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peacecorn · 12-20-2006, 06:07 PM

Here's a silly question and I apologize if it's been asked before. I've searched the forums (for "tv" "television" and "downloa") to no avail.

I have TCPMP fired up and ready to go, but I have no idea where to find content.

How does one go about locating a TV show on the web to download to a smartphone? (I do not have connection to my DVR, so I can't get them that way.)

Thanks in advance!
Gracie

peacecorn · 12-20-2006, 06:19 PM

Okay! I found the info on ripping a DVD in the Wiki.

But I'm still wondering about TV shows. If I bittorrent a show, is there a program that will convert it to a format that I can watch on my Treo?

Thanks again!

(My baby Treo is one day old and I'm in love. This forum has been a wealth of information.)

HeroIgnored · 12-21-2006, 04:23 PM

Wow, I can't believe I missed this thread!

I love video media on handheld devices, so naturally it was one of the first things I got running on my treo.

Since a majority of the things you will get from torrent downloads will be divx, I would recommend the PocketDivxEncoder. It also deals with other formats, and It's free! You can check it out here: http://divx.ppccool.com/

They also have a pro version, which has MUCH better file support, and even makes files specifically for your treo, and allows you to rotate them

It only costs $5, so if you're into this stuff, it's the thing to get!

Good luck, and I hope that helps. Let me know how it goes

peacecorn · 12-21-2006, 08:18 PM

Thanks for the heads up! I'll try it this weekend. Oh, to have Hiro on my Treo...

Stillrockin · 12-22-2006, 06:01 AM

I also use fairusewizard to rip my DVD's to my Treo. Its free also. As far as Television shows, I take a DVD of say "The Simpsons" and select all 8 episodes on the DVD. I give it a target file size (58 megs) and a screen size of 318x318 and start the ripping process. About 3- 3.5 hours later, I have 8 episodes ready to put on my SD card . . .

HeroIgnored · 12-22-2006, 12:18 PM

Hiro on the treo, now there's an idea. Good series

. I love watching videos on this thing!

kabeyun · 12-22-2006, 12:19 PM

Just to chime in for any Macaholics who may have found this thread.
Look into an app called Handbrake. Does what Fairusewizard does.

-K

plunker · 12-22-2006, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeroIgnored

Wow, I can't believe I missed this thread!

I love video media on handheld devices, so naturally it was one of the first things I got running on my treo.

Since a majority of the things you will get from torrent downloads will be divx, I would recommend the PocketDivxEncoder. It also deals with other formats, and It's free! You can check it out here: http://divx.ppccool.com/

They also have a pro version, which has MUCH better file support, and even makes files specifically for your treo, and allows you to rotate them

It only costs $5, so if you're into this stuff, it's the thing to get!

Good luck, and I hope that helps. Let me know how it goes

WE are converting a movie as I type this in. I am going to load on my card via a reader. Which folder do I drop it in for TCPMP???

kdallen · 12-22-2006, 09:01 PM

The DCIM folder's the usual place but once in TCPMP, you can have it look any where.

HeroIgnored · 12-23-2006, 03:15 AM

Yeah, if you are using TCPMP then you can take it to the directory where you put your video files. Shouldn't be too difficult. Keep us updated on how it goes.