zamzar.com, useless

I tryed to use the new site zamzar.com, that allegedly converts media to other media. The idea is great and i think a lot of people will be pleased to hear it.
So…
The procedure is very simple. You upload the file, select what type you want it in, enter your email adress and they will let you know when it’s done.

The first time I tried to convert an avi to a flv. After 2 hours i got an email, went to the link it contained and i got a 0b file. Great. I guess it doesn’t like XviD or vbr audio.

The second test was with an 3.8mb mpeg. After 20 minutes i got a link and downloaded a 4.1mb avi. From a 3.8mb mpeg i got a 4.1mb avi, which is supposed to be smaller and more compressed.
Wait, the fun is not over yet. Upon further checking, i’ve discovered what they used for coding my mpeg. They used MPEG 1 codec. Great!

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2 Comments so far

  1. PigBrother on December 5th, 2006

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  2. Razvan on December 5th, 2006

    Typo, I think: tried, not “tryed”.

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