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Best Media player

Discussion in 'Software Apps' started by ddot, Jun 25, 2007.

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  1. ddot Newcomer, in training

    What do you think the best media player is. It's not WMP!
    ddot, Jun 25, 2007
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  2. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,893   +117

    Winamp 5 with the classic (2.x) look, none of the new skin crap.

    Its got a small visual footprint, tons of features that are unobtrusive, and plays audio and video files. Video files get their own seperate window with a very small 'window frame' around them so you can drag the video where you want without moving the whole player.
    SNGX1275, Jun 25, 2007
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  3. halo71 Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,290

    WinAmp for me as well! Never did like WMP.
    halo71, Jun 25, 2007
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  4. Keefer Newcomer, in training

    Media Player Classic. It's light, no need to install and support all video/audio files. VLC Player is good too.
    Keefer, Jun 26, 2007
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  5. almcneil Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,547

    WinAmp or Sonique for me.
    almcneil, Jun 26, 2007
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  6. LNCPapa TS Special Forces Posts: 3,948   +120

    Depends on what you need to play back. If it's everything then I'd say VLC. If it's just audio then foobar2000. If it's just video then back to VLC. If it's a file format supported by WMP then I'll use WMP11 - unless it has subs.
    LNCPapa, Jun 26, 2007
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  7. ddot Newcomer, in training

    Does anyone have any other suggestions
    ddot, Jun 28, 2007
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  8. Yakob Newcomer, in training Posts: 77

    i prefer itunes, because i have an ipod,
    it plays 90% of files, and will convert wma to either aac, aac lossless or mp3 without the need for addons.
    Yakob, Jun 28, 2007
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  9. matav TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 174

    Video-Lan VLC Media Player
    or
    K-Lite Mega Codec Pack (this has media player classic in it as well as REAL ALTERNATIVE and QUICKTIME ALTERNATIVE and all the possible codecs to play just about any media file)
    or
    Gom Player
    .
    i use VLC and K-Lite media player classic for video and winamp for audio. and Real Player for real media files (although real media files play in media player classic or WMP thanks to K-Lite).
    .
    it doesnt bother me to use all 3.
    matav, Jun 29, 2007
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  10. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,893   +117

    The problem with VLC is if you fullscreen it there is no (easy) way to get to a different part in the movie. In MPC (I think), WMP, and Winamp you can get a progress bar just by moving the mouse and then click to anywhere you want.

    VLC will give you a progress bar at the bottom if you want, but as far as I can tell you can't make it go away, so it is stuck there the whole time.
    SNGX1275, Jun 29, 2007
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  11. resu Newcomer, in training Posts: 218

    DIVX player is pretty cool i guess

    but personally i dont see the problem with WMP infact i cant get enough of it
    its prolly coz media center loves it and that its less hastle to change it for anything else :D
    resu, Jun 29, 2007
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  12. ddot Newcomer, in training

    Thanks for all the suggestions. I really just want a media player that can do everything. With all the baggage the WMP comes with i just want to simplify. WMP has locked up on me, on more than one occasion.
    ddot, Jun 29, 2007
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  13. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,893   +117

    Then Winamp, just like I said in the 2nd post.
    SNGX1275, Jun 29, 2007
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  14. ddot Newcomer, in training

    I hear you man, Just trying to get a broader overview. I already have winamp and have been using it. I want to know if there is something I don't know about.
    ddot, Jun 29, 2007
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  15. GeekieNick101 Newcomer, in training Posts: 524

    Winamp 5.35 is my favorite media player and Winamp also features some free XM radio stations. Although Winamp does crash now and then but it's far better than Windows Media Player.
    GeekieNick101, Jun 29, 2007
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  16. gguerra TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 559

    jetaudio, it's free, small and does everything including video and organize your media, it will burn, rip etc..
    gguerra, Jun 29, 2007
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  17. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,893   +117

    So does winamp gguerra. And I'm sure winamp looks nicer than jet. Example:
    [IMG]
    And of course the playlist window can be made taller (or wider) if you want to see more of your playlist at once. Playlist window and equalizer can be closed even if you are going minimalist.
    SNGX1275, Jun 29, 2007
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  18. Jay Jay Newcomer, in training Posts: 38

    When it comes to video formats, I swear by VLC and Media Player Classic - both are easy to use, come packed with options to get the best results for your machine, they're free from DRM :grinthumb and anything that doesn't work on one will work on the other.

    VLC will usually override any region lockouts on DVD's and MPC also has extensive screen options that help you get the best "look" when watching films. On my Sony Vaio laptop it will fill the 16:9 display. :approve:

    Jay
    Jay Jay, Jun 29, 2007
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  19. te00 Newcomer, in training Posts: 34

    agree on both..Classic player can play everything bs player couldnt play,no video/audio sound etc.Its really good.
    te00, Jul 1, 2007
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  20. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT Posts: 4,745

    ddot, I'm not sure what you are looking for here.

    Multiple people have suggested Winamp and VLC (Which I agree with) as the best all around players. Yet you insist on getting more choices. If those are the ones recommended the most, then I wouldn't think you would look anywhere else.

    Just my thoughts.
    poertner_1274, Jul 1, 2007
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