Video playback ability, max up to 1920x1080p playback, RM, RMVB, AVI, MKV, VCD, DVD, MOVE etc.

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GM2000 is also to be good media player compatible with multiple video formats, include RM, RMVB, AVI, MKV, VCD, DVD, MOVE etc.

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That said, there are other apps that can handle some AVI and MKV files -- we use MX Player most of the time, and it's almost fully compatible with the Dynamic Display switch.

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The system will play WMV and MK4 files, but the system has no idea what to do with MKV files by default, and even an old AVI file we tried to play failed miserably.

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PowerDirector gives Windows filmmakers the ability to import multiple types of video (including mpeg 2, h.264, and mkv files) and trim thos clips using taps, pinches and swipes, like its counterpart for iOS. It also outputs finished work in up to 1080p resolution.

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