Brand Newbie Questions
 

Hi, all. Just got an N810.
1. How can I format .avi files to play on the N810?
2. Where can I get PIM software for the N810?
Thank you in advance for your help.
TT

Re: Brand Newbie Questions
 

For Q#1, see the wikis on both this site and on maemo.org.
One Quick answer - use a program called media converter to take any AVI and make it the right size and framerate, etc. to run on N810. Its very fast and easy (but there are other programs too).

also, search the forum for "video convert" to find some good links - maybe do an advanced search to look only in newbie or another forum.
enjoy (I only have a 770!)

I think there might not be any great PIM software, but not sure, others can tell what they use. or look around on maemo.org

Re: Brand Newbie Questions
 

you can play most avi's(below 1000 kbps) directly using mplayer.

But for best results use nokia media converter.

Re: Brand Newbie Questions
 

[QUOTE=sachin007;106878]you can play most avi's(below 1000 kbps) directly using mplayer.

Is mplayer loaded on the N810, or do I need to install it?
Thanks.

Re: Brand Newbie Questions
 

You'll need to install mplayer. It can be found here:

http://maemo.org/downloads/product/OS2007/mplayer/

It comes with a simple GUI as it's natively a command line program. Last time I tried it (months ago) the GUI was a little flakey as it was just added as a convenience really. Maybe it's better now.

Re: Brand Newbie Questions
 

Thank you. I notice that it is under the 2007 heading. Will it still work on the 2008 OS that is on the N810?

Re: Brand Newbie Questions
 

It might not. I'm still sitting here with a 770 with 2007 Hacker Edition installed so I can't comment from experience. You can always try, worst that'll happen is you get an error. :)