CNET Editors' review
Combining media broadcast channels and media distribution under one roof, SopCast is a lightweight way to check up on streaming video that comes from sources of a possibly dubious nature.
There are three main components to the program. Live Channels are streaming television channels mostly from China, Japan, and Korea. VoD Channels are videos-on-demand, and MyServer lets you broadcast media from their computers to other SopCast users. We couldn't get the VoD options to work, but the Live Channels pulled in cartoons from China, sports from Europe, and music videos from Brazil. You can add channels to a favorites list, adjust the screen size, and more. However, refresh rates were slow, and video playback often froze.
Users can log in anonymously, or create an account--which is required to distribute your own content. Although SopCast can be fun, stability issues and the limited broadcast channels might keep it from reaching a wider audience.
Publisher's Description
From SopCast:
SopCast is a simple, free way to broadcast video and audio or watch the video and listen to radio on the Internet. Adopting P2P (Peer-to-Peer) technology, it is very efficient and easy to use. Let anyone become a broadcaster without the costs of a powerful server and vast bandwidth. You can build your own TV stations comparable with large commercial sites with minimal resources. Version 2.0.4 includes VoD feature.
What's new in this version: Version 2.0.4 includes VoD feature.
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All versions:
3.6 starsout of 98 votes
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Current version:
3.9 starsout of 36 votes
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My rating:
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"No bugs and works just fine."
Version: SopCast 2.0.4
Pros
Easy to use.
Cons
Not allot of channels though.
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"So far I am very pleased with the results,well done"
Version: SopCast 2.0.4
Pros
Easy to use and fast response
Cons
None, just hope this continues.
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"Use it for P2P sport"
Version: SopCast 2.0.4
Pros
Plenty of options
Cons
Sometimes difficult to log on
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"good clear picture"
Version: SopCast 2.0.4
Pros
excellant product
Cons
takes a long time to load chinese programs
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"confusing !"
Version: SopCast 2.0.4
Pros
*light
Cons
-tried to search some music but i didn`t find what i was looking i could be mixing what this soft was for me with anotha soft but both are unistalled cus they didn`t workedd as expected, iMHO
BE good
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"good"
Version: SopCast 2.0.4
Pros
to watch free
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"Only fair. Ziggy TV is much better"
Version: SopCast 2.0.4
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"Good Program"
Version: SopCast 2.0.4
Pros
GREAT
Cons
*-*
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"disappointed"
Version: SopCast 2.0.4
Pros
When i had my old Packard Bell Sopcast was a good programme. I was happy with the service and seeing my favourite sports and extras (most of the time anyway). The quality wasnt too bad either.
Cons
I have a fairly new Toshiba notebook. Unfortunately Sopcast makes the screen go nuts and nothing works properly resulting in restarting or shutting down. Tis a shame because i like Sopcast, but at this stage its not flavour of the month.
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"great"
Version: SopCast 2.0.4
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