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Guest TylerDurdenK
Posted (edited)
Crikey, that's better than Blu-Ray (which is at [email protected]). Even though RockPlayer will be doing the decode in software, it'll seriously struggle. Do you not have anything at [email protected]?

I'll try this one as soon asit copies across

Video

ID							   : 1

Format						   : AVC

Format/Info					  : Advanced Video Codec

Format profile				   : [email protected]

Format settings, CABAC		   : Yes

Format settings, ReFrames		: 5 frames

Muxing mode					  : Container [email protected]

Codec ID						 : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC

Duration						 : 7mn 35s

Bit rate						 : 12.0 Mbps

Nominal bit rate				 : 12.3 Mbps

Width							: 1 920 pixels

Height						   : 800 pixels

Display aspect ratio			 : 2.40:1

Frame rate					   : 23.976 fps

Resolution					   : 8 bits

Colorimetry					  : 4:2:0

Scan type						: Progressive

Bits/(Pixel*Frame)			   : 0.326

Stream size					  : 651 MiB (93%)

Writing library				  : x264 core 65 r1024M 2652abe

Encoding settings				: cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=0:0:0 / analyse=0x3:0x2 / me=hex / subme=6 / psy_rd=1.0:0.0 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=-2 / threads=1 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / wpredb=1 / keyint=150 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40 / rc=2pass / bitrate=12258 / ratetol=1.0 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30 / aq=1:1.00

Language						 : English


Audio

ID							   : 2

Format						   : AC-3

Format/Info					  : Audio Coding 3

Codec ID						 : A_AC3

Duration						 : 7mn 35s

Bit rate mode					: Constant

Bit rate						 : 640 Kbps

Channel(s)					   : 6 channels

Channel positions				: Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE

Sampling rate					: 48.0 KHz

Stream size					  : 34.7 MiB (5%)

Language						 : English

This one didn't play well. It started but soon ground to a halt.

Edited by TylerDurdenK
Guest le_lutin
Posted
does anyone know if I can return the Vega to a Currys store or does it have to be collected?

Why don't you ring up your local store to find out?

Guest Bisto321
Posted
does anyone know if I can return the Vega to a Currys store or does it have to be collected?

Don't be that person - not the first returner! (a word?) wait until Paul has had a look at least B)

Guest removed-14
Posted
How did you get Angry Birds working? I downloaded and installed the APK but it just quits to homescreen when I try and load it :/

That's exactly what I did. It works fine for me. Have you updated your firmware? I have not... yet.

does anyone know if I can return the Vega to a Currys store or does it have to be collected?

Yes you can. Check the PDF that was attached to your original order confirmation. Why are you returning it?

Posted
Don't be that person - not the first returner! (a word?) wait until Paul has had a look at least B)

LoL

I just realise that I'd prefer the Tab with the full Google experience and a screen I can see when it is lay flat on my desk without me having to be right over the top of it....

I've already arranged for Dixons to come and collect the other one...

:-s

Guest Bisto321
Posted
LoL

I just realise that I'd prefer the Tab with the full Google experience and a screen I can see when it is lay flat on my desk without me having to be right over the top of it....

I've already arranged for Dixons to come and collect the other one...

:-s

yeah, understand where you are coming from. If its not for you, its not for you. 7 day distance selling reg's rock :)

The TAB is a large iphone clone thingy, but it is nice and is great quality, but please don't get it for less than £440 B)

Guest removed-14
Posted
I just realise that I'd prefer the Tab with the full Google experience and a screen I can see when it is lay flat on my desk without me having to be right over the top of it....

That's fair enough. A store visit would have solved this before buying but that's a lesson for anyone else in the same position.

Guest TylerDurdenK
Posted
With RockPlayer or the supplied player?

RockPlayer, the standard player wont even try to play it.

Guest lnux9898
Posted
does anyone know if I can return the Vega to a Currys store or does it have to be collected?

It can be returned at a store. However, the box has been unopened for them to accept it.

Guest terminaljunkie
Posted
That's fair enough. A store visit would have solved this before buying but that's a lesson for anyone else in the same position.

Honestly? I have tried a half dozen stores in the NE of UK and have yet to find one I could try! B)

Posted
That's fair enough. A store visit would have solved this before buying but that's a lesson for anyone else in the same position.

True I just didn't envisage the screen being so bad, text isn't legible as I lean back slightly.

Having the Nexus next to it doesn't help as you can see the screen from any angle... :-D

Ah well, not to worry, horses for courses I guess...

Posted
RockPlayer, the standard player wont even try to play it.

OK - thanks. Bit of a downer, but to be expected. For the sort of files you're trying to play, you'll need the hardware acceleration of the internal player.

Posted
It can be returned at a store. However, the box has been unopened for them to accept it.

Opening the box just reduces the time you are allowed to return. 28 days for unopened and 7 days for opened.

Thanks to whoever it was that pointed out the PDF in the email. :-D

Guest hullmackem
Posted
LoL

I just realise that I'd prefer the Tab with the full Google experience and a screen I can see when it is lay flat on my desk without me having to be right over the top of it....

I've already arranged for Dixons to come and collect the other one...

:-s

is it really that bad ???

Guest le_lutin
Posted
LoL

I just realise that I'd prefer the Tab with the full Google experience...[...]

:-s

Surely this tablet will have the full google experience once it's rooted...

Posted
That's simply not true. Google have repeatedly said that ChromeOS is for netbooks, for things with a keyboard and a mouse. They've ALSO stated that Froyo is not tablet-ready, but that one of the upcoming releases (Gingerbread or Honeycomb, details not released yet) will be.

The 3G slot has less to do with the market support than the fact Android simply doesn't support greater than 7" screens officially yet.

im sorry but i think ull find if you do your research google have said that android isnt meant for the tablet. and chrome os is sighted as being the os of choice.

Guest StarmanUK
Posted (edited)
Opening the box just reduces the time you are allowed to return. 28 days for unopened and 7 days for opened.

Just to confirm so that means you can return an opened item to store?

nm

To quote PC World's website -

How do I return a product after delivery?

If the product has been delivered and is unopened:

• You may return the goods within 28-days from the day of delivery

• The product must be in pristine condition without any seals broken on the packaging

If the product has been delivered and is opened:

• You may return the product within 7 working days*

• You are allowed to open the product to inspect it provided you do so without damaging or marking the product or packaging

• The product must be unused and must not have been installed

* “working days” means all days other than Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays

To return a product either go into your local PC World store with your receipt (if the product is portable) or call our contact centre on 08445 61 00 00 or log in to My Account and use the Contact Us facility and we''ll be happy to arrange a collection and discuss an alternative product to be sent to you or a refund.

For all returns the product must:

* Be complete with all manuals accessories etc

* Be returned along with any free gifts

* Be in ''as new'' condition

We will not be able to accept returns on:

* Pre-recorded CD’s/Videos/Minidiscs/Memory Cards/Software where the seal has been broken

* Any product where you have started a subscription service, for example a mobile phone contract

Edited by StarmanUK
Posted
Yes, lots of people are getting in a bit of a muddle about why market is not included on larger tabs. Current Google stance is 7inch or under and 3g, Samsung had to do some workaround's with the resolution, but this should be the norm in 2.3 and google have already stated that 2.3 will cope with 1024x600 and that 3.0 (honeycomb?) will be for tablets proper.

Google went on record last week ( http://mashable.com/2010/11/15/android-chrome-os/ ) to say that chrome will be for desktop/keyboards and Android is for touchscreen - so we know what OS tablets will be based on then B)

i stand corrected, my research = old :)

Posted
Just to confirm so that means you can return an opened item to store?

nm

How do I return a product after delivery?

If the product has been delivered and is unopened:

• You may return the goods within 28-days from the day of delivery

• The product must be in pristine condition without any seals broken on the packaging

If the product has been delivered and is opened:

• You may return the product within 7 working days*

• You are allowed to open the product to inspect it provided you do so without damaging or marking the product or packaging

• The product must be unused and must not have been installed

* “working days” means all days other than Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays

To return a product either go into your local PC World store with your receipt (if the product is portable) or call our contact centre on 08445 61 00 00 or log in to My Account and use the Contact Us facility and we''ll be happy to arrange a collection and discuss an alternative product to be sent to you or a refund.

For all returns the product must:

* Be complete with all manuals accessories etc

* Be returned along with any free gifts

* Be in ''as new'' condition

We will not be able to accept returns on:

* Pre-recorded CD’s/Videos/Minidiscs/Memory Cards/Software where the seal has been broken

* Any product where you have started a subscription service, for example a mobile phone contract

Straight from the PC world site.

Posted
Just to confirm so that means you can return an opened item to store?

nm

To quote PC World's website -

Yes, you can.

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Guest removed-14
Posted
Honestly? I have tried a half dozen stores in the NE of UK and have yet to find one I could try! :)

Yes they are not in stores yet but he could have waited and saved the hassle of returning it.

Thanks to whoever it was that pointed out the PDF in the email. :-D

No problem B)

Guest mirox3m
Posted

RocPlayer has hardware decode option, system mode. Can anyone check how it works?

Guest john newhouse
Posted
i stand corrected, my research = old B)

i wouldn't worry too much about it, i'm not certain Google are 100% with that statement from last week.

Guest TylerDurdenK
Posted

Two more mkv files tested, one 720p and one 1080p. Neither played using RockPlayer, only giving very stuttery video and audio.

Video

ID							   : 1

Format						   : AVC

Format/Info					  : Advanced Video Codec

Format profile				   : [email protected]

Format settings, CABAC		   : Yes

Format settings, ReFrames		: 4 frames

Muxing mode					  : Container [email protected]

Codec ID						 : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC

Duration						 : 1h 35mn

Nominal bit rate				 : 10.4 Mbps

Width							: 1 920 pixels

Height						   : 800 pixels

Display aspect ratio			 : 2.40:1

Frame rate					   : 23.976 fps

Resolution					   : 8 bits

Colorimetry					  : 4:2:0

Scan type						: Progressive

Bits/(Pixel*Frame)			   : 0.283

Title							: 500.Days.of.Summer.2009

Writing library				  : x264 core 77 r1292M e381f6d

Encoding settings				: cabac=1 / ref=4 / deblock=1:-3:-3 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=umh / subme=9 / psy=1 / psy_rd=1.0:0.1 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=32 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=2 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=2 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=-2 / threads=12 / nr=0 / decimate=0 / mbaff=0 / constrained_intra=0 / bframes=4 / b_pyramid=0 / b_adapt=2 / b_bias=0 / direct=2 / wpredb=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40 / rc_lookahead=50 / rc=2pass / mbtree=1 / bitrate=10416 / ratetol=1.0 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / vbv_maxrate=50000 / vbv_bufsize=50000 / ip_ratio=1.40 / aq=1:1.00

Language						 : English


Audio

ID							   : 2

Format						   : DTS

Format/Info					  : Digital Theater Systems

Codec ID						 : A_DTS

Duration						 : 1h 35mn

Bit rate mode					: Constant

Bit rate						 : 1 510 Kbps

Channel(s)					   : 6 channels

Channel positions				: Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE

Sampling rate					: 48.0 KHz

Resolution					   : 24 bits

Stream size					  : 1.00 GiB

Title							: DTS-HDMA core 1536k

Language						 : English
Video

ID							   : 1

Format						   : AVC

Format/Info					  : Advanced Video Codec

Format profile				   : [email protected]

Format settings, CABAC		   : Yes

Format settings, ReFrames		: 5 frames

Muxing mode					  : Container [email protected]

Codec ID						 : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC

Duration						 : 1h 47mn

Nominal bit rate				 : 4 296 Kbps

Width							: 1 280 pixels

Height						   : 720 pixels

Display aspect ratio			 : 16:9

Frame rate					   : 23.976 fps

Resolution					   : 8 bits

Colorimetry					  : 4:2:0

Scan type						: Progressive

Bits/(Pixel*Frame)			   : 0.194

Writing library				  : x264 core 85 r1442kGIT 781d300

Encoding settings				: cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:-2:-2 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=umh / subme=9 / psy=1 / psy_rd=1.00:0.10 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / fast_pskip=0 / chroma_qp_offset=-3 / threads=12 / sliced_threads=0 / nr=0 / decimate=0 / mbaff=0 / interlaced=0 / constrained_intra=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=0 / b_adapt=2 / b_bias=0 / direct=1 / wpredb=1 / wpredp=2 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40 / intra_refresh=0 / rc_lookahead=50 / rc=2pass / mbtree=1 / bitrate=4296 / ratetol=1.0 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / vbv_maxrate=50000 / vbv_bufsize=50000 / ip_ratio=1.40 / aq=1:1.00 / pulldown=0 / nal_hrd=0


Audio

ID							   : 2

Format						   : DTS

Format/Info					  : Digital Theater Systems

Codec ID						 : A_DTS

Duration						 : 1h 47mn

Bit rate mode					: Constant

Bit rate						 : 1 510 Kbps

Channel(s)					   : 6 channels

Channel positions				: Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE

Sampling rate					: 48.0 KHz

Resolution					   : 24 bits

Stream size					  : 1.14 GiB

Language						 : English

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