On Aug 17, 2011, at 6:02 PM, Jess wrote: > Hi all- > I'm narrowing down the upgrades to this 400mhz model. Next on my > list, (once I've replaced the Wifi card w/ the Motorola and then > possibly replaced the RAM to compatible 256 Mb SODIMM), is to figure > out why the DVD does not playback. > > I see some articles re: Lombard, it says the DVD is not supported by > OSX and rather, should be launched in classic OS However, in other > articles, I see statements that the 400mhz model is supported; right > now the Lombard has 10.4.11. > > I pop a disc in, it whirs, opens an icon on desktop. > > Currently, if I drag the video folder into the only program I seem to > have, which is VLC, it pops up a playback screen, resizes it a couple > times and then only plays audio. Black playback screen.
That likely is indicating that VLC is trying to play the DVD using software and it simply can't handle the video in software. The Lombard had an optional on board MPEG-2 (DVD) decoder. I don't know off hand how to check for that. If you don't have it the only way to watch a DVD is with a software decoder and the Lombard is way to slow to support that. I don't know about the hardware decoder being supported in OS X. I know some are and some aren't but I don't know whether the Lombard's is or not. > > I haven't seen great info online about VLC w/ Macs. I could use some > advice here: > > -I'm willing to replace the DVD drive but should I try something else > first? If you can see the contents of the DVD in finder and no errors are thrown up then the drive sounds okay. > -Anyone have opinions on VLC or a better player suggestion? > -If replacing the DVD drive seems the best option; any good model > suggestions > -And if replaced, can I assume that it will be supported by OSX and > not need to also run 10.9? > > Thank you for your help and patience. I can't be Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Books, a group for those using G3 iBooks and PowerBooks (we run a separate list for G4 'Books). The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
