iPod Nano running video

[kainjow]

Originally Posted by Lt Major Burns

? that's a video showing the nano playing video. ie, the thing has the possibilty to do it now, and it's not even designed to. what if was designed to?

The 1G/2Gs can play back b&w vidoes using iPodLinux, but Apple's not going to upgrade the firmware to support this

[Convert]

I understand that, Kainjow, but why would you want the movie running if you cannot view it? I haven't tried this when using a TV output though, it'd be nice to still be able to use the iPod, navigation-wise while watching a movie on the TV.

[nixgeek]

You know, I had wondered about the B&W screen iPods like my iPod mini regarding iPod Linux and viewing video. I may try it out one day, but right now I'm just enjoying my podcasts and music just as it is.

[kainjow]

Originally Posted by Convert

I understand that, Kainjow, but why would you want the movie running if you cannot view it? I haven't tried this when using a TV output though, it'd be nice to still be able to use the iPod, navigation-wise while watching a movie on the TV.

Well, if you want to navigate to somewhere else using your iPod while watching a video using video out, you can't.