Far too fast. I can't rewind a few seconds back to revisit a reaction or something without skipping anywhere from 3-7 minutes back.
You could suggest an update - after all it's open source is it not? I'm sure someone out there would be interested in working on a revision for better ffwd/rewind tools.
I was clinging on to QuickTime Player for a long time, and still use it from time to time. As far as interface and ease of use is concerned, it's definitely the better one. I especially like the introduction of cropping and stretching video. However a couple of things have made me switch players...
Firstly, QuickTime Player doesn't allow me to alter aspect ratio, VLC does. Secondly, opening AVI/MKV files with codecs such as XviD take a long time. I mean, a VERY long time. Sometimes I'm waiting so long that in the meantime I open the same file in VLC and it'll open immediately. Sometimes as much as a few minutes later, the file will open in QuickTime Player.
But I couldn't live without QuickTime... After all, it integrates in with all other applications, so if I install a codec into QuickTime, I get it pretty much everywhere which is great.
HDMI cables do, but DVI cables don't. And I *think* the audio information in the HDMI cable is carried in the digital signal, so you can't buy DVI+phono-to-HDMI cables. And most TVs probably won't allow you to input the video through HDMI and the audio through different inputs.
One way round it could be to buy an AV Receiver with built-in HDMI, such as the lovely Cambridge Audio Azur series. Maybe I'll get one for NEXT Christmas...
Ok interesting... So you're using an analogue signal on the video too then? How does the VGA look? How are you doing with output resolution? Does it match the TV's resolution or is it scaled?
Ok interesting... So you're using an analogue signal on the video too then? How does the VGA look? How are you doing with output resolution? Does it match the TV's resolution or is it scaled?
Plugged into an HDMI port is a PS3 .... BBC's "Planet Earth" on BluRay at 1080p looks FANTASTIC!!!
The computer plugs in (occasionally) to a VGA port, and needs a separate cable for the associated audio input. ... I can't get the pBook to display full 1920x1080 that the TV is capable of, but it looks good at the 15xx by 980 ? that it DOES display.
Since we got the PS3 though, we don't plug the mac into it, as the game machine also has an internet browser .... good for watching UTube and such.... If we want to do "real" internet browsing, the iMac is MUCH more comfortable than a 46" screen.
A mac mini hooked up to my LCD via HDMI using an XtremeMac DVI-to-HDMI cable. The audio I have routed through my receiver using the optical out on the mini. It works great.
BTW, get an HDHomerun for HD tv on your mini. Highly recommended.
A mac mini hooked up to my LCD via HDMI using an XtremeMac DVI-to-HDMI cable. The audio I have routed through my receiver using the optical out on the mini. It works great.
Very nice! Do you know what your output resolution is on the HDTV? Can you get 1920 x 1080?
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BTW, get an HDHomerun for HD tv on your mini. Highly recommended.
I just had a look - seems interesting. So how does it work? If it needs Eye TV, what exactly does it give that Eye TV doesn't deliver?
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Far too fast. I can't rewind a few seconds back to revisit a reaction or something without skipping anywhere from 3-7 minutes back.
You could suggest an update - after all it's open source is it not? I'm sure someone out there would be interested in working on a revision for better ffwd/rewind tools.
I was clinging on to QuickTime Player for a long time, and still use it from time to time. As far as interface and ease of use is concerned, it's definitely the better one. I especially like the introduction of cropping and stretching video. However a couple of things have made me switch players...
Firstly, QuickTime Player doesn't allow me to alter aspect ratio, VLC does. Secondly, opening AVI/MKV files with codecs such as XviD take a long time. I mean, a VERY long time. Sometimes I'm waiting so long that in the meantime I open the same file in VLC and it'll open immediately. Sometimes as much as a few minutes later, the file will open in QuickTime Player.
But I couldn't live without QuickTime... After all, it integrates in with all other applications, so if I install a codec into QuickTime, I get it pretty much everywhere which is great.
oh and where can you buy DVI to HDMI adapters or cables
Anywhere you'd expect really, including the Apple Store.
do HDMI cables carry audio also?
yes ... just PART of the beauty of the system.
do HDMI cables carry audio also?
HDMI cables do, but DVI cables don't. And I *think* the audio information in the HDMI cable is carried in the digital signal, so you can't buy DVI+phono-to-HDMI cables. And most TVs probably won't allow you to input the video through HDMI and the audio through different inputs.
One way round it could be to buy an AV Receiver with built-in HDMI, such as the lovely Cambridge Audio Azur series. Maybe I'll get one for NEXT Christmas...
... And most TVs probably won't allow you to input the video through HDMI and the audio through different inputs. ...
My Sony TV does have that ability.
My Sony TV does have that ability.
So did my coworker's.
My Sony TV does have that ability.
Oooh interesting... Which model number? So you could connect a DVI-to-HDMI device (like a Mini) and plug the audio through the other audio inputs?
Oooh interesting... Which model number? So you could connect a DVI-to-HDMI device (like a Mini) and plug the audio through the other audio inputs?
Sony Bravia 46"LCD : KDL-46V2500
It has 2 HDMI ports, ONE of which is paired with an analog audio input.
With my pBook though, I use the PC input (mini DVI - VGA adaptor) and an analog audio input.
Ok interesting... So you're using an analogue signal on the video too then? How does the VGA look? How are you doing with output resolution? Does it match the TV's resolution or is it scaled?
Plugged into an HDMI port is a PS3 .... BBC's "Planet Earth" on BluRay at 1080p looks FANTASTIC!!!
The computer plugs in (occasionally) to a VGA port, and needs a separate cable for the associated audio input. ... I can't get the pBook to display full 1920x1080 that the TV is capable of, but it looks good at the 15xx by 980 ? that it DOES display.
Since we got the PS3 though, we don't plug the mac into it, as the game machine also has an internet browser .... good for watching UTube and such.... If we want to do "real" internet browsing, the iMac is MUCH more comfortable than a 46" screen.
A mac mini hooked up to my LCD via HDMI using an XtremeMac DVI-to-HDMI cable. The audio I have routed through my receiver using the optical out on the mini. It works great.
BTW, get an HDHomerun for HD tv on your mini. Highly recommended.
A mac mini hooked up to my LCD via HDMI using an XtremeMac DVI-to-HDMI cable. The audio I have routed through my receiver using the optical out on the mini. It works great.
Very nice! Do you know what your output resolution is on the HDTV? Can you get 1920 x 1080?
BTW, get an HDHomerun for HD tv on your mini. Highly recommended.
I just had a look - seems interesting. So how does it work? If it needs Eye TV, what exactly does it give that Eye TV doesn't deliver?