CNET Editors' review
When it comes to video files, nothing is ever as easy as it should be. Thankfully, VLC Media Player offers a one-stop solution for the file-format problem. The program supports playback of OGG, MP2, MP3, MP4, DivX, DVD, and a whole slew of other file types. In addition, it also can function as a streaming media server. Because of its open-source foundation, VLC Media Player evolves quickly, with new features and fixes released frequently.
Though the interface varies from platform to platform, the sparseness of the Windows version leaves plenty to be desired. The skinned mode perks things up slightly, but the program seems to suffer from unpredictable behavior when skinned. Also, the basic task of opening a file is far more confusing than it should be; the program gives you several options, including the head-scratching Quick Open File. Overall, though, VLC Media Player is a must-have application for its ability to open just about any type of video file you throw at it.
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Publisher's Description
From VideoLAN Project:
VLC (initially VideoLAN Client) is a highly portable multimedia player for various audio and video formats, including MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, MP3, and OGG, as well as for DVDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. It also can be used as a server for unicast or multicast streams in IPv4 or IPv6 on a high-bandwidth network. The most prominent additions to version 0.8.6 are probably Windows Media Video 9 and Flash Video. Other important changes are improved H.264 decoding, better Windows Unicode support, and a full-screen.
Version 0.8.6h may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
What's new in this version:
Version 0.8.6h may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
4.3 starsout of 3,156 votes
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Current version:
4.3 starsout of 107 votes
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My rating:
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"Good to see"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.8.6h
Pros
I Like to view all videos in this player
Cons
I Like to view all videos in this player
Summary
I Like to view all videos in this player
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"Great player for playing any format vids"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.8.6h
Pros
Great player
Cons
The player lacks in looks....
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"I think it is the best free media player ever."
Version: VLC Media Player 0.8.6h
Pros
The way it plays DVI ,MPEG-4, ect... without missing CODEC.
Cons
I think I like everything about this product.
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"not great, but not bad"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.8.6h
Pros
Plays just about any file extension...
Cons
Cannot reset the program's default window size to my choice. Although lots of setting choices, noit entirely user-friendly.
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"works when others don`t"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.8.6h
Pros
easy to use.
Cons
non i have found
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"yep one of the best playr
yes one of the best players"Version: VLC Media Player 0.8.6h
Pros
i like it cause it plays everything
Cons
i cant say any thing bad about it its great
Summary
i like it because it is so easy to use
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"does everything well"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.8.6h
Pros
Handles most av files i wish to view quickly and efficiently
Cons
Nothing to dislike
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"Excellent product - always reliable."
Version: VLC Media Player 0.8.6h
Pros
It is a very reliable product.
Cons
no real problems with the product.
Summary
Every time certain downloads don't open with windows media - I know I can count on VLC.
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"My favorite player"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.8.6h
Pros
Its still my most used player since it supports so many formats.
Cons
User interface is not as good as other players, but its OK. Can crash sometimes with strange file formats that I download. Maybe a codec issue on my laptop.
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"There is bluish greenish shadow under the video screen."
Version: VLC Media Player 0.8.6h
Pros
It is free
Cons
This KM Player has bluish greenish dark shadow under the video display, so it's kinda weird to see the video with the shadow moving together as I played the video files. So weird.....
Summary
I think I'll stick to GOM player. It's so user friendly, it can play swf and flv files too flawlessly without any weirdness at all.
Sorry, it posted my KM Player review in VLC Media Player. But I agree with my rating, I gave 2 stars only. It has poor interface. I'll stick to GOM Player since it can play swf and flv files, and most of all, it has good interface and it's free.
Updated on Sep 1, 2008
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