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Why gif backgrounds on T68? |
Flower
Joined: Mar 07, 2002
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From: Gothenburg, Sweden
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Don't know if this is a stupid question... Why has Ericsson used the gif format for the background pics instead of the compressed jpg? Seems a bit stupid but i guess it is done for a reason... |
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arnoldc
Joined: Dec 14, 2001
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because the T68 can only display 256 colors, so JPEG format will be useless. |
moffa
Joined: Jan 21, 2002
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On the T68i you can use both jpg:s and gifs as background images. |
Flower
Joined: Mar 07, 2002
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With risk of sounding really ignorant i still don't get it... jpg files are smaller so it should be possible to get more decent images under 3k, eventhough they are just 256 colours. (on T68m that is)
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laffen
Joined: Aug 07, 2001
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Not quite true. It depends on the image motive. Many images will be quite smaller in GIF format than JPEG files. |
fritz
Joined: Mar 21, 2002
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If you can use jpgs on the T68i, will you be able to use them on the T68 with the firmware upgrade (when it comes out)? |
Flower
Joined: Mar 07, 2002
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Ok, didn't know that. The images i have uploaded have always been smaller in jpg format than gif.
Anyway, thanks for the answer. |
Linkinpark17UK
Joined: Jan 27, 2002
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I don't think you can use the jpg as a background on the T68i but the T68i will accept and store a jpeg. |
nickling
Joined: Feb 28, 2002
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@ Flower : For web-usage and pictures in lowres and not so many colours, GIF will be the best choice. Only in highresolution and lotsa of coulours, jpg is the best. |
Flower
Joined: Mar 07, 2002
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Alright, then I know the reason. Thanx nickling...
T68i can manage jpg files, does anyone know if they can be used as backgrounds?
If so, will that be possible for T68m with the coming sw? Or will larger file sizes than 3k be ok for backgrounds? (I know there are only speculations about the sw update but still...) |
fritz
Joined: Mar 21, 2002
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Has anyone tried animated gifs? |
mixin
Joined: Jan 26, 2002
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Anitmated gifs dont work, itll just use the first frame, as the wallpaper |
fritz
Joined: Mar 21, 2002
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Pity... |
ewap8
Joined: Nov 30, 2001
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@minix:
Animated gif images will work as screensavers in the T68i.....dunno about the size limitations though!
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Posted: 2002-03-21 15:25
