vohibe

Yesterday I almost bought a Zen vision, but then decided I'll try to get an X51v to do what I need and get it instead.
I've recorded a number of TV programs on my desktop computer as MPEG 1 (VCD) files. They show fine on a laptop (about 600 megs for an hour). I took a show on a CF card to a Dell kiosk today, and couldn't get Windows media player to open it (I want to at least see a file of this size play before I buy the thing).

Is there any way to make the built in video player play a .mpg file? Do I need to change the extension? (I have too many files, and don't want to convert all of them to something other than mpeg 1).
I've read on these forums about a better player (tcmpvp?), but I really wanted to see the thing play first before I bought one.
(and yes, the 2 guys at the dell kiosk knew next to nothing. One tried looking for a "manual" on the dell site, but said he couldn't find one).

Thanks for your help.

DudeZXT

This program rocks: http://tcpmp.corecodec.org/download

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axzilla

wmp cant play mpegs tcpmp will play them with no problems

freakit

I agree, TCPMP rocks!

arcticmaniac

Originally Posted by vohibe

Yesterday I almost bought a Zen vision, but then decided I'll try to get an X51v to do what I need and get it instead. I've recorded a number of TV programs on my desktop computer as MPEG 1 (VCD) files. They show fine on a laptop (about 600 megs for an hour). I took a show on a CF card to a Dell kiosk today, and couldn't get Windows media player to open it (I want to at least see a file of this size play before I buy the thing). Is there any way to make the built in video player play a .mpg file? Do I need to change the extension? (I have too many files, and don't want to convert all of them to something other than mpeg 1). I've read on these forums about a better player (tcmpvp?), but I really wanted to see the thing play first before I bought one. (and yes, the 2 guys at the dell kiosk knew next to nothing. One tried looking for a "manual" on the dell site, but said he couldn't find one). Thanks for your help.

Unfortunately dude, unless you have a buddy with x51v, you are out of luck. What you need to ask yourself is what do I need. If all you want is a video/music player then I would stick with the Zen player. With the PDA you still need to buy a storage card, eg. CF or SD which can cost you around 60 bucks for a 1G storage, where as the Zen has a built in drive. If you want GPA/PDA/video/music/contacts/mini-PC functionality etc, then x51V is the way to go.

Blkngold

I am new to TCPMP but it is awesome!!