This app is really cool. When I first got my iPad, I was so frustrated 1) with iTunes, and 2) because I couldn't play my .avi files. Watching videos whilst on the running machine or just sitting in bed (instead of sitting at my desktop computer for more hours) was one of my main desired uses that I'd seen the iPad as fulfilling - and then I actually got the thing and saw that wouldn't work. I tried a converter app, but there were delay and sync problems. Then I tried Azul and, voila! Not only can I watch my videos without converting them, but I can store them in an in-app library that essentially bypasses iTunes (yeah!). You do open up iTunes when you connect to your computer, but then you can go to an app section in iTunes and just drag 'n drop onto your iPad. The videos show up in the Azul library as nice big thumbnails.
I'm one of those weird people who'd rather encode my movies with the best video/audio codecs and containers properly without having to worry about deviating from what QuickTime will play (and iTunes will allow you to sync). This app bridges the gap, and allows you to upload most any video container and codec combo and play it on your ever-convenient iPad.
Azul Media Player is a little crashy with some of the more exotic formats, but is generally reliable. This review would be 4.5 stars if I could give it, though it is closer to 5 and thus gets rounded up. If nothing else, for the genius way they get around iTunes to sync your own video content.
I absolutely love how I don't have to convert therefore compress the quality of my videos anymore! So wonderful. The service is amazing too! I emailed the creator and he responded with what my issue within 2 hours. Then a couple weeks later, he emails me to let me know that he put out an update that fixes my video issue! I've also never had any issues with my videos freezing or the app not working.
As for constructive feedback, I would like to see a list scroll for my videos and to be able to swipe to the left and be able to delete that way.
In general this app works pretty well and performs as advertised but what it really needs is the ability to import files from the camera connector or camera roll and the ability to convert from one file format to another....especially those that are not compatible with iMovie to formats that are. Most of the Sony camcorders create files in MPG format. What I want to do is to be able to import right from my camcorder to my iPad so I can edit and view while I'm on vacation without having to lug my laptop all over? Regular cameras create in mpg-4 and they work OK for small close up short videos but not for far away or larger shots like filming fireworks or parades or in low light situations. If it could do this! I would easily pay another $10 for it.
This is simply an outstanding app. I had been extremely frustrated with my iPad in several occasions where I couldn't open my email attachments because they were in a format not supported by the iPad. Not only was that a bit embarrassing when you paid and waited in line to get this darn thing having to answer to my friends "Sorry I have to get to my computer before I can watch the video clip you sent me".
Well thanks to Azul I can proudly say, I watched the video clip you sent me on my iPad :)
The is an absolute must for every iPad owner. You will need it sooner or later.
Great App Overall -- I have both Air Video and Azul and both do an excellent job. Air Video was a pain to setup and when the ip address of computer changes I can't connect. Anyways, what I love about Azul is that since the videos are loaded on my iPad I don't have to worry about having an internet connection. This is extremely beneficial when I'm on the plane where streaming a video is not pratical.
3G streaming is also not pratical as watching a couple of movies would put over my 2GB limit (plus it lags).
This app is ideal since I watch videos on my ipad when I am away from home.
I was excited about this media player after reading all the positive review - yes it DOES play AVI and WMV and MOV but it does a TERRIBLE job playing MKV files - it would not play several of my 1080P MKV files and on some 720P MKV files the video was jerky with NO SOUND. Even on WMV files the picture turns into pixelation on random bases every 2-3 minutes. So far AVI files play smoothly. Given the large file size of MKV files, it's still easier to convert into M4V files which is better playable via Apple's built-in video player. So overall I have mixed feeling about this - yes the price is great and AVI playback is very good, less so on WMV, and it's a no go for high-def MKV files. I think this program has potential to be great so I hope the developer can keep working on it.
A great application if you have a bunch of avi's and you just want to watch them without any worries. I like that it works with the iPad mail app to open my attachments which I couldn't do before. Also, it seems to be play the videos smoother than some of the other apps I have tried. It's a great app for $.99. Can't beat it.
If you don't want to use itunes the downloader comes in very handy. It is great if you're travelling (but try to find a wifi spot to download otherwise you will have timeout issues on 3g). I use it all the time to download shows. Does what it say, simple easy to use, worth every penny.
I have been trying to make slowly try and figure out how to do everything that I can do my Mac on my iPad and this app really filled a void. My favorite features is the ability to download by dropbox media files in Azul, especially my wmv files that I was not able to view on my iPad before (just paste the link to the azul browser and it downloads them). Secondly I use my iPad for entertainment -- the movies that I have downloaded so far are of decent quality and enjoyable. The TV shows are more designed for the iPhone so the download size is much smaller but the video seems a little pixaled. I am pleased with the app and I would say it is a definete two thumbs up.
I have download the other players and I have to say they all are pretty much the same and frankly speaking lame. Same old story of syncing with iTunes to watch any movies. This downloading and syncing business just makes it impractical for a normal user like myself. Azul is just different - the fact that I can go a website and download an avi file directly is just amazing.
Downloading the movie does it a bit of time but I can't real get upset since the movie was about 700mb's so I expected it would take a few mins. About 30 mins letter the movie download finished and there it was in the player.
This app is certainly going to be one of my most used apps on my iPad. I am extremely excited that I can finally use my iPad on the plane and download movies while sitting around at the aiport.
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