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    benefits of using MediaDirect on e1505??

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by syxbit, Apr 10, 2006.

  1. syxbit

    syxbit Notebook Evangelist

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    it doesn't load up THAT much quicker.
    so, what are the benefits,
    the only thing i can think of is that it might use less battery life (but i just got it, so i don't know)
    does anyone know if this is the case?
     
    syxbit, Apr 10, 2006
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    Power saving is probably biggest benificiary in MediaDirect, in that you don't turn on every component to listen to music.
     
    unclocked, Apr 10, 2006
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    It's the only thing I've found to play DVD without stutter so far. Everything I've tried in Windows stutters... This laptop should be MUCH better than that!
     
    05Edge, Apr 10, 2006
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    I guess the simplicity of MD makes it attractive. I like the very plain interface to do very simple tasks. Also, without any special software, the MD picture slideshow is pretty nice. Of course you can do everything in MD within Windows. For most part, it's just preference.

    Neb
     
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    Now that I have my computer, I'm a little disappointed about Media Direct. I wanted something that is almost instant on, and it isn't. Furthermore, the picture looks more pixelated than it does using media player or power DVD. I suppose I'll still use it if it uses less juice though. Well have to test it to see if it really does.
     
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  6. syxbit

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    anyone know how much longer it wil last in MD?
    i too can't understand why it take so long to boot up MD
    a bit annoying, as it's almost as long as windows
     
    syxbit, Apr 11, 2006
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    Can MD displays pictures from different sources like a digital camera ?
     
    Faire, Apr 11, 2006
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    I read from someone that they gained 30-45minutes on a 6watt power supply while playing a dvd. It might not seem like much but that's probably like 15-25% more.

    Neb
     
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  9. syxbit

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    that's not bad i guess
    i have a 9cell, so i should get 45-60 mins
    not bad!
     
    syxbit, Apr 11, 2006
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    That's funny, even though I've now got smooth playback inside Windows, I think the DVD looks better in MediaDirect... maybe I'm crazy...LoL Will have to test more DVDs
     
    05Edge, Apr 11, 2006
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    It saves power that is its biggest benefit
     
    gridtalker, Apr 11, 2006
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    Can anyone tell me if mediadirect works with bluetooth devices? mine doesn't work which really sucks. :mad: I have a bluetooth mouse and a pair of headphones.
     
    niceshipping, Apr 12, 2006
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    I don't think it would since it would require a bluetooth driver to run and connect to your devices. I've never heard of anyone developing a boot-level bluetooth driver. Sorry :(

    -Tom
     
    thamlyn, Apr 12, 2006
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