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Publisher's Description
From UMPlayer:
UMPlayer is an advanced yet simple to use open-source cross-platform multimedia player that aims to fill all your needs; with over 270 built-in Audio and Video codecs UMPlayer can play any media format including AAC, AC3, ASF, AVI, DIVX, FLV, H.263, Matroska, MOV, MP3, MP4, MPEG, OGG, QT, RealMedia, VOB, Vorbis, WAV, WMA, WMV, XVID as well as Audio CDs, DVDs, (S)VCDs, TV / Radio cards, Youtube videos, SHOUTcast Radio streams and even incomplete or damaged media files. It also comes equipped with some unique features such as a built-in subtitles search, YouTube player / recorder, SHOUTcast Radio player, skinable interface, customizable hotkeys, audio / subtitles sync, and many more.
What's new in this version: Version 0.97 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
4.0 starsout of 122 votes
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Current version:
3.9 starsout of 17 votes
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"Make it as Easy or as Complex as you want."
Version: UMPlayer 0.97
Pros
Very adaptable. Choose your skin, your font, and if you choose, change the keyboard shortcuts to your own combination; I chose to change the default to those that match my keyboard, something I never thought I knew how to do.
Once you open the Preference tab, if you hover over an option, it will tell you, for the most part, what that option is, and what it does. So much easier than having to consult the Help menu like you have to in WMP. However, the Help menu is always there if you need it.
The ShoutCAST shortcut confused me a bit as it only shows the Top Playing Internet radio programs are playing at that point in time. I know it may seem obvious, but in order to choose which station you prefer, you need to click on the ShoutCast.com Radio symbol.Cons
If you decide to change your font (size/type) it will show up either larger or smaller than you think it might. I finally found out the right combination when I changed my skin back to the default (Mac).
Summary
I was looking for a substitute to WMP, and I think I have found it. To me, WMP is too constricting. As for the choices in UMPlayer, it's a wide open field. You can access your email, Facebook, My Space, YouTube, Internet Radio, TV, and much more, if you choose. Or, you can use it as a means to perform your basic functions.
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"Decent Player"
Version: UMPlayer 0.97
Pros
Pretty simple to use.
Cons
Would like it if there was more help information available.
Summary
Not bad.
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"works on some things"
Version: UMPlayer 0.97
Pros
nice layout looks pretty good visually
Cons
wont play or record youtube videos or play shoutcast.
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"On the right track, works as it should"
Version: UMPlayer 0.97
Pros
Had this for a week and I have not had any problems with it. Works great and plays anything I've found so far.
Cons
Other than being early in development, NONE!
Summary
It's pretty much standalone for the most part, plays all formats, has many, many customization features for file playback and has some neat extras. I personally love the Shoutcast and Youtube integration. I'd like to see a visualization for audio playback but that's more personal preference I guess. Overall I'm pretty happy and really looking forward to future releases.
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"I really like it"
Version: UMPlayer 0.97
Pros
It opens faster and plays files that my other one didn't
Cons
I haven't discovered any problems
Summary
This is now my default player.
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"can't play some video"
Version: UMPlayer 0.97
Pros
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Cons
i found a bug !!! i can't play some video if that filename has asian character
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"agressive file take over"
Version: UMPlayer 0.97
Pros
good if its the only media software on your sys
Cons
takes over and other software cant open
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"Plays everything and it's intuitive"
Version: UMPlayer 0.97
Pros
For the basic features it is quite intuitive. The extra features take some learning but contrary to other products it is fun to explore them
Cons
When I discover them, I'll let you know
Summary
I'm a fan now..enough said
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"good software"
Version: UMPlayer 0.97
Pros
can view and download youtube directly from UMPlayer
Cons
sometimes video stuck
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"Got rid of it and won't use it."
Version: UMPlayer 0.97
Pros
It doesn't have any.
Cons
Won't play whole albums. I also got a lot of static when playing a song fom my own library. The equalizer doesn't have any presets.
Summary
Windows Media Player still rules in my book.
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