to add music, videos and pictures to your Portable Media Center using Windows Media Player 10 and a USB 2.0 cable.
From the article: .asf) at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and at a bit rate less than 800kbps .jpg, .jpe, .jfif)
.asf) at a resolution higher than 320 x 240 pixels and/or at a bit rate higher than 800kbps .mpg, mpe, .m1v, .mp2v, .mpeg2)
" Supported digital media file types:
Windows Media Video and Photo Story files (.wmv,
Windows Media Audio files (.wma)
MP3 audio files (.mp3)
JPEG image files (.jpg,
Compatible with:
Windows Media and Photo Story files (.wmv,
Microsoft Recorded TV Show file (.dvr-ms)
MPEG movie file (.mpeg,
Windows Video file (.avi)
Windows Audio file (.wav)"
But seriously, what is the difference between "supported" and "compatible" in their marketing lingo?
From the aforementioned article : "If we think about mechanical energy, the energy at humanity's disposal is closer to the storm's, but the task of focusing even half of the energy on a spot in the middle of a remote ocean would still be formidable. Brute force interference with hurricanes doesn't seem promising.
So you mean I've been blowing at it for nothing?
I really hope the new 20$ bills will be better than new the 5$ and 10$ bills. Everyone complains how cheap they fell and how fast they degrade. Heck the real ones feel fake! The only easy way to identify a real bill is the somewhat faint gold painted (not really an hologram) maple leaves. Of course they'll say the bills have all kinds of counterfeit measures like microprints and UV marks but who carries a microscope and a UV light around all the time (maybe except for the hardcore nerds...)?
you insensitive clod!
For that much money, I'd rather build one myself.
+210$ for 250GB instead of 80GB
+76$ for WiFi
+60$ for a CD burner
ouch!
For some reason I think your wife will disagree...
"Who the hell is Samantha? She claims remembering you from some party the other night? And apparently she's hot for you!"
"But honey I assure you I was at work!"
This is great since mornings and afternoons are the usual peak periods for electricity demand.
There is much less entreprenure-ship in Canada. Go to Canada if you like large companies, because there are a lot fewer start-ups.
uh? I don't know the numbers for the whole country but the last time I checked, in the province of Quebec, 70% of the jobs were in small to medium companies (less than 500 employees).
It's really pathetic to see such a false statement be modded as insightful.
This dude obviously knows nothing about Quebec. We have a rich culture that includes all major art forms. We have painters, authors, filmmakers, musicians and singers (most are a lot better than Celine Dion I assure you). We publish our own newspapers and magazines. We have a lot of TV channels and they show quality programs made here in Quebec.
The funniest thing about the comment above is that the rest of Canada actually absorbs a lot more american culture than their own and the trend is growing. A lot (if not most) canadians watch american tv, read american magazines and listen to american artists.
We do have a distinct culture whether you like it or not!
Well regardless of what the law says on paper, last time I watched TV, I could see tits and hear people swear without every freakin' magazine and newspaper making a whole deal out of it and nobody got slapped with huge fines.
You may get in trouble if you're some kind of extremely racist jerk trying to start a chapter of the KKK but as far as I'm concerned, I never felt limited in my freedom of expression as a Canadian. It's not like the government goes around and censors people.
Remember there is a difference between the textual laws and how they are applied. I always see people quoting specific articles but they aren't necessarily mirrors of a society's reality.
Obviously the DVD manufacturers are messing with us because I live in Quebec and I own a few DVDs with english and spanish tracks only.
Taxes may be higher in Quebec but the real estate market is way lower. Prices are slowly going up but it still doesn't cost over a grand to rent a one bedroom apartment in Montreal.
IIRC, 70 percent of the ticket sales for the first 3-4 weeks of a movie goes to the studio and the distributor. After this period it's goes down but a lot of movies don't even make it to that point. Far from me the idea that movie theaters are losing money but from what I have seen in my city, the big bucks are in megaplexes with arcades, big name concessions selling overpriced food and entertainment. Heck! almost every theaters with less than 5 screens are gone or in a very pityful shape.
Wow! You know the project was an incredible undertaking when you look at pics and it seems they were taken on the set of a sci-fi flick.
that never stopped Microsoft from releasing their products.
It's funny that the US of A are always like "land of the free, freedom of speech and shit" but there is no way you'll see the smallest part of a nipple (female, duh!) on TV even late at night and you can't say so-called 'dirty' words, even when they would be used in real life situation. Here in Quebec, you may be surprised to see full frontal nudity anytime of day and people don't get blipped on TV. Violence is of course something we do NOT encourage but at least our reaction is not "let's hide it and act as if it's not there". We'd rather use the "let's sit and talk about it" approach. Just my 2 cents.