The Immortal

a blog or weblog is like a journal, diary, history, etc... that everyone is allowed to see and it's frequently updated. that's my personal definition!

I found a way but I don't know if it works. In my opinion it will work. 20% chance it not working.

 

Introduction

The following describes one method of converting a Nullsoft video file (NSV) to something more "standard", such as the AVI or MPEG format. The method described is not guaranteed to work, as it is merely the result of my experimentation and a plethora of different sources (i.e. "trial and error"). In any event, I recommend backing up your file(s) before messing around with them.

 

NOTE!

Use the information in this article entirely at own risk! I am not responsible for any damages whatsoever.

Video files may be copyrighted, and should not be converted or ripped without the permission of the copyright holder.

 

Requirements

 

NSV-file to convert

You could use a program like "Streamripper" for WinAmp (please be aware of possible copyright issues)

... or "Streamsave"

WinAmp 5 (Get the latest version, freeware)

NSV Demuxer (to demux the NSV; free download)

The appropriate codecs/decoders

For video, you might need to download and install VP6 (get it free here)

AVI-Mux GUI (freeware)

A video player (I recommend Media Player Classic, a great freeware multimedia player)

A program to re-encode the AVI file

E.g. TMPGenc 2.524

Note: You should unzip/install the above, before converting the NSV file.

 

The Procedure

 

1. Get a NSV (Nullsoft Video format) file. This file will be converted to the AVI or MPEG format.

 

2. Use "NSV Demuxer" to demux the file. Use the following syntax:

 

NSVD.exe -n test.nsv -a video.avi -w audio.ext

 

(If you wish, you may download this batch file (optional), which includes the above syntax. Make sure you name your NSV file "test.nsv", so as to make it correspond to the syntax. Make sure the batch file, NSV file and "NSVD.EXE" are in the same folder, and then double-click the batch file to run it)

 

3. Open AVI-Mux GUI. Drag and drop the video and audio files ("video.avi" and "audio.ext", created by the demuxer), into the AVI-Mux interface. Within AVI-Mux, select the AVI file, and click "generate data source from files". Then click save, and choose a name for your AVI-file. When the program has finished processing, close it.

 

4. Install the appropriate codec if it hasn't already been installed. You will probably need the VP6 codec. Now you can test your AVI using your video player (I recommend using Media Player Classic). The AVI file will still be encoded with the old codec (in this example, VP6). You would probably want to convert the AVI-file to perhaps MPEG or a DivX AVI. If so, proceed to to step 5.

 

5. Use some program to convert the AVI to a more common format, like MPEG2 or DivX

 

You could use TMPGEnc

Apparently VirtualDub cannot convert files encoded with the VP6 codec...

6. Done. Test your video file.

 

Final notes

 

In testing, I have experienced problems with getting the sound embedded correctly. Currently I don't know the "easy" solution to this problem. If you do, please tell me. Perhaps you could record the sound separately and then synchronize it with the video, using some third party program. The "audio.ext" file uses the encoding of the original NSV file (see NSV Demuxer documentation for examples).

 

Source: Hollmen.dk

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The Immortal

I agree with Yacoob about the Dell Inspiron 6000. It's a dream to have that!

 

Here is a review of it:

 

You can see more on the Dell Inspiron 6000's wide screen than on most other 15.4-inch displays thanks to its WUXGA resolution of 1920 by 1200 pixels. In fact, you can work with higher-resolution photographs, more spreadsheet columns, and more tiled documents simultaneously on the Inspiron 6000 than you can on some 17-inch wide screens. (The Inspiron 6000 is also available with a 1280-by-800-pixel WXGA screen or a 1680-by-1050-pixel WSXGA+ screen for $150 less or $50 less, respectively.)

 

This 6000 has a lot more going for it than just its extra-high-resolution screen. We didn't test the 6000's standard six-cell battery; but we did test the nine-cell battery (a $99 option), and it lasted an impressive 5 hours and 7 minutes on one charge, making the 6000 an excellent candidate for the road--if you don't mind its 7.5-pound weight (sans power adapter). An extra-fancy external power gauge helps you keep track of when you'll need to recharge.

 

The Inspiron 6000 is a smoothly designed, handsome laptop with a sloped front and cream-colored trim. Our unit had a multiformat DVD burner, plus FireWire and TV-out ports and four USB 2.0 ports, all placed for easy use. The 6000 accepts user upgrades easily. Like many laptops, it has two memory slots located in a compartment on the bottom of the laptop. But instead of residing in dovetailed slots, the modules lie side by side--an unusual arrangement that makes them more accessible than most. The hard drive is a breeze to remove, too: Just unscrew its bottom panel and tug the drive out through the right side of the case. Though the optical drive doesn't have a lever for popping it out, you can boost it out by its lower edge after removing a security screw on the bottom of the case.

 

The 6000 disappointed us in only a few areas. We missed having an external switch for controlling Wi-Fi scanning (you have to use a software utility instead). And the 6000's memory card reader accepts only Secure Digital cards for exchanging data with PDAs, cameras, and other digital equipment, leaving Memory Sticks, CompactFlash cards, and other media incompatible.

 

Our biggest reservation, however, relates to the Inspiron's keyboard. The layout is typical of a Dell portable--well designed and roomy--except that <Delete> is buried in a cluster of <Fn>-size keys. Two big, easy-to-press mouse buttons complement the touchpad. But the keys on our test unit were so stiff initially that we had to type forcefully. As we continued to type, the keyboard seemed to limber up, and we made fewer mistakes. But we still felt that we had to type more carefully than usual, not a good omen for a long-term relationship with a keyboard. If possible, try out the keyboard before buying.

 

You'll like the 6000's panel of dedicated CD controls and its surprisingly good stereo sound. (Only one other model in our roundup, the Fujitsu LifeBook N6010, offered better audio.) There's no instant-on button for playing discs without using Windows, but you can play CDs while the lid is closed, because the music buttons and speaker outlets remain exposed. Pressing one of the buttons momentarily lights the entire music panel's bright blue LEDs, a helpful feature in dark environments.

 

The 2-GHz Pentium M 760-equipped review unit did well in our speed tests, earning a WorldBench 5 score of 89, about 8 percent above the average for systems equipped with the same processor.

 

An Acrobat manual on the hard drive covers the 6000 thoroughly, right down to coverage of how to install new screen hinges and a new keyboard.

 

Upshot: With its extra-high-resolution screen and terrific built-in speakers, the Inspiron 6000 would be ideal for getting work done or watching movies.

 

Source: PCWorld.com

Now I don't know any other laptop that can compare to this! This is the best!

I would have to say Laptop because of all the following:

A laptop computer (also known as notebook computer) is a small mobile personal computer, usually weighing from 1 to 3 kilograms (2 to 7 pounds). Notebooks smaller than an A4 sheet of paper and weighing around 1 kg are sometimes called sub-notebooks and those weighing around 5 kg a desknote (desktop/notebook).
Source: Google.com

I also like Laptops because they are portable so you can take them to school, work, etc...