Smooth .AVI playback

tantrum829 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 04:21 PM

I finally found a media player that can play .AVI without all the choppy playback.

http://www.lonelycatgames.com/?app=smartmovie

I only used the player for the wm6 device by installing the .cab
I have not installed the pc based converter yet and I dont think I will need it.

Every movie I tried on the TCPMP was a nightmare. I always had to convert to .3gp or .mp4 to get it running smoothly but with this player I get smooth playback with any .AVI movie regardles of the size or the sh**y video drivers on the touch.

The only problem. its not free but it has a trial so you can judge for yourselves.

bennyj77 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 11:51 PM

Have you tried Coreplayer? It's from the guys that made TCPMP but it's much better. I stop converting my files with this one. I just drop in the .avi file. It also plays h.264 files with AC3 sound. If you've tried it could you compare the two programs. Thanks. I'm always looking to upgrade.

tantrum829 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-05-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bennyj77

Have you tried Coreplayer? It's from the guys that made TCPMP but it's much better. I stop converting my files with this one. I just drop in the .avi file. It also plays h.264 files with AC3 sound. If you've tried it could you compare the two programs. Thanks. I'm always looking to upgrade.

I have tried the core player and
I got the same results as the tcpmp
slugish playback with AVI movies.

I definetly think this player is
superior playing .AVI

motorpsycho · #4 (**permalink**) 07-05-2008, 10:39 AM

tcpmp plays .avi's great‚ the key is to change the video playback mode to something besides direct draw. I use GDI and it does a great job of playing full length movies in avi format.

bennyj77 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-05-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by motorpsycho

tcpmp plays .avi's great‚ the key is to change the video playback mode to something besides direct draw. I use GDI and it does a great job of playing full length movies in avi format.

I totally agree. TCPMP worked great for me. But the Coreplayer was a quantum leap. I watch about three movies and six tv episodes per week on phone with no problem. Since this other player is free, I will download a give it try. Thanks for the info.