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CNET Editors' review
Portable applications give so much and take so little; they pack powerful, useful programs in compact, efficient packages that are totally portable and self initializing. You can carry a bunch of them around in your pocket like a total software tool kit on a USB drive. They're quick and efficient operators, and they're often free, too. PortableApps' uTorrent is just such a program. It's a free, portable BitTorrent client that nevertheless includes most features common to peer-to-peer utilities, such as bandwidth prioritization, scheduling options, autodownloading of RSS feeds, and decentralized tracking through Mainline DHT. It typically uses less than 6MB of memory, which is insignificant to all systems but the most antiquated and is one of the keys to the program's total portability.
This software is based on a very svelte program to begin with, and it's actually a bit larger than the standard version of uTorrent because of additions that make it portable. However, it functions much the same as the standard P2P client. When we tested uTorrent, we found it extremely easy to use, with a simple button interface that made pausing downloads a cinch. The portable version retains the features and functionality of the standard software, including the Help file. It's easy to use, even from a USB drive; insert the drive, wait for Windows to see it, click the program icon, and it's ready to work.
Like all PortableApp's offerings, uTorrent is free to use and share. It works with all versions of Windows from 2000 to 7.
Publisher's Description
From PortableApps:
uTorrent is a powerful and efficient BitTorrent client for Windows. Most of the features present in other BitTorrent clients are present in uTorrent, including bandwidth prioritization, scheduling, RSS auto-downloading, and Mainline DHT. Additionally, uTorrent supports the protocol encryption joint specification and peer exchange. Unlike many torrent clients, it does not hog valuable system resources--typically using less than 6MB of memory, allowing you to use the computer as if it weren't there at all.
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"Almost the best client"
Version: uTorrent Portable 3.1.26616
Pros
It is fast, and good settings and stuff
Cons
ui isnt attractive
Summary
its perfect for all experiences
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"Good torrent downloader."
Version: uTorrent Portable 2.2.23703
Pros
This program install clean, is completely portable and FREE.
This is the one to get,for a simple and easy daily use.Cons
It isn't very fast for me.
Interface is not as attractive as other torrent downloading software.Summary
Program for all users who need it.
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"easily the best"
Version: uTorrent Portable 2.2.23703
Pros
tiny,easy on resources,userfriendly and very,very fast
Cons
none at all.nada,zilch,zappa..
Summary
this is the one to get,for a simple and easy daily use.
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"A robust and tiny torrent down-loader"
Version: uTorrent Portable 2.2.23703
Pros
Takes up very little space.
Feels just as good as the original version
Torrents pause and resume no matter which PC you are using when you plug your thumb drive inCons
Interface is not as attractive as other torrent downloading software.
Summary
This program packs a mighty punch in a small package. While the interface comes off as bland and boring, its ability to resume downloads on whatever PC it is plugged into and the small amount of space it takes up makes this the ideal torrent downloading software for people on the go
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"great torrent downloader"
Version: uTorrent Portable 2.2
Pros
faster than last version, or at least the one available at portable apps.
Cons
It takes a little getting used to.
Summary
Great way to download torrents. I tried using a portable frostwire with no sources. An earlier version of this program gave me 14 kb/s, way too slow! This update is much faster, and finished a download in an hour!
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"Awesome Product!"
Version: uTorrent Portable 2.0.4.22150
Pros
It is very small and used less system resources!
Cons
It used to make my internet surfing very slow!
Summary
uTorrent uses only less system resources and is very light, smalll and a really awesome product!
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"Best torrent client I ever used"
Version: uTorrent Portable 2.0 build 18620
Pros
Completely portable
Cons
None found so far
Summary
I have always loved u torrent. Now this portable utorrent gives me the ability to take the torrent with me anywhere I go and resume my dodwnloading.
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