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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.
Even though uTorrent is now owned by BitTorrent, there haven't been many noticeable drawbacks, if any. Some tried-and-true BitTorrent options are available to uTorrent users, such as Local Peer Discovery and DHT Network. The latest version also includes Teredo and Ipv6 support, and patches a critical security error that has been discovered in all pre-1.8 builds, making this one of the secure torrent clients around. Throw in all the other features, and that should make it the torrent program of choice for novices, intermediate, and advanced users.
uTorrent 2.0 looks to the future:Publisher's Description
From BitTorrent:
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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"worked okay for me the 2nd time around - oper err"
Version: uTorrent 1.8.5
Pros
once I understood what I needed to do, went well
Cons
seems slow
Summary
glad I downloaded the program
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"Doesn't work and is not free."
Version: uTorrent 1.8.5
Pros
I don't see any pros, it just didn't work for me.
Cons
I hate softwares that pretends to be free, and then tells you that you need to register and pay for it by popping up a window every 45 seconds.
Summary
Don't download this, you'll waste your time.
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"Easy to use and understand"
Version: uTorrent 1.8.5
Pros
The simplicity of the layout
Cons
Nothing at all
Summary
The speed f the downloads depend on seeds&peers +your own d/load speed NOT uTorrent
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"Quick and easy"
Version: uTorrent 1.8.5
Pros
Nice to use and does as you ask, I have been trying the Vuez for a while and find it easier to use..
Cons
Nothing Much
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"Clean, easy to use interface. Does what it needs to"
Version: uTorrent 1.8.5
Pros
As above, I can see all the uploads and downloads at a glance without all the default crap that comes out with Azures. I'm not a heavy torrent user so easy to use interface is appreciated.
Cons
Setting of download directories a little clunky, but nothing to really complain about.
Summary
Definitely value for money <g>
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"An Excellent Program"
Version: uTorrent 1.8.5
Pros
This is an excellent product. the bust i like about this product is that is has a very small size less than 300KB and is very easy to manage.
Cons
None. This product has no Cons.
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"insidious, slow, and rude support"
Version: uTorrent 1.8.5
Pros
installed easily, fairly clear controls.
Cons
Extremely difficult to get rid of; it's everywhere, took two programs and 3 reboots to irradicate it., and filled with access to pirated software and porn. Also the "support" was poor and actually the "admin" was a smarmy, rude and insulting person.
Summary
DON'T install this unless you are a committed pirate or a power user who knows how to get rid of a program that won't go away easily - it installs stuff you don't even know about. Extremely slow, a few k a second at time and even 0/sec. The support is poor and the admins are rude and insulting. Steer clear of this one.
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"Simple the best"
Version: uTorrent 1.8.5
Pros
Very light, fast and reliable!
Cons
None what so ever.
Summary
I recommend this so much. It's simply the best.
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"It works :)"
Version: uTorrent 1.8.5
Pros
This shows you all the information you need to know as you're downloading torrents, and it's so easy to use. And it's free!
Cons
It can be slow, but I guess uTorrent isn't really to blame for that.
Summary
Download it. Do it now.
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