Envivio Delivers Stunning Live and On Demand HD Video to New Apple iPad

Started by Shane • Apr 6, 2010 • 3 posts

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#1 Apr 6, 2010 at 1:11 am

Envivio Inc. today announced that its 4Caster C4(2) video encoding/transcoding platform now offers comprehensive support for Apple iPad, enabling delivery of live and on demand high definition (HD) TV services over Wi-Fi and 3G networks for Apple's exciting new device. Available for both the 4Caster C4 and 4Caster C4(2), the enhancement further expands the flexibility of the industry's leading Three Screens video delivery platform, which already powers network operator and over the top TV services for the iPhone, including premium Pay TV, sports and movie content for operators in Europe, coverage of the Olympics and NHL hockey in Canada, and telecomm Mobile TV services worldwide.

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#2 Apr 6, 2010 at 2:43 pm

I guess it's a shame that the Apple I-Pad is a 4:3 device.....

#3 Apr 6, 2010 at 8:05 pm

At full resolution (1024x768), yes. But 1024x576 video (16:9) can look quite good on good hardware. I would swear up and down that the 11" Sony OLED was an HD picture, even though it's limited to 960x540.

Bottom line: Let you're eyes be the judge, not the spec sheet.

Full disclosure: I do not own an iPad, nor do I plan on purchasing one.

- Shane