[Sm0k3d0uT]

I have been lurking around the forum and after reading all the information provided I am pretty sure I am going to go with the Witstech A81-E (aka Wirelession W1060 aka Nationite MIDnite) but I have a few questions before I pull the trigger and order.1. How is video playback with Android 2.2 and what formats play best (I don't need to play video at 720p and have no problems transcoding from one format to another)?2. I also want to be able to use Nook for Android, I have e-books from Barnes and Nobles and I would like to be able to read them?

 

[Dalkor]

About video playback:

This info is pretty much actual for 2.2 FW too.

 

[a80what]

[quote name='Sm0k3d0uT;31613]I have been lurking around the forum and after reading all the information provided I am pretty sure I am going to go with the Witstech A81-E (aka Wirelession W1060 aka Nationite MIDnite) but I have a few questions before I pull the trigger and order.1. How is video playback with Android 2.2 and what formats play best (I don't need to play video at 720p and have no problems transcoding from one format to another)?2. I also want to be able to use Nook for Android' date=' I have e-books from Barnes and Nobles and I would like to be able to read them?[/QUOTE'] I use vidrop to re-encode avi divx 800 x 480 keep aspect 2500 kps stream mp3 192k plays great except audio plays fast. Firmware update should fix this soon.

 

[Sm0k3d0uT]

does the audio also play fast with avc mp4 format?

 

[Dalkor]

Just checked my videos with mp3 audio stream, sound synchronization is OK, but may be they are an exception, I don't know for certain. Also I've noticed that playback improved, probably because of increased CPU clock under Froyo.AVC doesn't play that well on A81E, picture tends to crumble on dynamic scenes, AVI DivX/XVID is preferable. I'll try to encode something in 720p AVI and play it, will report later.UPDATEWell, it's not as slow, as 720p AVC file from the review, but it's still slow.

 

[ficklecycler]

Bummer. What do you think the actual video capability of this device is...like if Wits could apply it properly. Shouldn't it be able to handle at least 720p?

 

[Sm0k3d0uT]

It really is a bummer. A PSP with a 333Mhz processor and 32MB of Ram can play avc files with no problem

 

[Dalkor]

A81E can do it too, with appropriate software:

If Beagleboard enthusiasts will make something like this as an open source project, than A81-E will get 720p playback too.

 

[cutterjohn]

[quote name='Dalkor;31842]A81E can do it too' date=' with appropriate [URL=software:If]software:If[/URL] Beagleboard enthusiasts will make something like this as an open source project, than A81-E will get 720p playback too.[/QUOTE']Video playback should be more of a function of hardware assisted decoding. The 3530 ought to be pretty good at given it's SoC specs.The only question is IF Android is leveraging that hw, and to what extent. e.g. the TCC8902 in the Augen is theoretically capable of decoding in hw, 1090p @ 30fps per the datasheet.

 

[Sm0k3d0uT]

So basically it's a waiting game for this device to have a version of Android optimized in order to play video correctly?

 

[Dalkor]

It's rather a bet on a dark horse, nobody knows the result, and even probabilities are uncertain.

 

[Sm0k3d0uT]

has anyone tried using yxfalsh to play videos? I saw a clip on youtube and it look like video was playing pretty smoothly with it.

 

[Mns]

I'm using Rockplayer and it's working perfectly.

 

[ficklecycler]

Yeah compared to YXFlash, Rockplayer is awesome. It works quite well.

 

[Sm0k3d0uT]

Well I've decided, I'm going to buy this one. It looks like witstech is actively making updates so I believe video will get better

 

[a80what]

In wince the audio and video were very good so they should get good in Android as well. By the way As far asgraphics go this pad will play Asphalt 5 very well, crusade of destiny,heavy gunner etc. Nice, very nice.