[NTLUG:Discuss] mp3/video players

[Dennis Kaptain]

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> De: Stuart Johnston <saj at thecommune.net>
> Para: discuss at ntlug.org
> Enviado: martes, 24 de agosto, 2010 9:34:15
> Asunto: Re: [NTLUG:Discuss] mp3/video players
> 
> On 08/23/2010 08:08 PM, lesa goats wrote:
> > I am using kubuntu Linux and  want to use mp3 and mpg video player and am 
>tired of proprietary windows and  apple products.
> > 
> > I have a Sansa Fuze that does not work  consistently with the video.  I also 
>have an  ipod that won't work  with Linux.  What would do you use or recommend 
>and how is it working for  you?
> 
> There are two main issues you are going to run into with Portable  Media 
>Players (PMPs).
> 
> 1.  Connection.  You need a way to get  your media files onto the player.  The 
>easiest way is using the standard  USB Mass Storage mode (MSC). This allows you 
>to simply plug the device into  pretty much any modern computer and browse files 
>without installing any  drivers.  Just like you would with a USB flash drive.
> 
> Brands to  avoid: Apple, Microsoft and probably Creative.
> 
> Good brands: Sansa, Cowon,  Archos and pretty much everyone else.
> 
> 2.  File format:  Audio  is easy.  If you are happy with MP3, everything will 
>play that.  Video  is tricky.  PMPs tend to be very picky about what video files 
>they will  play: codec, framerate, resolution, etc.  I'm not aware of any 
>players that  are specifically better than another in this regard.  On Windows, 
>you would  use the provided software to convert your files into the appropriate  
>format.  I don't think any players provide software for Linux.  I  highly 
>recommend the program handbrake for this purpose on  Linux.
> 
> 
> Other options:
> - Install the Rockbox open source firmware  on one of your existing players if 
>supported.
> 
> - Expand your search to  include cell phones and hand-held tablets that run 
>Maemo (Nokia n900/n800) or  Android.  Although Android is not really great for 
>video out of the box you  can buy the 3rd party app RockPlayer which solves 
>problem  #2.
> 
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I'm running Fedora 13.
for video I like VLC - you still need the codecs to play non-open formats
Audacious - to  play MP3s on the computer
Creative Muvo V100 (2GB) works great as a Mass Storage USB device - just plug it 
in and drag MP3  files over.

Dennis K