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IPAD and video files
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Video playback support will more than likely be the exact same video formats as the iPod touch/iPhone.
Why would you expect anything different?
There is an app called AirVideo that does. I use it on my iPhone and I'm pretty sure it will be one of the 99% of files that work on the iPad.
The kicker is one has to have some sort of server to be able to house the files. AirVideo then streams and converts in real time just about ANY video file. It works great! My iMac at home is always on and it acts as the "server".
If you jailbreak, you can experiment with things like mplayer:
http://modmyi.com/forums/native-iphone-ipod-touch-app-launches/385691-mplayer-now-cydia.html
But without jailbreak you will almost certainly have to convert your files.
http://modmyi.com/forums/native-iphone-ipod-touch-app-launches/385691-mplayer-now-cydia.html
But without jailbreak you will almost certainly have to convert your files.
Whatever the iPad won't play natively Handbrake, etc. will convert to an acceptable format. It's not any different from playing video on a Touch or iPhone.
I just bought the app after seeing this post. This works great! Makes life easier from having to convert everything to go on the iPhone. The only draw back is having to use wifi. Very cool nonetheless.
I don't regard TV shows or sporting events the same way as movies and music. It's no different than when someone gave you a video tape of the game you missed. When/If the BBC or Sky Sports want to offer me a subscription in the USA then I will go that route. Until then I will continue to download sporting events.