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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.
What's new in this version: Version 3.4.8 fixed a bug that will crash client when playing H.264 channels.
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All versions:
3.6 starsout of 99 votes
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Current version:
4.0 starsout of 3 votes
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"a good software,another one is good too"
Version: SopCast 3.4.8
Pros
it is a good software.
Cons
UI is not featured.
Summary
another one is good too, which name is steelsoft tv.
Apple-style UI, picture in picture, video preview features.
it is be in the site too. -
"getting better"
Version: SopCast 3.4.8
Pros
seems to load quicker
Cons
not sure which to use windows media or vlc
Summary
not clear which works best
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"Get some really good Live Games."
Version: SopCast 3.4.8
Pros
When you find a Good Channel, stream is excellent.
Cons
Nothing.It's Free
Summary
Really Pleased to have this.
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