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YouTube seems to have become a way of life for many Internet users. The worldwide video-sharing network is among the most popular sites anywhere. VideoSlurp YouTube Downloader promises to let users save their favorite films to their hard drive and view them whenever they want.
This free program isn't much to look, but its performance makes up for that. A simple start-up screen explains the program and how to operate it in about four short paragraphs. From there, the tool is very intuitive. A row of icons along the top of the screen allows users to navigate the Internet and download. However, the most important area is the search box where users type in any topic, which lets VideoSlurp to automatically search YouTube for content. Once a video is located, simply click on the download icon at the top of the screen. A small status area at the bottom of the screen tells you what percentage of your video has been downloaded.
Once complete, videos are saved in the obscure FLV format. Most computers will not support this and won't let you watch your videos. It is a minor inconvenience to download the necessary tools to watch your content, but luckily VideoSlurp walks you through either downloading a converter to change FLV files or to get an FLV viewer for your movies. Overall, this is a neat download that YouTube lovers will get a lot of use from.
Publisher's Description
From Videoslurp:
VideoSlurp YouTube Video Downloader is a simple application that allows you to download your favorite YouTube videos to your desktop. Browse YouTube from your favorite browser and when you find the video (or videos) you like, simply copy each URL and press the VideoSlurp download button for your downloads to begin. VideoSlurp can download video in both normal and high quality formats, and can also download audio from YouTube. VideoSlurp can queue an unlimited number of videos for retrieval and download multiple videos at once allowing you to create large archives of your favorite content very quickly. Or, if you prefer, VideoSlurp comes with a simple and quick browser designed to make video downloads a one-click operation. Setup bundles optional MGSuggestor Internet Explorer/Firefox add-on.
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"Cascade of randomly connected unknown web-servers.."
Version: VideoSlurp YouTube Downloader 1.56
Pros
nothing good
Cons
During installation BUNCHES of tricky istalled programs can infect your windows.
Bad things start happening when you strt the program. Your firewall (I hope you have one!) gets simply crazy. The program contacts bunches of servers - you have no idea what it sends there.Summary
Wild mixture of Adware and malware. Do NOT go there. THere is NO such a think as "free" on the internet. and you pay for this VideoSlurp YouTube a LOT with your computer fixes/maintenance/virus removal time and efforts.
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"Does a great job for me."
Version: VideoSlurp YouTube Downloader 1.54
Pros
Quick. Easy to use. Works well.
Cons
none so far and I have used it a lot.
Summary
A very simple to use program that does what I want....Trouble Free
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"48kbps mp3, gotta be kidding me. Good Interface though"
Version: VideoSlurp YouTube Downloader 1.53
Pros
The interface is great, it has its own browser, it lets you download the video in high quality.
Cons
The MP3 is downloaded at 48kbps even though you select in the browser the highest quality.
Summary
I wanted a You Tube Mp3 Converter, this is the worse for that job.
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"Addware found: Searchbar.a.134"
Version: VideoSlurp YouTube Downloader 1.53
Pros
It is a program that downloads videos well and even saves the sound separatedly in mp3 format
Cons
This download (version 1.53) activated AVG Antivirus warning that it has adware. It says that it has the adware called Searchbar.a.134. That is very sad since the program is good. The downloaded file is called VSBROWSER-SETUP.EXE
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"Great for downloading audio from YouTube videos ++"
Version: VideoSlurp YouTube Downloader 1.52
Pros
* Special purpose application - small number of operator choices = EASY
* Save the video, or just an *.mp3 = PERFECTCons
* Needs enhancement for downloading a playlist without user intervention
Summary
For me, the best part about YouTube is the chance to catch some great live music. This application lets me save just the *.mp3 file for my use, instead of having a video that I can't actually burn to a CD and enjoy while driving.
Application works as advertised. As for the person who had browser issues - not really sure how that was managed by them since the application launches independently of the web browser. I haven't looked into it, but it seems that if your default browser interferes with the tool, switch your default browser? I would not complain too heavily about a FREE application that will be used to download FREE media. Just sayin' -
"Its easy to use and it works."
Version: VideoSlurp YouTube Downloader 1.52
Pros
easy to use
Cons
autoplay does not work with it
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"Great program IF you aren't running FireFox 3.6"
Version: VideoSlurp YouTube Downloader 1.52
Pros
Have used int he past and it's SLICK!
Cons
It won't work with FireFox 3.6 and FF4 won't accept a few apps I need.
Summary
Good Program but check to see that it will work on your Browser.
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"Does have a big prob in some PCs"
Version: VideoSlurp YouTube Downloader 1.2
Pros
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Cons
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Summary
Its just ok to use, but for some reasons, the download buttons are blackened and cannot be click, after that, Videoslurp cannot be used anymore. the only way it can be used again is to reformat the PC, what's up with this?
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"easy to use but doesn't dowload as advertised"
Version: VideoSlurp YouTube Downloader 1.52
Pros
gets you there. but you can do that any number of ways
Cons
won't download. says download failed as soon as you start the process. No answersto the problem from the site.
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"Poorest Program I have ever seen"
Version: VideoSlurp YouTube Downloader 1.51
Pros
It has good name
Cons
I have mentioned in Summary.
Summary
Video Slurp YouTube Downloader 1.51 is the poorest program I have ever seen. I needed to search where to see the button to start adding download. Please remove these kind of softwares from CNET. It disgraces the software community and CNET. Please remove.
