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Old 25 April 2012, 02:59 PM
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Default Ipad Newbie. Need help converting AVI video files & also best sim deal?

How do I do this? When I've searched online its points me in the direction of having to pay for programs that will let me do it.

The salesman told it wasn't hard, you could adjust the quality to make the files smaller etc. I presumed he meant within Itunes, but I can't seem to see where to go.

Who do people use for there sims for the ipad?
Old 25 April 2012, 03:19 PM
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Hi there,

i use a app called goodplayer so no need to spend ages converting your video files

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/goodp...416756729?mt=8
Old 25 April 2012, 05:08 PM
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I use Aceplayer

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/acepl...463242636?mt=8

if my NAS can handle it, AcePlayer can play it.

and for data try GiffGaff https://giffgaff.com/orders/affiliate/xrs
Old 25 April 2012, 05:11 PM
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As for sim ipads wouldnt bother if you have iphone, just use personal hotspot from your phone via wifi save on extra cost imo
Old 25 April 2012, 06:21 PM
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Use buzz player and it does network streaming
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Wish I hadn't paid the extra £80 for the 4g bit now :<

Giff Gaff for £5 looks good. I got a three network 3gb 90 day allowance for £12 so I'll give that a go first.

Do the vids take a long time to convert then without one of these £2 programs? I'm just doing a full charge on the ipad before I plug it into the laptop to convert.
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yes they take ages

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Have a look at handbrake. It's free and has specific options to convert files into a format that iPads can handle (m4v). It's multi-platform too.
Basically you'd convert the AVI to m4v on your computer and then simply drop it into iTunes and sync it across. How long it takes to convert depends on size of file and performance of the machine.

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I use AirVideo, streams and converts on the fly from the PC. Works every time and I haven't found a format yet that it can't cope with.
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I use BuzzPlayer (and VLC but that seems to be discontinued). With regards to SIM, I use a pre-paid card from '3' bought from Amazon or eBay for around £11. This contains 3months and/or 3gb. It expires whatever comes first.

Steve
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Originally Posted by Markus
Have a look at handbrake. It's free and has specific options to convert files into a format that iPads can handle (m4v). It's multi-platform too.
Basically you'd convert the AVI to m4v on your computer and then simply drop it into iTunes and sync it across. How long it takes to convert depends on size of file and performance of the machine.
This is what I do , Works a treat
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I use flex player
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