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Seeking a Component-upconverting DivX/XviD-compatible player
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celticwhisper
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Post Posted: Nov 01, 2006 23:00 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
I'm looking for a DVD player that can decode DivX and XviD files (preferably also h.264, but not necessary) and is capable of upconverting to 1080i over component. I have a Power Mac G4 connected to my only HDMI input and do not want to have to switch cables every time I switch sources.

I'm looking for the XviD/DivX compatibility because my G4's humble CPU isn't quite powerful enough to decode 1080i HD and I have some DivX/XviD-encoded files, HD resolution, that I'd like to be a able to watch in their full splendor. So this actually also means it'd need to be able to upscale or otherwise output DivX/XviD files at HD resolutions.

Anyone know of a player that can do this? It sounds like an awful lot, I don't know if a standalone unit exists that can handle it. Might have to haul my G5 into the living room if I want to do HD.

edDV
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Joined: 06 Mar 2004
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Post Posted: Nov 02, 2006 01:08 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
celticwhisper wrote:
I'm looking for a DVD player that can decode DivX and XviD files (preferably also h.264, but not necessary) and is capable of upconverting to 1080i over component. I have a Power Mac G4 connected to my only HDMI input and do not want to have to switch cables every time I switch sources.

I'm looking for the XviD/DivX compatibility because my G4's humble CPU isn't quite powerful enough to decode 1080i HD and I have some DivX/XviD-encoded files, HD resolution, that I'd like to be a able to watch in their full splendor. So this actually also means it'd need to be able to upscale or otherwise output DivX/XviD files at HD resolutions.

Anyone know of a player that can do this? It sounds like an awful lot, I don't know if a standalone unit exists that can handle it. Might have to haul my G5 into the living room if I want to do HD.


These might do some of what you want. Study them carefully first since they aren't cheap.
http://www.divx.com/products/hw/browse.php?c=7

celticwhisper
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Post Posted: Nov 02, 2006 19:41 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Great, thanks a ton for the leads. You folks are terrific.

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