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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.
VLC Media Player: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 0.9.2 adds a new interface module for Linux, Unix and Windows, a media library and an improved playlist, support for many new inputs and codecs, and many new audio and video filters.
What's new in this version: Version 0.9.2 adds a new interface module for Linux, Unix and Windows, a media library and an improved playlist, support for many new inputs and codecs, and many new audio and video filters.
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"user friendly.."
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.2
Pros
another good job from download.com team...!!
Cons
icon is too small
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"THIS IS GREAT!!!"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.2
Pros
It plays almost everything I need for my computer work or play; AND with a small footprint.
Cons
I have found nothing that I dislike about this product.
Summary
I was using Windows Media Player (small yea)#11, but technology moves ahead much faster than Microsoft and that one player just didn't get it done. I looked around for quite a while and found this one and "Voila" it magically did exactly what MP 11 couldn't do. The small footprint is great for me, because my computer is "older" and I use it a lot, so there is already a lot on it.
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"Works easy and great"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.2
Pros
Very easy to use and works very well.
Cons
Haven't found any yet.
Summary
I use this one more than any other now.
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"WOW! what! :)"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.2
Pros
it can play alot of video and audio files
Cons
boring GUI
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"Still new to it but looks good"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.2
Pros
Plays the VCDs that won't play with other medias
Cons
This morning the VLC froze, crashed my computer, I tried to find out what the problem was, people in reviews seem to say that the explanations are easy, for me it was Chinese. I downloaded it again, hoping it is going to work when I use it tomorrow
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"Best media player available"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.2
Pros
It plays all kinds of codecs. It has a neat interface, and is easy to use. It has all the features you need.
Cons
Some movie files lag or have problems in VLC, but most don't.
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"0.9.2 version doesnt even close to 0.8 version"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.2
Pros
VLC is always been my first choice of media player....as it always play files which I cant dream off
Cons
Cons are specially for this version
NOT FOR PREVIOUS VERSIONS
Playback speed button now I have to search
Broken video files used to play well and can scroll through in previous versions. New version looses the track while scrollingSummary
0.8.6 versions were far better than VLC Media Player 0.9.2
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"has nearly every feature i want or need"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.2
Pros
easy to use
Cons
lacks "increase tempo" (increase speed without changing pitch)
Summary
free and it just works
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"always the first player I use. Never disapoints me!"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.2
Pros
clear easy to use quick response
Cons
can't think of any!!
Summary
I only use this for digital video and audio and of the systems I have tried this is now my default system for finding and organizing my material.
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"Brilliant Program."
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.2
Pros
Most comprehensive codex of any player on the market.
Cons
The inabillity to fastfoward.
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