1080p is very demanding.  Assuming the video is h.264,if you have a 3GHz
dual core, you can use CoreAVC for playback.  I have an HTPC setup with the
CoreAVC codec installed and it plays 1080p content with ease.

If you have a lower performing system, you'll need an nVidia card with a
codec that supports the card for playback.  Again CoreAVC has that support
as long as you have the latest drivers installed.

They offer a trial version for you to test with so you can see if it
improves anything.

Lucas

-----Original Message-----
From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of
Marcel Duchamp
Sent: September 2, 2009 12:18 PM
To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
Subject: [EE] How to display HD video

Recently I had access to a Sanyo Xacti FH1 HD camcorder that can record 1920
x 1080 video at 60p as well as several lower res formats.

Then I found that my 6 month old Dell desktop can run the HD at 60i fine but
stutters with the 60p.  And my 18 month old Dell laptop can't play either of
them.  The 60i on the desktop looks great except for interlace jaggies.

Question: is this a -
a) software issue? codecs? other?
b) graphic card issue?
c) both?
d) neither?

Is it possible to upgrade either of my computers and if so, which component
should I start with?
Thanks!

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