Watching movies on the Axim 51X 520Mz

msmith · #1 (**permalink**) 05-13-2006, 11:10 PM

I am thinking of buying the X51 and not the X51v. I was curious if you are able still to watch ok quality video movies on the X51. I know it does not have the same screen resolution or 16mb graphic card but can you still watch a movie. And if you can how does it look.
I could buy the X51v but I don't think I will watch movies that much on it except for once in a while if that. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Tell me about you experiences.

Brock

Rheya's Assassin · #2 (**permalink**) 05-13-2006, 11:18 PM

Well if you are only going to use it once and a while I'd say you should be just fine. I haven't tried the programs that were listed in my post first hand however a buddy of mine has and says they all work well and the video quality is very good considering what your watching it on.

Hope this helps.

jerrywaese · #3 (**permalink**) 05-14-2006, 11:59 AM

I find it mostly of value to watch family movies - though I am nervous passing it around the room.
or funny downloaded FUGLY.COM videos.
but sometimes I watch cartoons I recorded to the wmv format in an airport waiting room. Feature Movies? I have copied the Thin Man and some hitchock to it (on the 4gig CF card) but only watched once in bed at night with headphones.

msmith · #4 (**permalink**) 05-14-2006, 12:30 PM

How would you say the quality was when watching the movies. Is it hard to see details, eye straining etc. Thanks for you replies so far.

Brock

ronlam · #5 (**permalink**) 05-14-2006, 09:17 PM

I used to watch movie on my X5 it was fine, now that I have X51V,it is much better.

jerrywaese · #6 (**permalink**) 05-15-2006, 02:40 AM

the brightness is adjustable from the settings
viewability at full screen is excellent.
I guess a long movie coud be a strain, on your hands more than your eyes, but you can pause it, put it down and do your RSI excercises..
the keyboard cradle makes more sense than holding it right through for a feature film.