Not all formats are supported. It's that simple.
Your iBook has a better video player and understands more formats.
Bob
I have a Lacie Rikiki 2.0 (external hard drive).
I'm just wondering how come some movies I saved there won't play thru my media player, while I don't have any problem with other files.
These movies, which won't play, easily play when saved in ordinary USB sticks or when I play it in my old iBook.
Please enlighten me. Thanks!

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