Pros
obviously no pros this is MALWARE
Cons
Everyone seems to be mentioning the fact that this thing won't convert more than 3 minutes worth of audio but only one other reviewer seems to have mentioned the fact that THIS IS MALWARE.
I tried to download this thing and it installed about 5 different programs on my computer including CouponCompanion, IMinent, InfoAtoms (and more). I tried to open chrome and it had changed all my settings, made it so bing! was my default search, made my home page some obnoxious advertising site etc. Same for IE9 and Firefox. I have no idea what else it did but am now in the process of finding out.
Very frustrated with CNET. Also very annoyed that in order to create this account to post this, I was forced to sign up for the newsletter.
Summary
Absolutely absurd that CNET has malware available for download on its site.
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Pros
Did exactly what I needed, and didn't do anything unexpected or non-obvious that I didn't need or want.
Cons
No hidden agenda like switching out to some bogus search engine in such a devious way there was no getting around it.
Summary
Free programs don't always work as expected - this one does just what is wanted, just the way I hoped.
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Pros
NOTHING at all
Cons
EVERYTHING Scks
Summary
Just move along and find something else. This is a waste.
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Pros
Easy to use in simple conversion
Cons
Many settings if doing something more complex
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Pros
It technically converts...
Cons
As the above comment said, only converts 3 minutes.
Summary
DO NOT DOWNLOAD
Updated on Jul 16, 2011
Share some of whatever you are smoking.
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Pros
None whatever
Cons
A piece of crapware that has all the hallmarks of being malicious; avoid it like the plague.
Summary
It's all been said in other reviews (apart from the mystery 5* one; how did that happen?).
However, with such a dire piece of software, how come it gets a 4* 'Editor's Review' from Cnet? Makes me think I've been ridiculously naive in the past, and trusted a site that's actually pretty worthless. I'll be much more cautious in future about downloading stuff from Cnet.
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Pros
None whatsoever
Cons
Despite clearly stating it in the title, this program does not convert M4A to AMR. Moreso, as others have said, it's not free at all, and when it does work, it does a **** job (low quality).
Summary
This developer wasted his time and the time of everyone downloading it.
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Pros
None. A waste of time.
Cons
Cuts off conversion at 2:59. No mention of this in UI. Wasted my time.
Must pay for longer conversion. iTunes does this conversion for free.
Summary
This is NOT freeware. You must pay to convert anything more than 3 minutes. Use iTunes. It converts m4a to mp3 for free.
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Reply by LynzeM on June 16, 2011
Can you please tell me how to convert files on iTunes. I have been searching the web for answers and the only thing I can find are these free downloads and they are all the same. The free version is for the first 3mins only. I would rather not pay for the conversion, because I've already paid for the music and I think I should be able to use it as I want now that I own it. Any info would be appreciated :)
Pros
works ok, up to 3 minutes
Cons
only converts 3 minutes unless u upgrade, and it doesnt tell you that.
Summary
don't waste your time
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