I've got a 300MHz (OC'd 233 (rev A? B?)) Bondi with newly installed DVD-ROM drive and while VLC can play DVDs the video is rather herky-jerky. Audio plays smoothly BTW. (Bondi 300, 288 ram, 6MB vram, 10.3.8, 12GB HD)
Hoping to be able to tweek the video playback, I perused VLC's options but I am clueless faced with the bewildering array of choices. I also tried Mplayer, which 'worked', but was unwatchable with both audio and video stuttering. My questions for those who have already been there/done this: - If I install a faster cpu might I ever see smooth DVD playback? What's the fastest original Apple CPU a Bondi can accept? How fast can they be overclocked? Anyone have one of these (whatever 'these' are) for sale? - What other changes or upgrades should I consider? Would adding more ram help? How about a faster HD? Can the Bondi's system bus be overclocked? Any tips for tweeking VLC? Keep in mind this iMac is my 5 1/2 yr. old daughter's machine. It's proved so far to be otherwise entirely adequate for her needs. So while I appreciate the anticipated suggestions to just replace the whole thing with a slotload or better model, that just ain't gonna happen. If I can't get smooth DVD playback on _this_ iMac, she'll just have to put up with watching herky-jerky DVDs. :-P TIA, dan k ................................. http://macdan.n3.net/ carracho://dankephoto.dhs.org:9700 hotline://dankephoto.dhs.org:9500 ................................. -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
