Problems with a Macbook Pro

[me2621a]

Hi Guys,
so i have been enjoying boxee and i just got a hold of some new 1080p mkv files. (been using 720p before) anyway i have a macbook pro with an intel core duo 2.16 (not core 2 just core duo) 2gb or ram and a x1600 with 256 mb or vram. Is it normal for the 1080p files to stutter and basically be unwatchable?

[vulkan]

well - it really depends on the bitrate of the movie.
it makes a lot of sense that high bitrate 1080p movies would stutter on that machine.

[me2621a]

ok thank you, can a new core 2 duo mac mini handle 1080p MKV files, the bitrate peaks at about 30 mbs but averages about 18

[vulkan]

well- i've heard people say that it works for them. but from my personal experience - there are still glitches for such a high bitrate.
i can say though that there is constant improvement on ffmpeg's h264 decoder (we are keeping track).

[tsella]

i'm able to do 1920x1080 resolution avc1 at 17mbit (average) on an intel x3100 macbook. it stutters when reaching 18mbit (average). this is over a very stable 802.11g wifi network.

you can use vlc or press "i" while playing in boxee to determine bitrate.