Re: The wife's TP 770...DVD / MPEG

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From: Andrew Beals (bandy_at_cinnamon.com)
Date: Sat Feb 16 2002 - 19:53:25 EST

Bruce is correct. My 770ED shipped with SoftDVD as its player software.
        andy

On Sat, 16 Feb 2002 19:46:11 -0500, "Denis Hall" <denhall_at_ismi.net> wrote:
> The 770's that are slower than 300mhz need Hardware decoding via the
> Enhanced Video Adapter card -- which is compatible only with the DVDExpress
> software.
> The 770X's and Z's can run software decoding (SoftDVD) for movie playback --
> but it still isn't great.
>
> Decoder + DVDexpress works fine if set up properly, even in the 233mhz
> Pentium 770 units..
>
> -Denis Hall, Michigan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "phillip ramirez" <laswazuki_at_yahoo.com>
> To: <THINKPAD_at_cs.utk.edu>
> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 7:36 PM
> Subject: RE: The wife's TP 770...DVD / MPEG
>
>
> I don’t understand thugh. Does the 770 have hardware decoding? If not
> then why does it require a certain program if it is software doing the
> decoding?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bruce Markowitz [mailto:scosgt_at_worldnet.att.net]
> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 6:35 PM
> To: Toni Kennedy; THINKPAD_at_cs.utk.edu
> Subject: Re: The wife's TP 770...DVD / MPEG
>
>
> Not true - there are two different set of drivers, one uses SoftDVD, the
> other DVD Express. They don't interchange. The original 770's shipped
> with SoftDVD The other came later
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Toni Kennedy" <cruelpeep_at_yourvillage.com>
> To: <THINKPAD_at_cs.utk.edu>
> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 6:51 PM
> Subject: Re: The wife's TP 770...DVD / MPEG
>
>
> > The 770 with deva and dvd drive needs DVDExpress software to run at a
> decent
> > clip. The dvdexpress was specifically written to use the im decoder
> > hardware. If you use softdvd or powerdvd expect less than perfect dvd
> > playback. You might try ebay for the software or someone on this list
> might
> > have it for sale. After you install the program you should go to ibm
> website
> > and download the upgrade dvdexpress. it is huge but worth it. after
> > installing the dvdexpress you must then reinstall the mpeg drivers.
> > The 770Z doesn't need a decoder card really unless you need the extra
> in/out
> > features it provides. Powerdvd works fine.
> > Beware: The dvdexpress software has a somewhat limited compatibility
> > issue with certain dvds (namely anything with pc friendly software on
> > it). they won't play. Hope this helps,
> > Toni
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Bruce Markowitz" <scosgt_at_worldnet.att.net>
> > To: "phillip ramirez" <laswazuki_at_yahoo.com>; "'ThinkPad list'"
> > <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
> > Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 4:38 PM
> > Subject: Re: The wife's TP 770...DVD / MPEG
> >
> >
> > > The 770 requires SoftDVD
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "phillip ramirez" <laswazuki_at_yahoo.com>
> > > To: "'ThinkPad list'" <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
> > > Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 1:53 PM
> > > Subject: RE: The wife's TP 770...DVD / MPEG
> > >
> > >
> > > > There are two software dvd decoders.. One being powerdvd and
> > > > softdvd.. Both are excelent. But you said you ave the decoder card
> right??thought
> > > > it came with an app to use it instead of software
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Bill, N4QA [mailto:n4qa_at_hotmail.com]
> > > > Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 9:18 AM
> > > > To: thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu
> > > > Subject: The wife's TP 770...DVD / MPEG
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Well, now that I have my TP 560E AND daughter Katie's TP 560E up
> > > > and running...
> > > >
> > > > The wife wants to watch DVD movies on her TP 770...and have MPEG
> > > > capability for use with the TV as well...it never ends :)
> > > >
> > > > Here's what we have so far:
> > > >
> > > > TP 770 (no suffix) Type 9548-40U S/N 78-X5068 03/98.
> > > >
> > > > Windows 98 loaded and apparently working fine.
> > > >
> > > > DVD Drive FRU P/N 05K9066 ASM P/N 05K9065.
> > > >
> > > > DVD & Enhanced Video Adapter P/N 10L1228.
> > > >
> > > > ALL drivers as prescribed in the DVD & Enhanced...manual and
> > > > errata sheets.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I *believe* that all I now need is the appropriate app in order to
> make
> > > > Martha a happy camper. There are currently none on her 770.
> > > >
> > > > Went to a National Semiconductor (not the old NS I remember, I
> > > > presume)site to research their DVDExpress app.
> > > > They say "...not a retail product. Contact your computer mfgr..."
> > > >
> > > > Also, I'm seeing references to an app named SoftDVD...
> > > >
> > > > I presume that I don't need both.
> > > >
> > > > Discussion as to which-to-use and where-to-find is requested.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks.
> > > > Bill
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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