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Originally Posted by Russic
If you have a huge library of video files that aren't in an Apple-friendly format it might be worth it. I have other apple devices that I like to drop movies and shows onto from time to time, so I like everything to play nice, so I convert everything. If that sounds like a pain, jailbreak away!
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If you already have an iPhone or iPad and AppleTV you might want to consider downloading the Air Playit app for either as it works nicely with when pairing Apple TV with your computer via an iPad or iPhone. Plays any format as well. No more conversions! You will also need to download the Air Playit software on your computer as well and set which folders you want the app to access. The app/software is free so it's awesome for streaming files to watch on your AppleTV or iPhone/iPad. I don't quite know how to set it up to access the Air Playit server when not connected to your home WiFi or on the go ... but apparently you can do that as well. I only use it currently when everything is connected to my home WiFi. Air Playit links if interested:
http://www.airplayit.com/
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/air-p...449212860?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/air-p...452535501?mt=8
For taking non Apple friendly files(such as AVI) on the go with my iPhone or iPad I use an app called Azul Media Player. I believe it's $1.99 and if you buy it for either your iPad or iPhone you can download it for the other for free. It's super easy to sync. When syncing your iPhone or iPad in iTunes just upload whatever video file to you want to Azul under the App section under Devices in iTunes. It is a $1.99 but sure hell beats converting any file you may download that isn't an mp4 file! Links if interested:
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/azul-...406845187?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/azul-...404452499?mt=8