I was wondering what kind of video media can be viewed on the splitview screen on a 2015 S550? (W222).

For example if I have a Quicktime MOV or an AVI or other format video, and throw it on a USB stick or fast SD card or whatever, can it easily be accessed and viewed?

Could I install a Mac Mini full of movies and HDMI in? or Apple TV and Airplay in?

I read that you can watch "TV" - but is TV even broadcast over the airwaves these days? I seriously don't know for sure.

I certainly hope that it's not just "DVD's" that can be played on Splitview, because I just barely have one DVD burner and I really don't want to have to handle DVD's.

Maybe you use your phone as a wifi hotspot and then stream videos on the vehicles browser or something?

Thanks in advance for any answers to this - for some reason the answers have not jumped out at me regarding what media can really be played.

Anything supported by Command main screen can be used in Splitview just like a separate display

Bare in mind, if you order splitview, you effectively cut the resolution in 1/2...

Yes, I have been reading about this prismatic crystal pixel issue with resolution.

I looked at the snapshot photos of the screens and really didn't see much of a difference, and I am buying a pre-configured vehicle sight unseen with short notice, so I figure I'll just be happy that I was able to get some other key options like, short wheelbase, 4-matic, non black interior, HUD, night vision, and of course "odorama smellovision"

There is a difference, akin to the retinal vs nonretinal iPad/iPhone, but I wouldn't sweat it. I was about to pull the trigger on a 550 but realized it didn't have night vision( which is actually Thermal, but I digress), so I backed out. Sounds like you have picked a beautiful car!

Sola Christos

Yes, I suppose that would be true.

I guess my question would be, "what video file formats can be viewed on the command screen"

For example I threw several movies onto a USB stick, together with a folder of MP3 music files.

I can definitely play MP3's fine, and I was happy to see that the album cover graphics come through on the command screen.

Some of the movies have sound only, and some won't be recognized as playable.

I usually do not care about file formats, because I watch them using a program called VLC and stream to an Apple TV, but was wondering if anyone had the answers about what format is best, so that way I could choose and discriminate my file formats when I download them.

XVID.AC3
X264.AAC
X264.AC3

Any rule of thumb as to what works?

I tried to find info in the printed manual and the digital manual without success.

This picture may help

the visual difference is a non issue IMO.........IMO

I agree - I now wish I had gotten split view.

Here is a side by side comparison I did of the same screen, in the same lighting conditions, of the SPLITVIEW vs. no SPLITVIEW.

Each can make up their own mind.

No SPLITVIEW




SPLITVIEW

Thanks very helpful... Thanks!

A non issue with a screen that small.

Regarding your photos of the nav maps in both split view and non-split view, I just want to confirm you are showing the screen view from the same car with the split view turned on and off (or are these from 2 different cars with and without the option). Thanks for pointing out the difference. It is an interesting observation whether or not it makes a difference to any buyer.

Thought I'd post a cool vid to show those how it works. Sorry, it's a 221

They are two different cars. If a car has SPLITVIEW you can not turn it off. Even if you are not using the passenger function, the driver's side screen still has the reduced resolution.

These pictures are from two S class cars parked side by side, one car had the option and the other car did not. On the car with the SPLITVIEW, the passenger side view was not turned on when the picture was taken. When I did turn on the passenger side function, it did not change the resolution on the driver's side, as that is already reduced.

Even with the reduced resolution are you impressed with the quality of graphics & video?

To add to the above, the images clearly show that with a screen that SMALL it's not going to make much difference. The screen is super small. Take a super small tv in 720p and then one in 1080p super small and it's not going to be noticeable, especially in the driver/passenger seat. The photos posted above were taken a few inches away, and again, hard to tell. Realistically, sitting in the driver/passenger seat, it's moot.

If I hadn't seen both, I may not have even known. Having seen both, I can now tell when I see a screen.

Another problem for me is that you have the two large screens next to each other, so having one with reduced resolution compared to the other, just does not feel right to me.

This is a very cool option so the choice is very personal. I am happy with my decision, but I am very picky about these things.

You are correct about how far the pictures were taken, but it is equally noticeable just looking at the screen sitting back in the seats.

Whether that is acceptable is a matter of opinion and personal choice, but to say it is not noticeable from just sitting back in the seat, is not an accurate statement.