Sothink Web Video Downloader

CNET Editors' review

Sothink Web Video Downloader provides a interesting twist on the crowded video downloader field. With simple operation, excellent results, and a surprising functionality, we were quite impressed.

The program's interface gets off to an excellent start with a tutorial video that lays out all the commands and functions perfectly. We never felt confused and were able to operate everything like a veteran. Not only could we input URLs featuring videos, much like every other video-downloading software we'd ever tested, but also a small pop-up would appear, asking if we wanted to save what we were watching at the time. This surprising little addition made the process much simpler. The download happens in a fraction of the video's actual running time and results in a clear copy of the Web content. Sothink also offered several special features aimed at customizing downloads, but the default settings seem perfect for newcomers. By providing an unexpected twist on the ho-hum world of video downloading, this program stands out from the pack.

Sothink Web Video Downloader has a 30-day trial. This program's ability to recognize online videos and capture them with minimal effort from the user makes it an exciting way to download, and we highly recommend it.

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    3.3 stars

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    • 5 star: 4
    • 4 star: 2
    • 3 star: 1
    • 2 star: 1
    • 1 star: 3
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  • 4.0 stars

    "A fine,simple tool with very few drawbacks"

    January 5, 2012  |   By nsaintj

    Version: Sothink Web Video Downloader 2.0

    Pros

    Sothink media seems to be on the high road when it comes to video downloads and video conversions. What once used to be the playing field for RealPlayer alone, now has Sothink media to contend with. Where I once used RealPlayer exclusively, now I use Sothink media. In conjunction with their video converter and their DVD maker, Sothink is a winning package.

    Cons

    As stated by other users, a site with a lot of flash video will definitely drive you crazy. Video capture boxes just keep on stacking up while you're clicking on them to get rid of them. Also, the URL does not match the video that you downloading. If something goes wrong with the download however, you can always find the correct URL by searching through your history folder. All in all, this is a great program as long as you stay away from websites that might be displaying a lot of flash video.One last thing... the downloader that I have also has a built-in converter. Sometimes, the files will be converted to FLV files which cannot be converted to any other file and cannot be used on their DVD maker. Even with their new standalone converter, it cannot undo its own conversion so you end up with a file that can't be burned to DVD. Sothink should look into this.

    Summary

    All in all, this is a worthy program especially when used in conjunction with their other programs. Once I figure out how to deal with this problem with the FLV files, there will be very little that I can find fault with. If you're using any of the free Sothink programs, which are quite good by themselves, it may behoove you to upgrade. With all three of their programs; the video downloader, the standalone converter (which can convert files into excellent HD quality) and their DVD maker, this is the best, and only, way to go.

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  • 3.0 stars

    "Works as advertised"

    November 28, 2011  |   By Beep7Beep

    Version: Sothink Web Video Downloader 2.0

    Pros

    Does what it's advertised to do.

    Cons

    Impossible to delete or upgrade

    Summary

    I concur with what Jan7heaven posted earlier.
    In addition, although the company nags you to
    upgrade, you cannot. Windows-7 Home Premium
    insists there already is a version running,
    even when the old installation has been deleted
    and removed. The company does not respond to a
    number of queries as how to correct this
    problem.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Does what it says brilliantly!"

    June 23, 2011  |   By philter1000

    Version: Sothink Web Video Downloader 2.0

    Pros

    Tried 3 videocapture programmes before this one, 2 failed and only RealPlayer managed a slightly better than 50% success rate! This programme captured literally 10's of youtube & other videos in first days of use with no problems or failures.

    Cons

    Software offering on website is very confusing, having to decide between regular downloader or Firefox add-on downloader! Also only some downloads continue or restart after a disconnection.

    Summary

    Very minor cons, but many major pros.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "Like a computer virus-can't uninstall"

    April 7, 2011  |   By Jan7heaven

    Version: Sothink Web Video Downloader 2.0

    Pros

    Good advertising of product. Good for Practicing patience and forgiveness exercise

    Cons

    this works when it shouldn't picking up every flash file indiscriminately. The url on the video and in the captured screen don't match. i have had it pick up20 videos on a page. Then when I want it to capture it doesn't.

    Summary

    DO NOT Download This unless you want a big time wasting headache.
    I still can't get rid of exe and dll files even though I am admin and went into program file to delete after uninstaller didn't work.. It is a monster.

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