12-08-2014, 10:15 AM
Hi again. So i've opened up the Innotab Max just to make sure it was working and test a few things out (nothing like seeing a child get a new toy on Xmas day only find out it's not working). I'm so glad that i did. The device has to download a firmware update before you can start using it however my wireless at home here in UK was with BT using their HomeHub4. Unfortunately this, like some other modems has built in parental control that meant i couldn't download the update even though the device found the wireless no problem. I phoned Vtech up and they said that i couldn't download the update from anywhere and the only option was for them to send me a microSD with the installation files on that would automatically install when inserted and booted up. So not the best start, especially since they said i needed to post the microSD back to them after i had used it. But to their credit it came very fast and i did as instructed and following the update the Innotab work fine and accesses the wireless also.
First impressions are great. As someone mentioned the screen is a vast improvement that you can see straight away. Looking at the root folder structure it looks different from the 2s and more like android so i haven't tried any of the hack/flashs that i did with the 2s just in case i ruined it as i'm no expert!. So for now it's back to using the cartridges for my daughter until someone better than i can advise a way. Apparently when you first play the cartridges the device again needs to download an updated file so that the cartridge can be played on the Innotab Max so this would suggest to me that it's possible. Another good point is that the MP3 music files obviously work no problems and it's just a case of copying the files into the 'MUSIC' folder. The player also now has the ability to sort/group by albums (with artwork) which was always a frustration with the 2s for my girl.
HOWEVER!!!!! So far i cannot get the device to recognise ANY of the video files both when copying to the internal AND SD folders. The manual states:
Format: H.264 main profile video and AAC audio in an MP4 file.
Resolution: 1024x578 if source is 16:9. Other resolutions are supported but are not optimal for the device.
Video bitrate: 2000kbps. Other bitrates are supported but are not optimal for the device.
Audio bitrate: 128kbps constant bitrate. Other bitrates are supported but are not optimal for the device.
Maximum file size: 4GB (over 4 hours of play time using the recommended settings).
Does anyone know of any freeware that can do all of the above? I had been using AVS Video Converter 8 for the movies she liked to watch on her 2s. However the closest i could get to the above was 'H.264/AVC' video and 'MPEG-2/4' audio and as i say i just cannot get the device to recognise the video files (MP4 with the above rates and resolutions). Can anyone suggest if this is the reason for the device not recognising the files? What is AAC audio anyway? Thanks
First impressions are great. As someone mentioned the screen is a vast improvement that you can see straight away. Looking at the root folder structure it looks different from the 2s and more like android so i haven't tried any of the hack/flashs that i did with the 2s just in case i ruined it as i'm no expert!. So for now it's back to using the cartridges for my daughter until someone better than i can advise a way. Apparently when you first play the cartridges the device again needs to download an updated file so that the cartridge can be played on the Innotab Max so this would suggest to me that it's possible. Another good point is that the MP3 music files obviously work no problems and it's just a case of copying the files into the 'MUSIC' folder. The player also now has the ability to sort/group by albums (with artwork) which was always a frustration with the 2s for my girl.
HOWEVER!!!!! So far i cannot get the device to recognise ANY of the video files both when copying to the internal AND SD folders. The manual states:
Format: H.264 main profile video and AAC audio in an MP4 file.
Resolution: 1024x578 if source is 16:9. Other resolutions are supported but are not optimal for the device.
Video bitrate: 2000kbps. Other bitrates are supported but are not optimal for the device.
Audio bitrate: 128kbps constant bitrate. Other bitrates are supported but are not optimal for the device.
Maximum file size: 4GB (over 4 hours of play time using the recommended settings).
Does anyone know of any freeware that can do all of the above? I had been using AVS Video Converter 8 for the movies she liked to watch on her 2s. However the closest i could get to the above was 'H.264/AVC' video and 'MPEG-2/4' audio and as i say i just cannot get the device to recognise the video files (MP4 with the above rates and resolutions). Can anyone suggest if this is the reason for the device not recognising the files? What is AAC audio anyway? Thanks