CNET Editors' review
Still not for the faint of heart, this torrent utility is one of the easiest to use. The uTorrent executable adds a directory and some option information to your PC, but it is still small enough to run off an old USB key.
The memory footprint for uTorrent is very small, and system resources are barely touched. Our testers found that IP phones were difficult to use with a torrent, but uTorrent's simple button interface makes it easy to pause downloading.
The most difficult aspect of using a torrent client is finding the torrents, but included are both a torrent search bar that links to MiniNova and a handy RSS feed download function. Subscribe to select feeds, and uTorrent automatically downloads files as they publish. Adding, starting, pausing, and listing torrents takes merely a click or two each. A speed guide helps you test your ports and adjust system settings for optimal performance.
This is the first version since uTorrent was bought by BitTorrent, and there are some tried-and-true BitTorrent options available, such as Local Peer Discovery and DHT Network. uTorrent isn't overwhelmed with bells and whistles, but it includes enough features to make it the torrent program of choice for novices, intermediate, and advanced users.
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Publisher's Description
From uTorrent:
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.
Version 1.6.1 is a bug-fixing release.
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All versions:
4.2 starsout of 1,055 votes
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Current version:
4.4 starsout of 66 votes
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"very good"
Version: uTorrent 1.6.1
Pros
its easy for my kids to use
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"Best torrent downloader!"
Version: uTorrent 1.6.1
Pros
It does the same thing like BitComet but with very little resource to use!
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"Quick, small, easy"
Version: uTorrent 1.6.1
Pros
I'm brand new to torrents. I got uTorrent to download the newest version of OpenOffice.org and was surprised at how easy it was. You don't have to install anything, just run the exe you download. From there it's just running torrent files and watching the downloads go!
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"Faster;"
Version: uTorrent 1.6.1
Pros
much faster then bittorrent; or is it just me?
Cons
i had to figure out how to use the static ip address and everything -__-' it was kinda a hassle
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"Excellent software"
Version: uTorrent 1.6.1
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"fine"
Version: uTorrent 1.6.1
Pros
OK
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"It slows down my internet connection terribly."
Version: uTorrent 1.6.1
Pros
It can download multiple torrents.
Cons
I use Azureus and it hardly slows down my internet connection.
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"brilliant"
Version: uTorrent 1.6.1
Pros
excellent easy to use
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"Not bad. But..."
Version: uTorrent 1.6.1
Pros
Fast downloads. Easy to use.
Cons
The program seems to use a lot of system resources (even though it does not indicate this in the Task Manager).
I also have Comcast for my internet connection. Every half an hour or so, it disconnects from the internet and I have to reset my modem.
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"simply the best torrent utility! works for vista"
Version: uTorrent 1.6.1
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