In previous versions the EyeTV was one of the best performers, second only to VLC.

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Other consumers may want to run apps like World of Warcraft, iTunes, Microsoft Outlook, Picasa, VLC PLayer or Quicken.

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We had no problem viewing the files in VLC, but editing the files will be more hassle-free on a PC.

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Just like my Mac Mini the best player is VLC, it has no trouble playing any file I throw at it with almost no droped frames.

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The nice thing about VLC is that it is so versatile, it can play almost any file with any type of audio including TS files captured via 1394 or EyeTV.

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Especially with the PS3 shipping with Linux compatibility, the Wii boasting VLC, and the 360 being such a chore to hack and keep hacked, there's really not much of a point.

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At least, until someone ports VLC over to ARM.

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We've heard unverified chatter that VLC's port to Windows 8 and RT should be upon us within the next three months and, on this evidence, the platform is screaming out for a reliable video player.

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