[Q] Playback and mediacenter capability

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Hi all! I'm thinking about switching to sgs3, and as for now my only doubt I wasn't able to solve is this:

looks like the sgs3 should be able to handle videos of all resolution up to 1080p mkvs (or am I wrong?).. but can't find someone who tried it with an actual ~15gb mkv, or the now quite diffused h10p (less mb same quality, it seems).
So, how far will I be able to go with this new device? (both with the default player or mx/dice)

And, about the connectivity.. does usb otg and hdmi out are both on the same port?
In other words I'll be forced to use dlna for streaming the file from my pc to the i9300 (and connect to the tv via hdmi) or to stream the video to the tv using the new accessory (when connecting an hard disk via usb), or there will be a way to use both the cable connections?

Sorry both for the confusing question and the bad english and thanks!

I have tested the following file and can confirm that it works with the default player and with MX.

General
Format                           : Matroska
Format version                   : Version 2
File size                        : 3.19 GiB
Duration                         : 1h 2mn
Overall bit rate                 : 7 340 Kbps
Encoded date                     : UTC 2011-11-02 21:24:58
Writing application              : mkvmerge v4.0.0 ('The Stars were mine') built on Jun  6 2010 16:18:42
Writing library                  : libebml v1.0.0 + libmatroska v1.0.0

Video
ID                               : 1
Format                           : AVC
Format/Info                      : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile                   : High@L4.1
Format settings, CABAC           : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames        : 3 frames
Format settings, GOP             : M=1, N=23
Codec ID                         : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC
Duration                         : 1h 2mn
Bit rate mode                    : Variable
Bit rate                         : 6 509 Kbps
Maximum bit rate                 : 40.0 Mbps
Width                            : 1 920 pixels
Height                           : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio             : 16:9
Frame rate                       : 23.976 fps
Color space                      : YUV
Chroma subsampling               : 4:2:0
Bit depth                        : 8 bits
Scan type                        : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame)               : 0.131
Stream size                      : 2.77 GiB (87%)
Writing library                  : x264 core 112 r1867 22bfd31
Encoding settings                : cabac=1 / ref=4 / deblock=1:0:0 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=umh / subme=7 / psy=1 / psy_rd=1.00:0.00 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=2 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / fast_pskip=0 / chroma_qp_offset=-2 / threads=9 / sliced_threads=0 / slices=4 / nr=0 / decimate=0 / interlaced=0 / constrained_intra=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / weightb=1 / open_gop=2 / weightp=2 / keyint=24 / keyint_min=1 / scenecut=40 / intra_refresh=0 / rc_lookahead=24 / rc=2pass / mbtree=1 / bitrate=6509 / ratetol=1.0 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=0 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / vbv_maxrate=40000 / vbv_bufsize=30000 / nal_hrd=vbr / ip_ratio=1.40 / aq=2:1.00

Audio #1
ID                               : 2
Format                           : AC-3
Format/Info                      : Audio Coding 3
Mode extension                   : CM (complete main)
Codec ID                         : A_AC3
Duration                         : 1h 2mn
Bit rate mode                    : Constant
Bit rate                         : 448 Kbps
Channel(s)                       : 6 channels
Channel positions                : Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE
Sampling rate                    : 48.0 KHz
Bit depth                        : 16 bits
Compression mode                 : Lossy
Stream size                      : 200 MiB (6%)
Language                         : German

Audio #2
ID                               : 3
Format                           : AC-3
Format/Info                      : Audio Coding 3
Mode extension                   : CM (complete main)
Codec ID                         : A_AC3
Duration                         : 1h 2mn
Bit rate mode                    : Constant
Bit rate                         : 384 Kbps
Channel(s)                       : 2 channels
Channel positions                : Front: L R
Sampling rate                    : 48.0 KHz
Bit depth                        : 16 bits
Compression mode                 : Lossy
Stream size                      : 171 MiB (5%)
Language                         : English

I don't have a h10p file around, so I can't test that.

About the HDMI out: Yes, HDMI out and OTG both use the USB port. You have to choose one.

Thanks for your feedback!

As for hi10 files the issue may be the compression, not at all the size, so a sample video should be enough for a test..

The single connection may be a problem.. mainly for the battery!

Send me a sample video and I'll try it.

I've found one and sent you the link in pm.

That file does not work.

Samsung Video Player: audio only
MX (HW mode): audio only
MX (SW mode): audio + video, video stutters, watching is not enjoyable

I tested a 720p file too: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...9#post26662169