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Motocast? Motocast is an updated Zumocast.

rushmore

Extreme Android User
Seems obvious I guess, but just made the connection today.



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Droid 3 getting Motocast? Apparently same chip as the Razr, which the CEO says is a "1.2 processor", which seems to be an overclockin' fib if really a 4430. Moto would be hoodwinking folks if same chip, but will D3ers get Motocast too? Added: Bionic also.
 
Droid 3 getting Motocast? Apparently same chip as the Razr, which the CEO says is a "1.2 processor", which seems to be an overclockin' fib if really a 4430. Moto would be hoodwinking folks if same chip, but will D3ers get Motocast too? Added: Bionic also.

The Razr has the 4460, apparently. See MOTODEV > Products > DROID RAZR by Motorola, XT912

However, I'm not sure that the processor would matter. Time will tell, I suppose. This site has a link ("view compatible devices") that suggests that it will be for more than the Razr.
 
Of course, the 4460 is wrong for the Razr, but apparently Zumocast and Motocast are the same thing, so we already have it.

Update: Using 1.4.3 version of software.

I was wondering about Motocast and if would be available for the D3, but apparently Zumocast is Motocast, with some tweaks and a name change.

Assuming the apps stays the same file management design, a few things:

1. The app can be a BIG resource hog, but depends on what video files you are trying to playback (duh) and the speed of the connection. Decoding a hidef file can be brutal to the cpu load (95% to 100% on Intel Quad core). Note: Even some low def files can cause a heavy load, but not pegged which ones are common yet.

2. If you have a lot of video files, best to keep no more than about 15 to 20 per folder, since the thumbnail creation is also a resource hog and takes time. I need to test pictures and see what that does, since have a LOT of pictures!

3. CPU load depends on the content and the speed. Case in point, trying to stream a hidef video over 3G will push the CPU load to ludicrous speed. DVD level over 3G is about a 75% load (sometimes more, sometimes less), but wifi is a lot less. The app also buffers, so this helps the cpu load too (3G tends to stay high since probably hand to mouth with the content).

4. I am guessing the wifi is only local, but have not tested out yet, beyond my house (used 3G so far when away, but not wifi).

Performance & quality via 3G is surprisingly good (equal or better than Netflix), but performance via wifi is AMAZING. 4G should be as amazing as wifi.

Warning: This and Netlix will KILL a 2gb data cap quickly.

For wifi, unlimited data users or folks with big pocket$: Great app! :)
 
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