The nice guys at Philips are giving away 3 brand new Philips GoGear mp3 players! What’s awesome about these mp3 players is the FullSound technology which in simple words, puts back what mp3 compressing takes away. I tried it out and it really works.. Felt like I was in a concert hall or at some rock concert. Reminded me of lossless technology but without the expensive price tag for the setup.

Anyway, back to the contest. All you have to do is to tell your story about a funny misconception… =)

And if you haven’t tried it out, there will be a roadshow at ECP McDonald’s area this Saturday, 12 Sep, 11am – 2pm. Watch out for the Philips girls!

In DVD Catalyst 3, select PocketPC > W Mobile 2005

Click on “Modify” and increase the framerate to 30.

This format relies on Windows Media Encoder 9 to be installed

Windows Media Encoder 9 is a free and safe download from Microsoft and can be downloaded from here: Microsoft.com

For all other formats, DVD Catalyst has everything it needs for conversions, but the way Windows Media Encoder works might require you to install some additional software.

For conversions to work, the files you are converting must be playable in Windows Media Player on the computer running DVD Catalyst. In addition, because Windows Media Encoder relies on specific use of video format support files, there might be compatibility issues with certain programs.

If you are experiencing issues when converting to your selected format, please read the following:

For DVD conversions, an inbetweenfile is created.

Try playing this inbetweenfile in Windows Media Player on your computer (has to be this program, not VLC, RealPlayer or any other video player application)

If the file plays in Windows Media Player, while the file is playing, rightclick on the video, and select File > Properties. In the screen that shows, look at the codecs used. Look below for if the codec is known to cause issues. If the codec is DIVX, please follow the directions below on changing it’s settings.

if the inbetweenfile does not play, you are missing the codecs needed to play, Install the DIVX codec using the teps described below.

If the file still does not play after installing the DIVX codec, the file is corrupted. In some cases, when the DVD has dust, scratches, the conversion crashes when it hits that spot. This results in a corrupted file. You can try and enable “Split in parts of X chapters” in DVD Catalyst to see where it goes wrong. This results in DVD Catalalyst creating a whole bunch of numbered small files, each one representing one scene in the movie. If one file is missing, thats where the dvd has an issue.

The DVD can also have a protection system that keeps it from converting properly. While most DVDs work, there are always a few that are a bit more picky. Try a different DVD, and see if that works fine.

Certain programs can cause conversions to fail or crash, including

nVidia Pureview/Mediacenter extentions, causes the conversion to freeze at the end when converting Tivo and MPEG files.

XVID codec, Pinnacle Studio 9, Nero Showtime, causes AVI conversions to crash when they start.

DIVX codec, on its default settings, it crashes conversions of avi files.

to fix these issues, download and install the DIVX codec from here: http://www.divx.com/ (the free download is sufficient)

During install, only theDIVX codec is needed, there is no need to install the rest. (It also tries to install the Yahoo Toolbar at the end, be carefull with clicking next next finish)

After install, go to Start > (all) Programs > DIVX > DIVX Codec > Decoder Configuration Utility

Remove the checkmark for “Deinterlace Video”

At the top, click on the Toolbar Tab, and at the bottom there, put a checkmark in “Disable Logo”

And then conversions should work fine.

Based on the specs found here:

http://www.consumer.philips.com/consumer/en/gb/consumer/cc/_productid_SA5295_02_GB_CONSUMER/Flash-audio-video-player+SA5295-02

It states the following formats are supported:

MPEG4 SP        Up to 640 kbps in avi format, 320×240, 30 fps (Other formats
supported by using provided converter software)

Besides this, it mentions WMV9 as well.

The other formats have been suggested to try to a few people who asked about the GoGear, however, only the above mentioned conversion method has been reported as working.

Now I find Philips GoGear 8 GB Aria MP3 Video Player with 2-Inch Color Screen from amazon website you can see now

About Philips GoGear 8 GB Aria MP3 Video Player with 2-Inch Color Screen detail

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19571 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: black
• Brand: Philips
• Model: SA1ARA08K/17
• Dimensions: 6.40″ h x 6.60″ w x 1.20″ l, .63 pounds

Features

• FullSound to bring CD listening experience to MP3
• High-definition headphones for precise sound
• Playback MP3, WMA or DRM music from subscription services
• 2″ Full color display for smooth and intuitive navigation
• Up to 30-hour music or 6-hour video playback

Product Description

Enjoy an unrivalled sound experience with Philips GoGear Aria Portable AV Player (8GB) featuring FullSound. A real joy to use, you can download online videos to the player and easily navigate content on its 2¿ full color display.

Related Product

Source From wordpress9-20
 Have a great day everybody!
Cheers

Old news here, but in case you didn’t know, Microsoft had one of their prototype phones stolen at MWC. “A prototype phone loaded with a top-secret copy of the new software was lifted from an executive’s pocket.” The executive is unnamed, but it’s not really important. I guess that’s what happens when MWC is being held at Barcelona, “a city famous for its world class pickpockets.” Talk about Microsoft getting owned. Although, i don’t know why anyone would want to know anything about Windows Mobile 6.5.

Killzone 2 may be reportedly getting co-op as DLC in the future. I don’t know if you remember, but Sony mentioned about a month ago that there “are no plans for co-op in Killzone 2.” Sony just loves to upset their fans and then reward them later. Well, most of the time there is a reward, at least.

If you’re hoping to get the Palm Pre on a different carrier (other than Sprint) then you may be out of luck. A new report says that “the Pre is Sprint’s exclusively for 2009.” The Palm Pre will be the first phone to feature the new WebOS platform. But, it’s only the first of many other multi-tasking phones that will be available running this OS, so no need to panic. Unless you really like the Pre and i think it’s going to be a great device.

Philips will be releasing two PMPs that will be released in Europe this April. As of right now, there is no release date scheduled for North America, but i’ll give you the rundown of these 2 PMPs anyway. The smaller 2-inch PMP is the GoGear Ariaz. It will have your choice of 4GB, 8GB or 16GB of memory, has FM radio, a built-in mic and has a combination of touchscreen buttons and the “large rocker key” for your navigating. The updated 2.8-inch display version is called the GoGear Opus. It will have Bluetooth and your choice of 8GB, 16GB or 32GB of memory. The prices of these PMPs will range from the $100 – $230 USD (€79 - €179) price range.

The Google OS looks like it’s finally here. It opened up with Android running on the Google phone, the T-Mobile G1. Android began to expand to more phones and is continuing its growth. Asus is now working on a new netbook running Android, the Google OS, which is interesting. Because of the fact that Windows XP is running on 80-90% of all netbooks, this would make Google a strong competitor for Microsoft’s Windows. If all things go according to plan, Android will continue to gain popularity and will expand to notebooks and PCs. Believe it folks, the Google OS is here. Asus have mentioned that they plan on releasing the Android-based netbook by the end of the year. It is said to already be in development.

Microsoft Prototype Stolen (and picture): http://apple20.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2009/02/19/top-secret-microsoft-prototype-stolen-in-barcelona/?source=yahoo_quote
Killzone 2 To Get Co-op?: http://ps3.qj.net/Killzone-2-might-get-co-op-as-DLC/pg/49/aid/128982
Sprint Locks Up The Pre For 2009 (and picture): http://i.gizmodo.com/5156935/sprint-has-palm-pre-locked-up-in-us-for-entire-year
Philips GoGear PMPs (and picture): http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/19/philips-debuts-gogear-ariaz-opus-pmps/
Asus Netbook Running Android (and picture): http://www.techtree.com/India/News/Asus_Working_on_Android_Netbook/551-99229-580.html

This Philips Gogear has a 2.2″ color LCD for a great viewing experience and will Auto-sync with Windows Media Player.

Acabo de instalar una máquina virtual en Linux. Para los que no saben qué es una máquina virtual, es un software que te permite emular un computador dentro de otro computador, lo que permite probar sistemas operativos en tu computador sin necesidad de formatear tu disco duro o crear particiones adicionales, o instalar programas que solo estan disponibles para determinado sistema operativo, o como es mi caso, poder usar mi reproductor de mp3 (phillips gogear de 6GB), que por mas que lo he intentado no lo he podido hacer funcionar en Ubuntu.

Lo único que debes hacer es asignar una cantidad de espacio de tu disco duro y tener los medios para instalar el sistema operativo para esa maquina virtual (cd de windows, linux, mac, etc). Seguí este este tutorial y la verdad fue bastante sencillo.

Lo instalé en Ubuntu Hardy Heron y funcionó perfectamente.

Up The Irons!

PD: Cuando instalé Vmware en mi laptop, el disco duro dejó de funcionar. Casi pierdo toda mi información. Por eso edité este post y cambié la máquina virtual, esta funciona muy bien. Aunque el uso principal (usar mi reproductor) no ha sido posible debido a que no he podido iniciar el soporte para Usb en VirtualBox.

Por fin veo algo de luz!!!!

La historia es que desde hace un par de años tengo este cacharrito, un reproductor de MP3 bastante chulo si no fuera por su curiosa forma de transferir datos (aunque sus 6 Gb hacen de esto una tarea que se hace muy de cuando en cuando) que incluso desde Windows requiere de un software de Philips y de el WindowsMediaPlayer 10 (con otras versiones da fallos) y aun así, alguna vez me ha colado canciones que luego no es capaz de reproducir el GoGear.

Mis primeras investigaciones se van a tomar viento, no encontraba por donde buscar y lo poco que había adelantado era para dispositivos de otra serie.

Pues resulta que hoy mismo, se me ha ocurrido volver a hacer la típica búsqueda por Internet acerca de noticias nueva y para mi sorpresa… ¡noticias desde los foros de KDE! La historia es que desde la versión 1.4.6 están usando una librería(en realidad se dice biblioteca, pero me he malacostumbrado tanto que lo oigo mejor así) que facilita la comunicación con dispositivos que usan el MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) y bien, que me instalo el amarok a golpe de apt-get.

Sigo las recomendaciones que el hilo del foro KDE indicaba, eran básicamente que en principio amarok no detecta el dispositivo, que hay que añadir un “Dispositivo MTP” y darle a conectar. Después de un rato cargando…. ¡por pantalla he visto la lista de artistas!!

Acceso de lectura … OK

1º paso: pasar una canción del MP3 a mi colección (GoGear -> PC)

…. click, click click, mmmm, que rápido, pero SI, funciona perfectamente.

2º paso: añadir canciones de mi colección al GoGear (PC -> GoGear)

ñic, ñic, ñic, y ¡boom! Bueno, no tanto, parece que le cuesta bastante, he intentado pasar canciones de 1 en 1, da error, pero resulta que pasando mas de 1, unas cuantas, no se, pues la 1º canción pasa, pero el resto da error. Esto no mola nada así que a trastear un poco toca.

Desde synaptic miro a ver que versión de libmtp tengo, es la 0.1.3 y en la web ya han sacado hasta la 0.2.1, asi que me bajo el .tar.gz y ./configure && make && sudo make install (no sin antes recibir un fallo que solucione instalando libusb-dev), ok, todo correcto (aunque en cierto modo sospecho que no he cambiado mucho). Volvemos a las pruebas.

Lectura…..OK

GoGear -> PC …..OK

PC -> GoGear….. (1 en 1) Transferencia OK, pero el proceso de desconexion cuelga Amarok…aunque la cancion pasa al GoGear. Solución, cierra amarok sin darle a desconectar ^^ pero no iva a ser tan facil, se cuelga igual y ademas la canción no pasa*.

PC -> GoGear…. (Varias canciones) de nuevo, pasa la 1º y el resto me da un error… si pasan uno a uno, ¿por que no varias? en realidad, si trato de meter otra canción en la misma “sesión” (es decir sin cerrar amarok) en el segundo intento amarok salta (la ultima vez con un error de kmail ?¿?¿) y no entra. Esto me hace pensar que alomejor lo que no puede es añadir canciones de un artista/disco que ya tiene en la base de datos… probemos, cerramos todo, y nos disponemos a meter 1 canción de un artista y disco que ya tenemos en el GoGear a ver que pasa… vaya, si que puede, entonces descartamos, cada vez lo entiendo menos T_T

Acceso Escritura (es decir, borrar algo) …. click, borrar del dispositivo, advertencia y a casa, click en desconectar y… no se cuelga!?!?!?! a ver que ha pasado en el GoGear…. bien, se ha eliminado.

Conclusión

Aveces las cosas van bien, y ciertamente solo falta que la transferencia PC -> GoGear sea mejor (quizá lo mas importante, ¿no?) Aunque esto ya es algo mas de lo que tenia antes, espero que los desarrolladores de libmtp sigan añadiendo dispositivos a la lista de soportados (hay un philips parecido al mio, pero pone que las funcionalidades que soporta libmtp son unknow, vamos, que no saben si va o no). Me pensare eso de presentarme para ayudarles con mi “device” ^^

* alguna canción si que ha pasado al GoGear, pero no se ha clasificado bien, es decir, aparecían en el artista “Artista Desconocido” a pesar de tener el artista bien “tageado”, es mas, las canciones que han pasado “raspadas” aparecen en la lista que me genera Amarok bajo artistas (parece) aleatorios

Nota ai nuovi arrivati: Il procedimento qui descritto non risolve una beneamata mazza. Comprate un nuovo lettore (io l’ho fatto), sorry. )

Ho comperato presso un grande magazzino della mia città questo lettore MP3 – mi hanno invogliato:

1. il prezzo competitivo;
2. il fatto che, a differenza degli altri lettori della serie GoGear, non usano il protocollo MTP per la comunicazione dei dati, ma la normale specifica USB storage

Dopo un certo numero di giorni, ho notato una degradazione nei tempi di riconoscimento della periferica da parte dei miei PC, e ho pensato fosse il caso di fare una bella riformattata – salvo scoprire, dopo aver cancellato la partizione, averne ricreata un’altra e averla formattata, che detta non era accessibile (il messaggio d’errore era Bad superblock).

Non volendomi rassegnare (e non volendo tornare a usare Winzozz solo per far rifunzionare l’aggeggio), ho fatto dei tentativi, e ho trovato una combinazione tipo di partizione/filesystem che sembra andare bene:

1. Tipo di partizione: FAT16 (codice esadecimale: 06)
2. Filesystem: FAT16, con dimensione di ogni settore logico pari a 2048 byte. Il filesystem è stato creato con

   mkfs.vfat -F 16 -S 2048  /dev/[periferica, così come è stata riconosciuta dal kernel)

A parte un piccolo problema estetico (la quantità di spazio su disco massima rilevata è pari a 3 gigabytes, invece dell’1 gigabyte previsto dal mio lettore O_o), tutto sembra andare bene.