On 2003-03-20 at 21:37:48 [+0100], Josh Brooks wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I am considering purchasing a toshiba libretto 110ct with a pentium 233 
> mhz MMX processor.
> 
> Is this speed/processor fast enough to play mpeg video and DVD movies 
> from my hard drive, assuming I have _no_ hardware acceleration at all ?
> 
> I want to use this small notebook for watching movies on planes, etc. 
> (among other things) and am wondering if the CPU is up to the task.
> 
> Previously I had tried video on a 166 mhz MMX and was not successful.
> 
> Any comments are appreciated - especially regarding how well it will 
> work.  Even if it _technically_ works on a 233 mmx, if the playback will 
> be spotty and bad, it's still not worth much...
> 
Without acceleration or at least overlay I think this won't be enuff for 
DVD. MPEG might work but it depends on which MPEG you're talking about and 
what resolution. Plus the battery definitely won't last long enuff for a 
film.

Charlie

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