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Any one know best media player of computer

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mohammed_intekhab
mohammed_intekhab Original post #1
Sep 12, 2006 at 3:16 PM
Suggest the best media player you know.
Reply support to your suggestion that why your suggestion is best
Third Eye
Sep 12, 2006 at 3:35 PM
Winamp !
Vishal Gupta
Sep 12, 2006 at 4:33 PM
My Vote goes to WMP, though Winamp & VLC r also good. :)
GeekyBoy
Sep 12, 2006 at 4:37 PM
I like Winamp the most.
kumarmohit
Sep 12, 2006 at 4:55 PM
VLC
Real Player
& WMP

Depends on what I am playing
rakeshishere
Sep 12, 2006 at 5:30 PM
I like K-lite mega codec pack and VLC but i use wmp just for the heck of it
rockthegod
Sep 12, 2006 at 5:38 PM
waht !! no MPLAYER in poll !!!

Neways .... Windows Media Player + K-Lite Mega Codec Pack ==> Combo is roking !!!
dIgItaL_BrAt
Sep 12, 2006 at 6:06 PM
Audio-->Winamp/WMP
Video-->VLC
sridatta
sridatta #10
Sep 17, 2006 at 11:41 PM
Audio : Winamp with DFX enhancer
Video : WMP with K-lite codec pack

* Mplayer is erroneous* vexed up with that, so tuned to VLC in linux
TechGuru#1
Sep 18, 2006 at 12:07 AM
I thinks simple Windows Media Player Rocks with its TRUE BASS & WOW effects sounds GREAT on my LT Z5500D
M
mehulved #13
Sep 18, 2006 at 12:38 AM
Audio - amaroK
Video - VLC
rakeshishere
Sep 18, 2006 at 12:40 AM
Anyidea which all media player other than winamp have global hotkeys or shortcut keys as its features
QwertyManiac
Sep 18, 2006 at 12:47 AM
Erm, has no one here ever heard of GOM Player ? I'd Personally prefer it over VLC. Both are very very similar.
tango_cash
Sep 18, 2006 at 1:26 AM
for mp3 =winamp


for all video formats like avi,mpg,divx etc (except dvd)=BSplayer with ace mega codec pack(install proffesional versio)


for dvd =powerdvd
mediator
mediator #17
Sep 18, 2006 at 2:07 AM
Awww.......Just install "Mplayer or Xine with Win32codec" packs and Relax! Nothing else needed!
Akshay
Akshay #18
Sep 18, 2006 at 11:09 AM
Audio - Winamp & Video - VLC.

I prefer VLC over K-Lite coz its low on resources n is less error prone dan mediaplayer.
M
Sep 18, 2006 at 12:28 PM
Yeah, among the one's u asked a vote 4 :
Winamp and Windows MP

Or alternatively u can try - Blaze Pro Media Player ...
Its free and easily avl. 4 downloading on the net
Just search 4 it
it takes a bit time to download but its very nice !
Features : Audio & video Convertor, audio Merger, Player , edito(audio and video) and also tag editor.
kalpik
kalpik #20
Sep 18, 2006 at 3:39 PM
Audio: Amarok
Video: Mplayer/Xine
ayush_chh
ayush_chh #21
Sep 18, 2006 at 7:11 PM
Vishal Gupta said:
My Vote goes to WMP, though Winamp & VLC r also good. :)

me too.....

when talking of media player, it includes both audio and video.....Winamp is the best audio player and VLC i find as one of the best video player although i use power DVD but talking in both the fields.....WMP is the best....:)
jz2linkinpark
Sep 18, 2006 at 7:37 PM
Audio:iTunes,winamp
Video:WMP
rajhot
rajhot #23
Sep 26, 2006 at 5:18 PM
audio:winamp
video:gomplayer

gomplayer interface and shortcuts r excellent just like jet audio
JGuru
JGuru #24
Sep 27, 2006 at 12:16 AM
XMMS for MP3, AAC Audio formats.
MPlayer & VLC for playing videos, VCD/DVD etc.,
rakeshishere
Sep 27, 2006 at 2:10 AM
SEE the poll results:D
R
Sep 27, 2006 at 2:23 AM
For AUDIO/MPEG WMP for its SRS WOW effects & for DVD PowerDVD
sabret00the
Sep 27, 2006 at 2:31 AM
Audio:Realplayer Gold V.10

Video:Cyberlink Power DvD V.6

Overall:Windows Media Player 10
clmlbx
clmlbx #28
Sep 27, 2006 at 6:40 AM
windows media player and power dvd is also good .
sysfilez
sysfilez #29
Sep 27, 2006 at 1:11 PM
i use WMP for most of the jobs, but while watching video disc (dvd /cd) i prefer power dvd.
wizrulz
wizrulz #30
Sep 27, 2006 at 1:16 PM
NOTHING IS BEST IN COMPUTER WORLD, IT ALWAYS ONE BEING BETTER THAN OTHER IN SOME FEATURES ;)

But i use VLC and winamp :)
Kiran.dks
Kiran.dks #31
Sep 27, 2006 at 1:17 PM
No MediaMonkey in the poll list? It is one of the popular Audio media player available for free download. Features:
1.Autovolume leveller
2.Simplified Maintainance of library
3.Better management of audio tags
4.Can plugin Winamp to play files

Cheers
P
pokiri #32
Oct 17, 2006 at 7:19 PM
my options will be
1.vlc media player
2.media player classic
3.wmp with k-lite codes installed
sree_shan
sree_shan #33
Oct 22, 2006 at 11:44 PM
no doubt ..... my vote goes to VLC media player
and then i will go for media player classic (an real alternative )
anyway VLC is rocking ....
i can open almost all files by using VLC....

:) :) :)
G
gxsaurav #34
Oct 23, 2006 at 12:09 AM
Winamp for music
Windows Media Player 11 for Videos, since i cannot minimize to tray when i listen to music in it
nvidia Purevideo decoders for DVD decoding
R
rajas #35
Oct 23, 2006 at 12:59 AM
Winamp - Audio
WMP 11 - Video
Power DVD - DVD
VLC - for all other formats(both audio /video. plays practically everything. atleast there is no issue of codec with this).

@gxsaurav: is nVidia purevideo better than power dvd/nero show time or is it feel gud thing that u use it.
G
gxsaurav #36
Oct 23, 2006 at 1:19 AM
Purevideo decoders are just the decoders which use DXVA acceleration, that means my graphic card can accelerate the mpeg2 video, now, i prefer wmp11 for video playback so insted of using powerdvd or anything else, i prefer that only. I had powerdvd 7 installed, but not anymore...cos don't need it
hailgautam
Oct 23, 2006 at 1:58 AM
winamp and power dvd, though u would require other players also.
R
rajas #38
Oct 23, 2006 at 3:24 AM
thanks for your reply. Purevideo
doom_marine
Oct 25, 2006 at 2:12 PM
Windows Media Player really nice and simple to use

For DVD though PowerDVD is the best
DukeNukem
DukeNukem #40
Oct 25, 2006 at 2:20 PM
STHSDvD Player Rocks Brothers, it will leave all Players Hiding there faces.

Benefits
>Play WMV/RM/AVI/MPG/MOV Format
>Can Trim videos
>play any condition CD/DVD (Dont take it Tooooo literally)
>Support Many Audio Format
>Pluggins Facilities

Believe me These are very Few
samrulez
samrulez #41
Oct 25, 2006 at 9:35 PM
To be frank...it depends on your pre amplifier.....i.e the sound card.....if you have a nice Creative or Yahama sound card then it will sound good on most of the players....but if one is using a crappy on board sound.....you might have to optimize it,,,for it to sound better...


Quick Time sounds the best, WMP 11 follows and then Winamp but with a equalizer ...
Tech Geek
Tech Geek #42
Oct 25, 2006 at 9:47 PM
Wmp 11
Real Player
n2casey
n2casey #43
Oct 25, 2006 at 11:11 PM
For Audio - WMP and iTunes

For Video - VLC and Zoom Player
thewisecrab
Oct 27, 2006 at 2:25 PM
WMP 11 Beta 2 Rocks..........
Cool G5
Cool G5 #45
Oct 27, 2006 at 2:45 PM
Winamp !!!!!!!!!!!!
Zeeshan Quireshi
Oct 27, 2006 at 3:11 PM
winamp is dead now , WMP n VLC ( iTunes too ) rule now , winamp's days are gone
DukeNukem
DukeNukem #47
Oct 27, 2006 at 3:15 PM
Zeeshan Quireshi said:
winamp is dead now , WMP n VLC ( iTunes too ) rule now , winamp's days are gone

REALLY BROTHER IAM REALLY SHOCKED!!!
What Makes You Say That ????
papai_mcc
papai_mcc #49
Oct 30, 2006 at 8:37 AM
Audio -> winamp
Video-> cyberlink power DVD
mAYHEM
mAYHEM #50
Oct 31, 2006 at 11:54 AM
Video : MPlayer+MPUI and MPC+ffdshow
Audio : Foobar2000
shaunak
shaunak #51
Oct 31, 2006 at 12:27 PM
Best presentation and playback: Windows media player.
Best format support: VLC media player.
satyamy
satyamy #52
Oct 31, 2006 at 12:58 PM
Window Media Player = 19Votes Including Mine
busyanuj
busyanuj #53
Oct 31, 2006 at 4:19 PM
windows media player 11 rocks.
jal_desai
jal_desai #54
Oct 31, 2006 at 7:50 PM
why use different players for different formats.... download all plugins for WMP and use K-Lite Pack.. i have abandoned WinAMP years ago
Tech Geek
Tech Geek #55
Oct 31, 2006 at 8:05 PM
Wmp10
P
Nov 28, 2006 at 3:35 AM
K-lite mega codec pack with Media player classic...... this combination of codecs and MPC is great
manas
manas #57
Nov 28, 2006 at 9:23 AM
Windows Media Player 11 rocks.....
tarey_g
tarey_g #58
Nov 28, 2006 at 10:21 AM
Klite pack installed
Audio/video = WMP
MOV/MP4 = VLC
overclocker
Nov 28, 2006 at 1:18 PM
Windows Media Player...... I always use this media player and BSPlayer Pro another one which I like very much..
kirtan
kirtan #60
Nov 30, 2006 at 1:02 AM
WMP for me
prem4u
prem4u #61
Nov 30, 2006 at 2:32 AM
I generally use WMP..
But VLC is great..:cool:
gg_3000
gg_3000 #62
Nov 30, 2006 at 8:11 PM
iTunes 7 jus rocks!! Plus i own an iPod.. Hence that suits me best!! Also, if u hav a well organized library, WMP11 and iTunes 7 are the best options..

For video, i would prefer VLC.. the default skin of VLC is quite boring.. but tons of skins r available on the net!:D
T
titun #63
Nov 30, 2006 at 8:15 PM
BS Player Pro with Klite Mega Codec Pack installed :)
ravi_9793
ravi_9793 #64
Nov 30, 2006 at 10:14 PM
for everything...WMP is all time best
QwertyManiac
Dec 1, 2006 at 6:21 PM
MPC for Video.
WMP 11 for Music.
P
Dec 1, 2006 at 7:00 PM
WMP 11 anyday. plays almost all the file formats that you may encounter including realmedia
outlaw
outlaw #68
Dec 3, 2006 at 9:37 AM
windows media player = ease of use ; eye candy

VLC= format support
Y
yogeshm02 #69
Dec 5, 2006 at 7:56 PM
Hey, you will get it soon, I'm coding it. :cool:
Vyasram
Vyasram #70
Dec 5, 2006 at 8:08 PM
wmp rite now, vlc comes second
optumsprime
Dec 5, 2006 at 8:39 PM
AUDIO= JET AUDIO
VIDEO= K-lite codec pack & VLC PLAYER
webgenius
webgenius #72
Dec 5, 2006 at 10:22 PM
audio - winamp
video - vlc player
B
blu_6779 #74
Dec 6, 2006 at 7:51 PM
FFdshow for postprocessing and MPC for playing.
ashisharya
Dec 7, 2006 at 9:48 PM
winamp suits me well
s18000rpm
s18000rpm #76
Dec 7, 2006 at 10:25 PM
Audio: MediaMonkey + WinAmp Combo
Video:VLC Player (for quick viewing/checking), WinAmp, WMP.
Aberforth
Aberforth #77
Dec 8, 2006 at 12:14 AM
Apple iTunes
H
harmik #79
Dec 9, 2006 at 4:49 PM
audio-> Media Player Classic (4rm K-Lite Codec Pack)... bt it lacks good Media Library feature. so if i need media library, i use Winamp (bt it uses lots of resources)

video-> Media Player Classic or VLC(if format doesnt work in MPlayer...
H
Jul 20, 2008 at 2:53 PM
Video -- SMPlayer -- better than VLC, plays more format than VLC, CPU usage a little less than VLC.
*smplayer.sourceforge.net/
Audio -- RealPlayer and WMP 11 rocks