Can anyone out there who has actually used this device for any length of time, provide a more detailed description of just how effective (or ineffective) the n800 is in displaying video clips?
Just bought one of these puppies! I was a bit worried about video playback from what I read in user reviews that I saw everywhere. From what I read, I concluded that with the right video player it would be fine. I was right! I prefer DIVX encoded video using MPlayer. The video is outstanding with the N800's 800x480 screen. Like a mini plasma screen! ;-)
Firstly, upgrade the N800 to OS2008, very easy to do with the utility available from Nokia.
Next, install MPlayer from the applications menu.
Then, download some movie trailers or whatever from a site called Stage6 to test out.
There is a DVD to DIVX converter available from the DIVX website and there are many others available from other developers.
Conclusion: Yes the N800 handles video well. However, you will have to be willing to convert the videos to a size it can handle. Mplayer is capable of handling most converted files.
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Can anyone out there who has actually used this device for any length of time, provide a more detailed description of just how effective (or ineffective) the n800 is in displaying video clips?
Just bought one of these puppies! I was a bit worried about video playback from what I read in user reviews that I saw everywhere. From what I read, I concluded that with the right video player it would be fine. I was right! I prefer DIVX encoded video using MPlayer. The video is outstanding with the N800's 800x480 screen. Like a mini plasma screen! ;-)
Firstly, upgrade the N800 to OS2008, very easy to do with the utility available from Nokia.
Next, install MPlayer from the applications menu.
Then, download some movie trailers or whatever from a site called Stage6 to test out.
There is a DVD to DIVX converter available from the DIVX website and there are many others available from other developers.
Conclusion: Yes the N800 handles video well. However, you will have to be willing to convert the videos to a size it can handle. Mplayer is capable of handling most converted files.