MantisFlix™
FAQs
ABOUT MANTISFLIX QUALITY
Our Video Library of Southern Praying Mantis
Kungfu dates back to 1950 in China and contains hundreds of hours of
footage. Quality of the programs varies according to the age
and format of the original recording. Many of the older
programs were originally recorded on 8mm or 16mm. As best
possible, we tell you what to expect and also provide you with a
preview. Be sure to view the five MantisFlix previews
online now!
KEY BENEFITS OF
MANTISFLIX™
- Available on DVD Now! Ships from China, Chicago or NYC.
- Browse, preview and buy exclusive
Hakka Mantis Video Downloads (and DVDs) from an
ever-growing selection
- Easy Access 24/7
- Download to Keep
- DVD´s as available
- Preview before you buy - short
previews available
- Access to Related Materials
- Reasonable Prices
- Watch Off-line on your PC anytime - at
your convenience!
- But, Remember! You can only install your
MantisFlix Video eBooks on one computer so think carefully
which?
ABOUT OUR
DOWNLOADS
- Previews and Downloads require Flash
and Quicktime players. You will need to have this Free
software installed on your computer.
- All Video eBooks are self extracting
.EXE files for Windows and require
a Password.
- MAC users need cross
platform software such as Parallels
- Video Screen sizes are
320x240 or 480x360. eBook size is 1024x768.
- Average Broadband Download times one hour per
100 MBs
DOWNLOAD TIMES BASED ON INDIVIDUAL SYSTEMS AND
CONNECTIONS
-
There are many factors that can affect the
download speed, such as the connection type and network
traffic. The following table lists estimated download times
for different sizes of files and typical connection speeds.
Keep in mind that these estimates assume ideal network conditions.
Your actual download time will likely be somewhat
longer.
File
size |
Connection speed |
|
Modem (56 Kbps) |
DSL
(512 Kbps) |
T1
(1.54 Mbps**) |
T3
(44.736 Mbps) |
1
MB |
3
minutes |
<
1 minute |
<
1 minute |
<
1 minute |
50
MB |
2
hours |
14
minutes |
5
minutes |
<
1 minute |
100
MB |
4
hours |
28
minutes |
10
minutes |
<
1 minute |
500
MB |
21
hours |
2.5
hours |
50
minutes |
3
minutes |
1
GB |
43
hours |
5
hours |
1.5
hours |
4
minutes |
5
GB |
9
days |
1
day |
8
hours |
16
minutes |
20
GB |
34
days |
4
days |
29
hours |
1
hour |
50
GB |
3
months |
10
days |
3
days |
3
hours |
* Kilobits per
second ** Megabits per second
FREE DOWNLOAD
MANAGERS
- We recommend that you download files with a download manager rather than with your browser as most download managers allow you to resume your download if the system or your internet connection crashes, and most browsers can’t do that.
- Freeware FlashGet Download
Manager for Microsoft Windows users.
- If you are a Mac user, we recommend Folx Download
Manager.
WHAT ARE MY
OPTIONS?
- Preview all MantisFlix on the Website
- Buy and keep forever any or all Volumes
- DVD by mail (as available)
- You may also sell MantisFlix on your website. Use our home page Contact form.
- Submit Your Video to MantisFlix for Consideration. Again use our home page Contact form.
HOW DO I
PURCHASE MANTISFLIX VIDEO ON DEMAND?
Purchasing is as simple as previewing on
this site, Paypal, downloading, and request your password by
email. You will receive your password within 24 hours
(remember we are in China), but usually within two hours. You
can then watch your video instantly on your computer at your
convenience anytime!
CAN I RETURN A
VIDEO eBOOK PURCHASE?
Usually content is not returnable after
your purchase has been installed on your PC. Of course,
if you have difficulty accessing, watching, or downloading your
video after purchase, we're happy to help!
ONLINE
PREVIEWS
All our MantisFlix Video eBooks have the
same format - only the main "Feature Presentatin" Movie or Event
changes in different Volumes and the About this Volume Page.
Please note Previews usually show only three minutes of the
Feature Presentation.
ADD YOUR VIDEO TO MANTISFLIX
If you are a Producer/Distributor with
Programs you would like to offer for sale on the
ChinaMantis.com Site you are welcome to contact us.
OFFER
MANTISFLIX ON YOUR SITE
And if you would like to offer MantisFlix Video eBooks on your website and receive 40% discounts, you are welcome. Use the home page Contact form to inquire.
HOW LARGE IS A
FILE?
The MantisFlix Video eBooks are from 100 MB
to 500 MB usually. We have tried to keep the file size (and
download times) small. Video screen sizes are 320x240 or
480x360. The eBook centers on your PC at 1024x768.
CAN I VIEW IN
FULL SCREEN
All eBooks are set to 1024x768 and are not
resizeable. For optimal viewing we recommend temporarily
setting your screen resolution to 1024x768. Google "change
screen resolution" and follow the simple directions, if you need
assistance.
SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
- Windows NT4.0 + SP6/2000/XP or above
- 64MB Memory (128MB recommended)
- 512MB hard disc space or above
- Windows-compatible Monitor (1024X768 or
above resolution)
- Windows-compatible mouse and keyboard
- Windows-compatible sound blaster
- Microsoft DirectX 8.1 or above
- Quick Time file supported Quick Time 6.0
or above
- Windows Media Player 9.0 or above
- Internet Explorer 7.0 or above recommended
Broadband -
You'll want a broadband connection to download quickly the
MantisFlix Video Library. Some examples of a broadband
Internet connection include: Cable Modems, DSL, Satellite, T-1 and
Wireless. Our site will work fine with dial-up connections (28k or
56k), however the downloads will take longer to
retrieve.
Computer Power - Intel Pentium III,
AMD Athlon, Apple G4 or better processor. Newer Intel, AMD and
Apple G4 computers are optimized for broadband applications. A
high speed video card with up-to-date video drivers is also
recommended.
You'll need the Free Flash Player and
Apple Quicktime Player. Links are located at the bottom of
our Home Page.
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
Visit a connection speed website such as
www.speedtest.net and run a bandwidth speed
test.
OTHER PROGRAMS
RUNNING ON YOUR COMPUTER
Some very processor-intensive programs or
activities can cause your video playback to "stutter" because your
computer is over-taxed. If your computer is older or you have a lot
of programs running while you're watching a video, try closing those
other programs to improve your video playback.
CONTACTING US
FOR HELP
You may reach me personally usually with
two hours (up to 24 hours - remember we are in China). Please
read this FAQ page carefully first. Use the contact form on our home page.
ENJOY
MANTISFLIX!
We hope your experience using the MantisFlix Video eBooks is easy and you enjoy your purchased programs. Should you encounter any issues, don't hesitate to contact us.
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