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[woogal]

Most linux media players are based on mplayer, so that would be a good place to start to find out what formats might be supported. Some formats are only supported with windows dll's though, so obviously those won't be possible on the gp2x (I would assume that wmv is one that uses dll's, but maybe older versions have native support now).

[Prophet]

Added:

USB Peripherals: Since the GP2X's USB host is not powered, to use any peripherals they need to supply their own power. Some examples of peripherals that might work with the GP2X someday are the Apacer Steno Hard Drives and the Cyberpower USB Hubs. Such peripherals operate on their own battery power, so all we need is software to allow the GP2X ro interface properly with them.

Edited by Prophet, 19 September 2005 - 10:23 PM.

[yaustar]

The picture of 'anna' is a hotlinked image...

[Prophet]

Oops, that's cuz I stored it on the Emuboards server which won't allow ouside linking to images. I always forget about that. Removed it from this version of the FAQ. To see the photo, see the FAQ here.

It'll just be a little bonus there.

Edited by Prophet, 19 September 2005 - 11:04 PM.

[Yuglooc]

Or you can use http://dump.grendosa.com/luvgpx2.JPG

[lubidog]

Okay, I'm prepared to be flamed...

But as a complete Non-nerd, can I ask this very obvious question that I have been wondering for a while, but haven't dared to ask....

Will this Mplayer play my Mpeg4 files that I have for my psp? Or do I have to convert them...?



*runs for cover*

[newmark]

the gp2x.co.uk is a fake site?
nobody tell nothing about it.. the stolen my order?

[RiX0R]

Added:

USB Peripherals: Since the GP2X's USB host is not powered, to use any peripherals they need to supply their own power. Some examples of peripherals that might work with the GP2X someday are the Apacer Steno Hard Drives and the Cyberpower USB Hubs. Such peripherals operate on their own battery power, so all we need is software to allow the GP2X ro interface properly with them.

Does this mean the USB port is not powered, period, and for example things like flash sticks and WiFi/Bluetooth dongles will not work?

Because that would really limit the usefulness of the GP2X for me...

[Prophet]

the gp2x.co.uk is a fake site?
nobody tell nothing about it.. the stolen my order?

GBAX = gp2x.co.uk

Same place - click the link and see: http://www.gbax.com

But I'll change it to the newer URL to avoid any confusion for newbs who don't know about GBAX.

Edited by Prophet, 20 September 2005 - 12:54 PM.

[Prophet]

Added:

USB Peripherals: Since the GP2X's USB host is not powered, to use any peripherals they need to supply their own power. Some examples of peripherals that might work with the GP2X someday are the Apacer Steno Hard Drives and the Cyberpower USB Hubs. Such peripherals operate on their own battery power, so all we need is software to allow the GP2X ro interface properly with them.

Does this mean the USB port is not powered, period, and for example things like flash sticks and WiFi/Bluetooth dongles will not work?

Because that would really limit the usefulness of the GP2X for me...

From what we know, that's correct. Any USB peripheral must provide its own power. The thing to realize is, that the primary use for the USB port is intended to simply interface to your PC to transfer files.

Regarding WiFi - as the FAQ says, that may become a reality in time via SDIO cards. But there's absolutely no guarantee.

I personally don't expect much from GP2X in terms of networking applications, but I hope to be proven wrong.

Edited by Prophet, 20 September 2005 - 12:49 PM.

[Prophet]

Or you can use http://dump.grendosa.com/luvgpx2.JPG

Ok, thanks for ul'ing it there.

Anna's back again now. If that is Anna.

Edited by Prophet, 20 September 2005 - 02:14 PM.

[newmark]

http://www.angelfire...usb/pspusb.html

that's an article to plug a 5v on a usb to charging. I think that is possible do the inverse, make a cable that enter in the gp2x and exit female, cutted in the middle to get the 2 cables for elettricity and connect those to a couple of 2.5v rechargable battery in parallel module.
In this way you can attach any power consumption device.

I think, because i still don't have an ordered GP2x

[silentalarm]

The TV output is S-Video? Bummer, I don't think my TV has an S-V input

[Prophet]

The TV output is S-Video? Bummer, I don't think my TV has an S-V input

That could very well change. Those details are not 100% final yet.

Also, there are simple S-video -> composite converters you can get. I have one, it's super small and inexspensive. Something like this:

http://www.hometech....deo/svconv.html

Good item to have around.

[Yuglooc]

Or you can use http://dump.grendosa.com/luvgpx2.JPG

Ok, thanks for ul'ing it there.

Anna's back again now. If that is Anna.

I acually asked over at gpx2's suggestion part, got this answer:

"Yuglooc:
Is it you who are on this image anna?

http://dump.grendosa.com/luvgpx2.JPG

Reply :
HI there

this morning i got a letter from someone saying like you.
and i'm sooo embarrased.
that's not me....
sorry to her which is on that pic, but i'm much beautiful than her .
hehehe...
someday i will put up my pic. ^^
Thanks

Anna "