Android ICS 4 Tablet Video Capability

[ga_mueller]

I picked up a noname 7" Android tablet (Coby) last week when they went on sale at Fry's for $99, just to play around with. It has pretty amazing video playback capabilities... the only thing it couldn't play is dvr-ms, but everything else: avi mkv ts mp4 no problem. 1080i/HDMI out too... the thing has an ARM processor along with a GPU for video! Also saw that VIA is bringing out an Android "motherboard" (half the size of a mini ITX) for use with mouse and keyboard for $49, with similar capabilities. When I think back on the struggle I had to get the right combination of decoders for gbpvr.... .

[bgowland]

the only thing it couldn't play is dvr-ms

I have to admit I've never tried dvr-ms but you might have success if you try some different player apps.

the thing has an ARM processor along with a GPU for video!

ARM processors are usual for Android devices although I haven't been keeping up with what else is being used. A GPU is standard too although the performance various depending on the actual chipset.

When I think back on the struggle I had to get the right combination of decoders for gbpvr.... .

Well PCs are a lot more fluid when it comes to that sort of thing. Having a 'closed' box (whether it's Android, iOS, whetever) has its advantages.

Cheers,
Brian

[wannabepvr]

Gmote works well to view your library on an android tablet, but i did have to postprocess the dvr-Ms to mpg first.