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The Sweet Stuff: Software
#4
/ June 25, 2009 / 2:44 min.
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Top five free PC media players
This week in the Sweet Stuff Software, Michael "Doc" Callahan looks atfive free media players
. Each is a bit different, but all of them do a great job and all of them arefree software
. Check out the show and then download the ones you want to try.
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- Ace Media Player
- Requires either QuickTime or RealPlayer and will prompt you if it finds neither.
- Has a resizable media window so you can watch different formats.
- Can play movies of varying sizes and adjust to 50%, 100%, or 200% of normal.
- Player parts can be separated.
extremeMP3 Player
- Also has a Playlist Editor and ID3 Editor.
- Has an "always-on-top' mode so you don't lose it.
- Utilize "skins' to change the look.
- Has a "mini" mode so it takes up less room.
ALShow Free Media Player
- Plays over 30 different media formats.
- Has a 10 second rewind or fast forward.
- Lets you set markers in a song.
- Does both audio and video captures.
Winamp
- Organizes your media based on the description.
- Utilizes keywords to give you quick searches.
- Full-featured editing with over 40 effects.
- Has Folder, Bookmark, and Collections views.
- Integrates with Internet Explorer if you wish.
Doc's #1 Pick
MediaMonkey
- Syncs to mobile devices.
- Plays a full range of media types.
- Makes it easy to rip and burn CDs.
- Keeps up with your podcasts.
- Has an Auto DJ mode that adds tracks to the playlist for you.
- Requires either QuickTime or RealPlayer and will prompt you if it finds neither.
- Has a resizable media window so you can watch different formats.
- Can play movies of varying sizes and adjust to 50%, 100%, or 200% of normal.
- Player parts can be separated.
extremeMP3 Player
- Also has a Playlist Editor and ID3 Editor.
- Has an "always-on-top' mode so you don't lose it.
- Utilize "skins' to change the look.
- Has a "mini" mode so it takes up less room.
ALShow Free Media Player
- Plays over 30 different media formats.
- Has a 10 second rewind or fast forward.
- Lets you set markers in a song.
- Does both audio and video captures.
Winamp
- Organizes your media based on the description.
- Utilizes keywords to give you quick searches.
- Full-featured editing with over 40 effects.
- Has Folder, Bookmark, and Collections views.
- Integrates with Internet Explorer if you wish.
Doc's #1 Pick
MediaMonkey
- Syncs to mobile devices.
- Plays a full range of media types.
- Makes it easy to rip and burn CDs.
- Keeps up with your podcasts.
- Has an Auto DJ mode that adds tracks to the playlist for you.
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