Rindless said:
I know it's possible to create movies on a pc and convert them using PocketDivXEncoder and then transfer the file to a mini SD card.
Question is, will the phone play the movie or do I have to install something else on to the phone ?
When I first got my C500, I got movies onto my phone by recording them into my PC in Movie Maker. Then I saved them as a WMV file for PocketPC (at 218 kbps). Windows Media Player plays these files very well and with good picture quality. Unfortunately, it's a lot of work recording the stuff in the first place. Also, there's no rewind or fast forward on Media Player which is a pain in the arse when you're dealing with a long film.
If you're encoding with PocketDivXEncoder, your phone will need Beta Player.
Rindless said:
What is beta player and do I need to install this on to the C500 ?
Beta Player is an excellent video and mp3 player. It will play your DIVX encoded movies (I've got Lock Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels on mine at the moment) and is very good quality. It has fast forward and rewind facilities too. It's free but I think your phone needs to be "Application Unlocked" - mine is a bog-standard C500 from Orange and it was unlocked when I received it.