Media Player Classic User Reviews
Spectacular
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"A lightweight, simple player with intuitive controls."
Version: Media Player Classic 6.4.9.1
Pros
Functions smoothly and reliably on my system.
Cons
Missing codecs are a pain to go searching after. AVI is a very common file type that should play on the first installation.
Summary
CNET's method of 'forced installation' instead of a simple download meant that I couldn't transport the codecs on my flashdrive to a computer at work -behind the company firewall, which for some reason has CNET blocked- which needed them. MPC runs well on my home system, but even when I finally managed to get the codec pack to the version at work, it kept crashing the system and causing spontaneous reboot, so completely unusable there. This is more a problem with CNET and would be true of all downloads which are programmed to install rather than save.
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"overall good media player"
Version: Media Player Classic 6.4.9.1
Pros
simple, classic look and feel. free. played my avi files well
Cons
was trying to find something to play a hi-def file i have and not be choppy. This couldn't do it. think it has more to do with my setup than the player though.
Summary
i usually use vlc, but left this on my computer.
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"best for now"
Version: Media Player Classic 6.4.9.1
Pros
can use all of the type file
Cons
when using dvd
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"After installing extra codecs, it plays ALL videos."
Version: Media Player Classic 6.4.9.1
Pros
Very reliable & efficient. I especially like the layout and access to functions.
Cons
Extra codecs needed for a complete experience [AC3Filter, and ffdshow]. Now I can play (AND hear) all movies, including .mkv's.
Summary
I'm hooked, even though VLC Player appears to have even MORE options - audio and video-wise...I still use MPC.
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"This player does a decent job but has freezing issues."
Version: Media Player Classic 6.4.9.1
Pros
Plays videos fairly clear.
Cons
Always freezes when switching between audio streams.
Summary
An ok product but not stable when playing files with multiple audio streams.
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"A little Gem. Lots of excellent features."
Version: Media Player Classic 6.4.9.1
Pros
Does more than most, and equivalent to the best. Not all players do everything, but this does a lot. Love the subtitles download/save etc option as 90% work first time. Once you install a good codecs pack, it plays over 99% of all other formats.
Cons
An annoying audio limiting default on installation, but easily "undefaulted" in the audio settings. Play around with it till you get your desired volume and quality.
Summary
GOM, VLC, MPC - It's really a personal issue and choice. Once a decent codec pack is installed (K-Lite for eg), even WMP can play just about everything such as QT, FLV, MOV. I switch between VLC and MPC as, combined, they do everything I need.
As mentioned before, the simple Subtitles downloads and gadgets in MPC make this my favourite for those foreign and other movies that have poor audio or drawl such as in the "The Last Airbender" "Dune" etc. AND, they only takes seconds to find and download for free.
The whole deal as a complete media centre is benefited by a good codecs pack add-on, of your choice, and your ability to use the many simple tweaks in this media player.
You really can't go wrong with MPC. Just use a bit of common sense and you're on a winner. -
"Controls don't seem to work all of the time."
Version: Media Player Classic 6.4.9.1
Pros
Picture quality seems OK.
Cons
Sound was low even at full volume. The controls worked occasionally but were often greyed out with no obvious reason why. They would periodically activate & deactivate during playback.
Summary
Gave up trying to figure out how this worked (and why it sometimes didn't). Hit fast forward at one point, then the controls greyed out again so I couldn't stop it ! Doesn't seem as if others have had this problem so I am loathe to say this is rubbish but on my experience I can't recommend it.
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"Still an efficient utility."
Version: Media Player Classic 6.4.9.1
Pros
Ease of use.
Cons
Will not create thumbnails with Windows 7.
Summary
Downgrade from previous version.
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"classic player codecs are great !"
Version: Media Player Classic 6.4.9.1
Pros
new codecs is included so you can play various type of extension on this player
Cons
audio quality or perhaps should be added on this can you blu ray codecs?
Summary
still a very good player and free
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"lightweighter"
Version: Media Player Classic 6.4.9.1
Pros
lightweight player
Cons
repeat is only available from options...would be more convenient with a button on the interface
no support for last.fm scrobblerSummary
would like to see support for scrobbling music to last.fm...
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