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CNET Editors' review
P2P Rocket is a mediocre file-sharing program that lets users access the Gnutella and eDonkey networks. Although it works, it doesn't offer any compelling reasons to choose it over other popular file-sharing programs, and it has performance issues too.
P2P Rocket's interface is fairly intuitive, sharing the conventions of most P2P interfaces. It offers both basic and advanced search options, allowing users to fine-tune their search results. For the most part, the program worked as well any other Gnutella client. We did find that after the program had been open for a while, its interface stopped loading completely when we switched between it and other windows. For example, when we switched from Firefox to P2P Rocket, we could still see open tabs in Firefox where, presumably, some aspect of P2P Rocket's interface was supposed to be displayed. We're pretty sure this isn't some sort of built-in transparency feature, since it went away when we restarted P2P Rocket. It's also puzzling that, although the program claims it has a "power mode," which it further warns is for more advanced users, it doesn't have a Help file to explain it or any other feature. Overall, we weren't impressed with P2P Rocket, and we think there are many better P2P options available.
P2P Rocket is free. It installs desktop icons without asking and leaves a folder behind upon removal. We recommend this program with reservations; it works, just not very well.
Publisher's Description
From Mp3Torpedo:
P2P Rocket is a highly reliable file-sharing program, a truly technological triumph that you can employ to download anything you want from movies and music to games, applications and documents. The installation is as quick and easy as it should be. All you have to do after connecting is type what you're looking for in search, and then double click to download it (and, eventually, set what you're sharing in the library field). This program supports Gnutella and eDonkey networks. P2P Rocket helps you locate some files that you can't find with other clients.
P2P rocket comes with a permissive user interface, so that you can choose what best suits your needs. You can change these options at any time. P2P Rocket offers: Normal mode simple, easy to use menus and buttons. Power mode provides a bunch of extra commands, windows, for advanced users (it may be a little too complex for begginers). The P2P Rocket Settings Manager is quite flexible allowing users to completely customize their P2P Rocket behaviour. The settings in General section concern the user experience. The program also includes a P2P Rocket Remote Access feature which makes it possible for you to leave P2P Rocket running on your computer and control it remotely using a web browser. Main features: Very fast downloads from multiple sources simultaneously; Automatic resume feature enables the completion of all set off downloads; Advanced Search - all types of media files; Highly intuitive and easy -to-use interface; Access and view your friends shared files; Chat with friends as downloading; Bandwidth controls; Configurable Content Filter; Media Player with playlists and full-screen preview mode; Download scheduler.What's new in this version: Version 2.9 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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"This is a strong file-sharing app"
Version: P2P Rocket 2.8
Pros
Fast, Faster, The fastest.
Cons
No cons for me.
Summary
If you are into P2P this is the application to use.
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"Way better than Limewire"
Version: P2P Rocket 2.8
Pros
Clean app and clean searches.
Cons
Too satisfied to to mention any.
Summary
I get so many online viruses with other clients. P2P Rocket was a breath of fresh air. No more issues.
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"no annoying ads like withe other programs"
Version: P2P Rocket 2.8
Pros
Library organizer, media player.
Cons
No cons, no cons.
Summary
so glad to switch over
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"What can I say? It's great!!!"
Version: P2P Rocket 2.8
Pros
Easy to install and to work with!
Cons
I'm a beginner, so I wish they got more help support.
Summary
Like it a lot!!
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"Awesome program"
Version: P2P Rocket 2.8
Pros
Reliable and fast downloads
Cons
No cons for this.
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"Has a large range of files, lots of hard to find files!"
Version: P2P Rocket 2.8
Pros
Low on my system resources/Very tidy/Fast
Cons
Nothing noticed.
Summary
It's very fast, no connection problems,
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"awesome"
Version: P2P Rocket 2.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
i decided to give this a try and it hasn`t dissapointed me.great job, thanks -
"WARNING WILL CRASH SYSTEM!!!"
Version: P2P Rocket 1.6
Pros
Ummm I'm thinking Ummmmmmm not a thing sounds good but crashed my system running vista.
Cons
Took awhile to download then had to jump through hoops to set up. Once set up my system crashed. Uninstalls easy enough though but did find left over footprints scattered.
Summary
Be very careful may crash system lock up freeze or some other undeisrable side effects. if lagging accurs uninstall and dont bother with it again!
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"did not perform as expected"
Version: P2P Rocket 1.4
Pros
nothing at all
Cons
could not get any search results
Summary
see above
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"Awesome I saw my step son using it,"
Version: P2P Rocket 1.3.8
Pros
Easy Downloads, Got the music I am always looking for
Cons
There isn't anything that I don't like as of yet
Summary
II am a new member I don't know yet
