BonkEnc Portable User Reviews
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"A no-frills, easy downloadable conversion program."
Version: BonkEnc Portable 1.0.18
Pros
It does what you ask of it. It's not cute; not supposed to be. The conversion takes minutes, not the entire day, which is awesome.
Cons
It looks like a DOS throwback.
Summary
I was skeptical at first, that this program wouldn't work. Once I downloaded it to my desktop, clicked on the icon, and it immediately popped open, my reaction was "That's it?", which was kinda refreshing. There was a small learning curve(getting used the program language), but other than that, it worked flawlessly.
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"Works - Needs a little configuring"
Version: BonkEnc Portable 1.0.14
Pros
I can use it with other Portable Apps, and it converts a whole CD to mp3. It kept all the artist/album info, as far as I can tell.
Cons
A plug-in is needed. You can download directly from portableapps.com. I don't know what to compare it to for speed - it took maybe 10 minutes+ to do a CD with 20 songs.
Summary
I had to spend a few minutes on "Configure General Settings." I downloaded BonkEnc portable from portableapps.com, then downloaded the mp3 plug-in (not on CNET). However, when I chose the BONK Audio Encoder as the converter the resulting files were .bonk. To get mp3 files, I used the LAME MP3 encoder from the drop-down menu. That's not an editortial - that's the name of the encoder. I had installed it earlier as part of Audacity, so I'm not sure if it is always part of BonkEnc.
It worked great with a small amount of effort. Read about it before using at portableapps website. -
"Does not do the job it claims to do"
Version: BonkEnc Portable 1.0.14
Pros
Nothing favourable to comment on.
Cons
What it did offer could be done more quickly and effectively with a simple spreadsheet or note taking program.
Summary
Disappointing to have such a low quality program offered or promoted by CNet.
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"Waste of time"
Version: BonkEnc Portable 1.0.14
Pros
Apparently the editor never tried it. This doesn't even convert to mp3 format like he/she said it does.
Cons
Oddly enough it doesn't even do mp3 format. Uses only the free stuff like ogg vorbis, flac, mp4
Summary
Don't waste your time. CNET really is going downhill.
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"Check It Out?"
Version: BonkEnc Portable 1.0.14
Pros
I have not installed. See Cons.
Cons
After download I check the file at Virus Total. Trend Micro virus scanner found 'PAK- Generic 001' .
Maybe Download.com can comment on this in view of the fact that they state that this is spyware and virus free.?Summary
See cons.
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