- 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.