[Mp4-tech] Which Codec implementation is better [ software based or Hardware Based ]

[Prashant Desai]

Hello All 
  i am new to this digital content would , i would like to know and understand the Pros/Cons of different methods of implementation of the MPEG -4 , MPEG-2 decoder is better compared to the other .
  Based on my current understanding there are two ways by which the MPEG-4 /MPEG-2 decoder's  can be implemented the first method is using a combo of DSP processor and software implementation of MPEG-4/2 decoder whereas the other is to implement the full hardware based MPEG-4/2 decoder ,   i think it's always better to have 100% hardware based 
decoder from performance point of view , i dont know what are the advantages of using a software based MPEG-4/2 decoder on the top of DSP processor ..........
i would be really grateful if  you guys can provide your opinions and imputs in this regard 
warm regards,
Prashant Desai
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