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The name might not be the most creative, but the Internet Download Manager does exactly what it promises: helps you download and organize files. The best part is that you can schedule downloads and use filters to get the specific files you want.
The compact interface is packed with options, but the main features are easily accessed from a toolbar at the top. We would have liked to see a bit more user guidance up front, but a tutorial does cover the basics, and there is a more detailed Help file if you get stuck. You can also go the easier route with the program's integrated Web browser options, which work with nearly all of the most popular browsers, including Internet Explorer and Firefox. Each time the program recognizes a video in FLV format on a site like YouTube, you'll see a button, and it's one click and you're off and running. From the main interface, all you have to do is add the URL for a video to get started. A new window shows you the status and allows you to pause the recording and set up a few options for what to do with the file once the download completes. As advertised, the speed was good and we didn't have any issues with test files we downloaded, which included MP3s, FLVs, and MPEGs. Our favorite feature was the scheduler, which was easy to set up and lets you choose where and when the program will download files. We especially liked the fact that if you lose your Internet connection, the program will resume downloading your selected or scheduled files once everything's up and running again.
The download and installation of IDM was easy and fast, and it uninstalled cleanly. If you're looking for a program that you can basically set and forget to video downloads, this is a good option.
Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of Internet Download Manager 6.12 build 15.
Internet Download Manager - Speed up your downloads - Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From Tonec:
Internet Download Manager is a tool for increasing download speeds by up to 5 times, and for resuming, scheduling, and organizing downloads. The program will resume unfinished downloads due to network problems, or unexpected power outages. The program features a full-fledged site grabber that downloads files that are specified with filters, for example, all pictures from a Web site, different parts of Web sites, or complete Web sites for offline browsing. The program supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP and MMS protocols, and has an adaptive download accelerator for MP3 audio, FLV and MPEG video files. The program also features Download Video and Audio Panels for Internet Exporer, Chrome, Opera, Safari, Firefox and other Mozilla based browsers that appears on top of a web-player and can be used to download flash videos from sites like YouTube, MySpaceTV, Google Videos.
What's new in this version: Version 6.07 build 9 added support for Firefox 7 and fixed bugs.
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Version: Internet Download Manager 6.07 build 9
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"great program"
Version: Internet Download Manager 6.07 build 9
Pros
easy to use and gets the job done fast.
Cons
this is the only downloader i use.
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awesome
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"one of the best"
Version: Internet Download Manager 6.07 build 9
Pros
fast and reliable.easy to use and does not use much ram on my computer
Cons
could not download some files at times
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But i have used it for my site to download it http://rnregisterednurse.org/ and works fine
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"The Only True Download Accelerator"
Version: Internet Download Manager 6.07 build 9
Pros
High-speed transfer rates
Integration with all major browsers
Download any content(flash/audio/video/images) on your browser
Restarts broken or interrupted downloads
Full-fledged site grabber
Advanced SchedulerCons
Shareware product :-( but still worth it!
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This is the first time ever that am writing a review for CNET and especially for a shareware application. Because this is one shareware product that truely did what it claims.
Whether you're using a slow or broadband internet connection this download accelerator is truely a must for the above said Pro's. My download speed rose to 26KB/s from 16KB/s using IDM, which means a lot to me.
I have tried many freeware applications in its class FDM, Orbit, GetGo, FlashGet, UGet, DownThemAll, GigaGet and others like DAP, Internet Download Accelerator, Star Downloader, Meta Products Download Express, Leechget but nothing matched the download speeds and versatility of this great software. The best offered by them was 20KB/s -
"SLOW IN COMPARISON TO THE BEST OF TODAY"
Version: Internet Download Manager 6.07 build 9
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I liked the looks and the way it shows all the workings!
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Antique software and inefficient approach to downloading.
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Slow! Review is not reflective of the the top 5 downloaders. IDM was good in it's heyday but not anymore.
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