Video Formats: Does the Expresso play regular AVI and MP4 files without having to convert them?
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Hello, I am a Latte Communications Customer Service representative. The Latte Espresso supports video file formats AVI, RM, RMVB, FLV and WMV. The player can only support RM/RMVB video files up to 720 x 576 resolution, AVI files up to 800 x 480 resolution and FLV/WMV files up to 720 x 480 resoultion. Video files encoded in greater resoultion may not be playable and may report a "File Format" error. In this case, the file will need to be re-converted to a lower resolution. Due to the number of different Codecs used to create AVI file, it may not be possible to play all AVI files on this player. If this is the case, the file will need to be re-converted.
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Video playback is a bit hit and miss. Some play, some freeze the machine. I am trying to get the spec for compatible formats for .avi and .mp4 from Coby and waiting for a reply. The standard mini-USB plug cable allows you to manage and transfer files between the frame and a computer. The cards in the DP-102 will show as external drives on the PC.
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I do not know. I returned it after I found out it does not play MP4 files without time consuming conversion.
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Sorry I do not know if it plays mp4 video files as I have never tried doing that myself.
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Yes it does run latest codecs and container formats but I have seen my (completely stock) freeze and had to be power cycled after and oddly encoded avi which I never found out what The actual video format was. Anyways I use it daily to play videos from all over and it runs great. Works exceptionally well with a plex server and Vimu or just the plex app. Vimu is better for local content in my opinion while plex app is great for ice films and 1 channel like xbmc which I don't believe runs on this box yet.
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I just tried both avi and mp4 from a flash drive and both were detected but did not play. Bummer
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This plays most MPEG-4 ASP (MPEG-4 Part 2) files which is used by things like the first release of DivX.Unfortunatelly you must buy a plugin for MPEG-4 AVC (MPEG-4 Part 10), which is also called 'H.264,' which is used by recent releases of DivX and Nero 7.The files in H.264 are much smaller but they consume more battery life.If you don't want to do any conversion you must buy a DVD plugin which plays DVD files directly. This uses the least battery life but the files are the largest.
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i have several .mp4 format video files that in their media properties window show the audio is encoded with the AAC format. they all play just fine.
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I have very positive experiences from using GOM player in playing many different media formats. It automatically find codecs and everything. Perhaps you should give it a try for the new AVCHD format also.
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I've tried a few different video file formats, including some MP4, and it's played them fine from a USB thumb drive. Since the screen itself isn't HD, I haven't tried any HD files in there, but I can verify that up to DVD quality resolution it plays media files just fine.
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(For future purchasers) Yes, it allows AVI, MP4 and MKV (but MKV can only be played if it's renamed to MP4,oddly enough).
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I believe you can also use MPEG Streamclip... works great and is fast. It doesn't have to change any formats. And it's free.http://www.squared5.com/
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I am not going to use a 3rd party player. If something doesn't play in WMP by default, I don't want it.In 20 years from now I am not going to go searching for some weird player / codec.
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yea mp4 don't play. some avi files will play. If not, I just convert to dvd (ntsc) format..
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Not sure I understand the question. I have no issues with the video it records. The files are AVI type files and all I do is copy them from the SD card to the computer, and play them using Windows Media Player. Have not had to convert the files to any other type of video file type.
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According to Vizio support AVI and MP4 are supported (I have not confirmed this). I have also been able to play mpeg2 files.
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none that i know of; this item seems only to allow games and videos/movies in MP4 and maybe wmv. also pictures but won't except emulators or any apps i tried to load. U can get free games from CoolRoms.com u might have to change some to bin (binary format) Item does only what is advertised(MAYBE!) buyer beware!