Thanks for the reply. Upgrading my CPU isn't an option right now, but I'll try everything else you suggested, I might be able to get something running at lower quality.
On 1/25/04 4:32 AM, "Mikael Byström" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Robin, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: > >> Is there any software that would let me watch MPEG-4 movies or VCDs on a >> wallstreet without a DVD drive? > > First of all you'd need a faster processor like a 500 mhz G3/G4 upgrade. > A 266 will skip frames and turn the video to a slide presentation with sound. > > Under OS 9 I have had best results with 3ivx <http://www.3ivx.com/> and > Quicktime player, but typically I had to translate the movie with DivX > Doctor (available at the 3ivx web site), as QT have a bug with embedded > Mp3 sound. But there is also the DivX codec from DivX Networks <http:// > www.divx.com/divx/mac/>. > > Under OS X, where I've had splendid results, there is above all Mplayer > <http://mplayerosx.sourceforge.net/>. Current version is beta6, but I > recommend beta4, as it lacks some of the sync problems with beta5. VLC > <http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html> may be good on a G4, > but takes too much resources on a G3 in my experience. Current version is > 0.7. Avoid version 0.6. > > Both these open source players also play Windows Media and ASF formats > better than Windows Media Player. Which sure is telling. > > -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
