CNET Editors' review
I Screen Recorder is a confusing program that allows users to capture screenshots and videos of their onscreen activity. Although the program works, its poor design makes it frustrating to use.
The program's interface seems at first that it will be intuitive, with buttons for Screen Capture, TV Capture, DV Capture, and Other Devices. However, the main frame of the interface features a bizarre infinite regression of whatever is on the screen at the time, which didn't make much sense. Actually recording a video was fairly easy; we clicked Start, went about our business, and clicked Stop, and the program had indeed created a recording of our activity. Users must open a separate File List to access previously made recordings and screenshots, though, and this is awkwardly arranged in relation to the main interface. Viewing the videos is also strange; the first one we made opened automatically in Windows Media Player, but subsequent videos opened within the program's interface, which is relatively small and cannot be resized. This proved to be a significant problem when attempting to annotate our video as the publisher's description promised we could. An extremely sparse and unhelpful built-in Help file rounded out our list of annoyances. Although i Screen Recorder works, it's frustrating and unintuitive, and we didn't enjoy our time with it.
I Screen Recorder has seven-day or 12-use trial period. It installs and uninstalls without issues. We do not recommend this program; there are similar programs out there that are easier to use.
Publisher's Description
From i Screen Recorder:
i Screen Recorder is a powerful, yet full-featured screen record tool that allows you to easily capture and annotate anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen, rectangular/freehand regions and even scrolling windows/web pages, and save the images in BMP or JPG formats. It also allows you to capture video or image from DV, TV Tuner and Other Device, and browse or edit recorded media files. It supports detect motion during capturing. When "Motion Detection" option enabled, i Screen Recorder will stop capturing if image is Static. The user interface of i Screen Recorder has been designed with user-friendliness and easy access to all functionality in mind. i Screen Recorder lists 3 setting buttons on main window, select corresponding setting button to capture video and image from your devices.
What's new in this version: Version 8.0.1.12 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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"Actually works well"
Version: i Screen Recorder 8.0.0.2190
Pros
Super easy to use,works greatly.
Cons
nothing yet
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"It does good work"
Version: i Screen Recorder 8.0.0.2190
Pros
Really lucky to find this one.
Cons
trial time is not long enough
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"Great Application"
Version: i Screen Recorder 8.0.0.2190
Pros
Capturing video or image from DV and TV Tuner, and Other Device, and browse or edit recorded media files.
Cons
not the best
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"disasterous to use its highly flawed"
Version: i Screen Recorder 8.0.0.2160
Pros
free trial..you must get to try software before buying it as there are so many rival products
Cons
it didnt work at all well , infact id say its crap.
Summary
i wanted to record a webinar..an online seminar on 25aug10 i tested using iscrrenrecorder and the colour came out totally wrong & there was no sound when vlcplayer tried to play it it said avi broken do u want to repair so i did but then nothing apears ! if i said dont fix the video did play but with bad colour and no sound . i recorded the webinar being run by a company via adobe acrobat connect pro meeting but the 45min webinar seemed to cause my quadcore pc to go funny. after stopping the recording it takes iscreenrecorder 11minutes to compile the recording, it ends up as a 1.91gb file but its got just 21minutes recorded and when i played it a horrific screeching sound is all i get and the screenshot jumps around the screen all over the place making it unwatchable ! i will not be buying this software ! ps i list all software i use on www.beingahuman.blogspot.com
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"Amazing!lowering price"
Version: i Screen Recorder 8.0.0.2130
Pros
Actually recording a video was fairly easy; we clicked Start, went about our business, and clicked Stop, and the program had indeed created a recording of our activity.
Cons
interface is small
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"Actually works"
Version: i Screen Recorder 8.0.0.2121
Pros
Definitely a user-friendly layout.Easy, simple and effective to use.
Cons
trial limited
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"Work normally"
Version: i Screen Recorder 8.0.0.2095
Pros
Fast & friendly after-sale support.Easy to install, easy to run. Simple and friendly interface.I love this!!
Cons
it is not free
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"Fantastic capturer"
Version: i Screen Recorder 8.0.0.2081
Pros
Fast capturing.Simple and friendly interface.Easy to install, easy to run.
Cons
no.. really no
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"I love this!!"
Version: i Screen Recorder 8.0.0.2065
Pros
Support requests have always been fast and helpful. I love this!!Works very well.
Cons
Not free..
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"Capturing whatever you like"
Version: i Screen Recorder 8.0.0.2035
Pros
This program works well excellent .Easy of use for beginners.Interface is very intuitive and simple.Safely download,fast install and uninstall.
Cons
short trial time
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