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These days, a great number of people are not only finding the majority of their entertainment online but are also conducting a fair amount of their social lives there as well. In such times, it's great to have a quick and simple tool for downloading, editing, sharing, and transferring media. RealPlayer SP for Windows already had most of that down, but the latest version brings the features full circle.
RealPlayer SP has been around since 1995, which is practically the dawn of the Web. It started as a basic media player, becoming the preferred embedded app for streaming audio and video as sites started to offer that functionality, and eventually morphing into the easy-to-use, fully-functioning beast we have today.
The previous version of RealPlayerSP already offered an easy, one-click solution for downloading unprotected videos for the Web. Another click transcodes those same videos to your portable device without a bit of extra effort on your part when it comes to fiddling with tricky digital format settings. The latest version of the software not only adds even more devices to the ever expanding list of compatible handsets, but also incorporates a very simple-to-use video-trimming tool that allows you to select only certain bits of a video to transfer or share.
Plus, the program has incorporated one-click buttons that let you share with a variety of social sites, such as Facebook and YouTube. In addition, you have the option to strip the audio out of the videos and save those as separate files. And you can do all this for free, as RealPlayer SP requires only a license fee if you want upgraded features, such as H.264 conversion and DVD burning.
Publisher's Description
From RealNetworks:
It's social. It's portable. It's the new RealPlayer SP. And it's perfect for playing and sharing video with your friends and followers on Facebook and Twitter. You'll also be happy to know it works easily with your favorite flavors of Blackberry, iPod, iPhone and game systems. Now you can download and organize your favorite videos from YouTube and thousands of other sites. Then watch them anytime, anywhere you want.
The new video converter makes it easy to copy online video to your iPod, cell phone, Xbox, PS3 or other favorite device. RealPlayer SP is the easiest way to share your favorite videos--with your favorite people--on your Facebook page or Twitter feed. Take your media experience to the next level with RealPlayer Plus. Its advanced video features let you burn DVDs with a single click.
What's new in this version: In version 1.1, you can trim your videos to share what matters most with your friends on Facebook, MySpace, YouTube and Twitter.
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All versions:
3.4 starsout of 2,516 votes
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Current version:
3.6 starsout of 153 votes
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"It seems be very good"
Version: RealPlayer SP 1.1.5
Pros
I like the performance.
Cons
At the moment I have not the time to look at all the possibilities of the Player,
so I can't tell the pro's and contra's of the player.Summary
As I mentioned, I can't tell at the moment.
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"Its ok, not the best, but not the worst."
Version: RealPlayer SP 1.1.5
Pros
It has been helpful and been able to view some videos/movies.
Cons
Not 100% reliable.
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"No hassles at all with Real Player. Very user friendly."
Version: RealPlayer SP 1.1.5
Pros
I like the way it offers to download web videos, e.g. You Tube, and it does it very effectively... with one click.
Cons
File downloads are not compatible with some software, but Real Player offers to covert to some formats.
Summary
A simple, trouble-free bit of software.
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"I hear it good and i hope it can halp me ....."
Version: RealPlayer SP 1.1.5
Pros
Quilty of picture and speed download.
Cons
who tell you that i don't like
Summary
ther is no word from me..
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Version: RealPlayer SP 1.1.5
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"a major improvement over the previous version"
Version: RealPlayer SP 1.1.5
Pros
burns immediately and grabs music details from the net
Cons
nothing to complain about so far
Summary
I like it - it's fast and clean
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"Worth it but one minor issue"
Version: RealPlayer SP 1.1.5
Pros
I love this software - it has actually helped me capture video trailers, music videos, etc. Thank you RealPlayer SP for doing this!
Cons
I installed Windows 7 Upgrade on my laptop ... suddenly, I can't download any videos. I'm wondering if there's a compatibility issue with it?
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"overall a very good program"
Version: RealPlayer SP 1.1.5
Pros
plays all formats, easy to transfer music to devices
Cons
has a very weak 3 band equalizer, WMP has a 10 band eq with their program
Summary
Easier to use than WMP, more stable as well. If they do better than that lame 3 band EQ it will be a fantastic program
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"it is reliable"
Version: RealPlayer SP 1.1.5
Pros
This player has been working for me for a long time. Great!
Cons
no no none
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"It's good! Love"
Version: RealPlayer SP 1.1.5
Pros
I has never let me down. I like using it very much.
Cons
nothing bad
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