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  <pubdate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:32:15 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[CrazyTalk 5.0]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/43000/43489/2_crazy1.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>The world of dubbing and lip syncing has come a long way since the days when high-pitched voice actors would jabber away in not-so-perfect harmony to Japanese Kung Fu fighters in the martial arts movies of the 1970s. In fact, digital animation technology has improved so much that it’s now possible to animate your own talking heads from your home PC.</p>
<p>CrazyTalk Media Studio promises to give you all the tools you need to import images and photographs before quickly applying mouth, head and eye movement to create realistic looking avatars and fun animations. At first we were a little dubious about the value of such a product, but were soon pleasantly surprised by the power of the utility.</p>
<p>Granted, our initial efforts were limited to taking pictures of friends and giggling inanely as they repeated audio clips from famous movies or songs. These first experiments were a little clunky to say the least and looked far from realistic when we relied on the automatic lip-syncing functionality. However, once you delve deeper into the settings, you start to realize that you can actually produce some impressive animations.</p>
<p>With enough tinkering you can customize everything from the teeth in the character’s mouth to their facial movements and their range of movement. Best of all is the built-in timeline, which gives you complete control of the animation and sound, much as you would do in Flash, or a video-editing suite. Complete with alpha channel support, the program is ideal for producing talking presenters to welcome visitors to your web site or presentations. The simple-to-use export facilities allow you to save to a range of formats whether as a media file, email attachment or a personalized greeting. </p>
<p>There are a few flaws with the program that are a little frustrating, but they fail to prevent CrazyTalk Media Studio from being a great program. Minor niggles are the lack of MP3 audio import support, and the relatively low number of preset templates and characters. The app does have a fairly steep learning curve but it’s good fun to use and is surprisingly powerful.</p><p>Download <a title="CrazyTalk 5.0" href="http://crazytalk.en.softonic.com"><strong>CrazyTalk 5.0</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[UseNeXT 4.81]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/57000/57003/2_usenext1.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>When it comes to P2P file sharing, eMule usually wins hands down but UseNeXT is an interesting, slightly more sophisticated offering which has a lot to offer.</p>
<p>For starters, depending on your connection, it can be remarkably quick. You can download at speeds of up to 25 Mbps with DSL/Cable and it¡s pretty constant rather than the fluctuations you often get with such services. The network also prides itself on security over it's rivals such as Limewire and eMule - with ISPs continually cracking down on users, UseNeXT promises users far more anonymity than most.</p>
<p>The Usenet archives are supposedly some of the biggest in the world - more than 300 Terabytes of data available at all times and they claim that around 2,000 Gigabytes of new files are added daily. The problem in the past was that UseNeXT used to be a very complicated affair that only tech geeks can handle. However, nowadays, it's been simplified to such an extent that eMule, Limewire and other P2P users will feel more than comfortable with it. </p>
<p><b>While it can't possibly hope to compete with the reach and depth of the major P2P networks, UseNeXT offers an impressive selection with some super fast downloads.</b></p><p>Download <a title="UseNeXT 4.81" href="http://usenext.en.softonic.com"><strong>UseNeXT 4.81</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Gallery Designer 1.0.9]]></title>
   <link>http://gallery-designer.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/52000/52163/2_gallery_designer_02.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Most multimedia publishing programs only allow you to publish one type of format be it photos, video or audio - Gallery Designer allows you to publish all 3 at once and does all the HTML coding for you.</p>
<p>Everything is explained and taken step by step until your gallery is online with no further effort required on your part. To get going, first of all you're asked which image files you want to upload. Secondly, you're asked what title you want to give the album and the layout parameters - how big, what style etc. Then, you simply click "Build" and the software whizzes into action building a perfect HTML gallery, complete with thumbnails, for publishing on the net.</p>
<p>Once ready, you are given detailed control over exactly how you want the gallery to look such as by changing the thumbnails to full image size, the titles, layout gallery style, border colors etc. If you see another gallery online that you like developed using Gallery Designer, you can even borrow that template or alternatively, design your own.</p>
<p><b>With support for for a wide range of video and photo formats and even support for text files, Gallery Designer takes the pain out of coding your own online gallery.</b></p><p>Download <a title="Gallery Designer 1.0.9" href="http://gallery-designer.en.softonic.com"><strong>Gallery Designer 1.0.9</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Nero 8.3.6.0]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/7000/7595/2_n1.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Nero is a mammoth multimedia solution that does just about everything from CD and DVD burning to audio and video editing. This latest version is a bit of a disappointment as it doesn't really bring anything drastically new from version 7. The main improvements are an updated design and reinforced security. Let’s look around at the features available in Nero 8.</p>
<p>This latest version is Windows Vista certified and if you have Microsoft’s latest OS installed you’ll be able to enjoy the Nero sidebar gadget and sleek, clear Vista interface, such as the “Glass” window for StartSmart. Nero Home, the multimedia manager with a DVD menu-like interface, has been slightly improved. Apart from handling all your photos, videos and songs it can also play radio stations and, if you have a TV card set up,  play and record TV stations. Furthermore, Nero can stream content to your brand new Xbox 360.</p>
<p>The StartSmart interface is your gateway to all the Nero tools. You can select the individual applications from the left sided menu or choose the file you want to work with (data, audio, photo and video or backup) from the main menu. It’s best to choose the disc type, CD or DVD from the drop-down menu at the top to get the most relevant possibilities. Even though StartSmart gives quick access to all the Nero applications, we found the whole interface too small and cluttered. The window can’t be resized and you need to scroll through to find the tools you need. RSS feeds added to version 8 feel a bit clumsy. They don't show items in a proper feed list and only seem to link back to the Nero help and support pages.</p>
<p>Before it became a full multimedia suite though, Nero was renowned for its burning tools, essentially due to its flagship program, Nero Burning ROM. With it, you can adjust the disc type, set restrictions and control the writing speed. SecurDisc technology has also been added in the latest version to encrypt your CDs or DVDs. If you don’t want to get bogged down in the details, use Nero Express instead to burn your project and design your own disc cover quickly.</p>
<p>Another of the classic Nero apps that has been improved is Nero Showtime. This DVD player boasts support for HD-DVD and Blu-Ray, and will save you from upgrading when these formats become the norm. Just use Nero InfoTool beforehand to check if your system can handle these new formats. The program has also seen the introduction of AVCHD playback and authoring technology used in camcorder videos. Support for Windows Media Format DRM is also part of the deal and you can encode videos to play on your iPod, mobile or PlayStation Portable (PSP) thanks to Nero Recode.</p>
<p>Nero’s strength lies in the wealth of multimedia tools it offers to users. You can do just about everything from managing your media to burning CDs and DVDs or editing and watching high quality videos. The latest release has added a number of significant improvements to handle all the latest technological advances like Windows Vista, iPods or the Xbox 360.</p>
<p>Ironically, Nero´s power also contributes to its downfall. Nero packs so many applications into one package that it’s very easy for the common user to get lost in the menus. The size of the suite(600 MBs) and its draining of PC resources also means that you’ll need a high-spec PC to run it smoothly.</p>
<p>It's a bit surprising that Nero decided to jump to version 8 as there's nothing really that new in this latest outing. Once more, Nero will cater to those users looking for a full multimedia suite and not worried about eating up their PC's resources.</p><p>Download <a title="Nero 8.3.6.0" href="http://nero.en.softonic.com"><strong>Nero 8.3.6.0</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[iTunes 7.7.1]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/30000/30110/2_i2.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Mac users are often said to be the most loyal customers in the computer market, but that's because they have very good reasons, such as iTunes, to stick to Apple products. And if I were in your shoes, I wouldn't miss the opportunity to have this application on my Windows PC.</p>
<p>iTunes has become one of the most popular music managers available today. When you run it for the first time, you can choose your music folders or let the program take care of everything. Then you can keep on adding new music, videos, podcasts and other multimedia elements from various sources and – of course - synchronize all this content with your iPod or iPhone thanks to a perfectly seamless integration.</p>
<p>Managing your iTunes library is a piece of cake. The program's interface is simple and straightforward, plus there are right-click shortcuts and keyboard hotkeys for many tasks. You can view extended information about each track and edit their tags, give them a score with the iTunes star ranking tool and comfortably browse through your collection with the amazing Cover Flow system. And for those of you who work in a LAN environment, the great news is that you can share your music libraries with your network mates.</p>
<p>One thing I particularly like of iTunes as music manager is its ability to create playlists. The Smart Playlist tool enables you to create almost any kind of playlist based on just about any criteria you set: artist, genre, date added, star ranking or even the number of times you've played each song. Another great playlist is the so called Party Shuffle, which comes in very handy when you invite some friends over to your place. You can then leave iTunes working as a DJ and play music on its own, but if you drop by the PC at any time, you can freely add more songs to the list or rearrange them in any way.</p>
<p>However, if there's something where iTunes is not perfect yet, that's the player function. You may disagree here, but I think the iTunes player falls too short, especially when compared to its music manager side. It does have some interesting features, like the Smart shuffle function and crossfading playback, but I still find it too simple. The visual effects in the Viewer window are particularly poor. I also missed the ability to control the player from anywhere with global hotkeys, which is great if you listen to music while you're working on the PC with other apps. Fortunately there are some plug-ins that cover this need.</p>
<p>In all, despite these slight flaws, iTunes is probably the best choice to manage your music collection –and that includes Windows users.</p><p>Download <a title="iTunes 7.7.1" href="http://itunes.en.softonic.com"><strong>iTunes 7.7.1</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[BSPlayer Free 2.28.964]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/16000/16261/2_bsplayer01.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Sometimes I prefer watching movies and TV series on the computer rather than doing it on the couch. The image quality in my PC monitor is better and I can handle more formats than just DVD.</p>
<p>Of course, I need a good video player in order to enjoy my favorite movies at their most, and my choice is no other than BSPlayer. This great video player features anything you need to watch movies or any other kind of video on your PC. It supports all popular video formats (and audio as well, in case you were wondering) and though its basic interface is not really the nicest one I've seen, you can easily customize it with skins.</p>
<p>BSPlayer supports video subtitles, takes screenshots of movie currently playing, lets you create bookmarks and chapters to move along videos more easily and has also support for plug-ins. I especially liked the way you can control playback, either by using keyboard shortcuts or simply your mouse: one click to stop the video, two clicks to go full screen, mouse wheel to raise or low the volume…</p>
<p>The only thing I didn't like was the fact that, being a free version, you're obliged to install an adware element on your PC that displays ads from time to time while you're browsing the way. It's a safe app that doesn't compromise your privacy, but still it's not my cup of tea. I guess it's just the price you have to pay for having such a great video player for free.</p>
<p><b>BSPlayer lets you enjoy your favorite movies on the PC with a wide range of features (subtitles, screenshots, bookmarks and more) provided you're willing to accept some ads on your desktop.</b></p><p>Download <a title="BSPlayer Free 2.28.964" href="http://bsplayer.en.softonic.com"><strong>BSPlayer Free 2.28.964</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[HiDownload Pro 7.18]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/25000/25281/2_25281.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>The quest for ever increasing download speed is like a quest for the holy grail and HiDownload attempts to reach nirvana through mutli-threading.</p>
<p>HiDownload is basically a multi-threaded download manager that allows you to download individual files (or lists of files) from web and FTP sites to get the most out of your broadband or dial-up connection. The program supports multimedia streaming with all important pause and resume features which allow you to download movies, music and capture streaming video at your own pace or to avoid disappointment if you suffer a broken connection. In addition, it provides all the standard features of a download manager, including scheduling, a drop basket, download history, clipboard monitoring, download categories as well as zip previews and more.<br />To look at, the interface is nothing special but it does clearly display your current downloads plus a browser window in the left hand pane from where you can locate files on your hard drive. The big question is, does it really speed-up downloads then? Well, as an alternative download manager for either IE or Firefox, it's certainly a better option giving you much greater control over how your downloads work. However, the actual speed differences are negligible and depend greatly on the state of your connection and that of the server delivering the file.</p>
<p><b>As an alternative download manager for your browser, HiDownload is a decent choice but don't expect it to perform miracles on your download speeds.</b></p><p>Download <a title="HiDownload Pro 7.18" href="http://hidownload.en.softonic.com"><strong>HiDownload Pro 7.18</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[JetAudio Basic 7.1.0]]></title>
   <link>http://jetaudio.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/4000/4376/2_jetaudio_main.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>If you're looking for not only a media player but also a recorder aswell, then JetAudio basic is a super solid solution that's packed with features.</p>
<p>It's secret lies in the ability to not only reproduce formats but convert them and even record audio and video. You can convert among all the major audio file formats and convert analog audio to various formats. There are also several visualization features including Sound2Vision tag editing for MP3, OGG, and WMA files plus you can add basic sound effects including wide, reverb, and x-bass. It would have been nice to have had a few more sound effects here but it's not really big on graphic equaliser effects. You can control the speed of audio playback and also perform cross-fading between two songs which is useful if you want to use it as a party and turn yourself into your own DJ. There a re a few skins to change - there should be more - and karaoke fans are not left behind either as there is an options to used synchronised lyrics with kareoke audio files. You can even search for lyrics via "Leo's Lyric Database" although the number of songs is very limited and sometimes the lyrics aren't correct anyway.</p>
<p><b>A very useful all round player for anyone that would like to do more than just playback their audio files.</b></p><p>Download <a title="JetAudio Basic 7.1.0" href="http://jetaudio.en.softonic.com"><strong>JetAudio Basic 7.1.0</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Kantaris 0.3.6]]></title>
   <link>http://kantaris.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/63000/63757/2_kantaris02.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Kantaris is a polished multimedia player that enables you to play files in a wide variety of formats. It features a simple but nicely designed interface with not many configuration options which makes it very easy to use.</p>
<p>Videos can be played in full screen mode with control panel only appearing when you move the mouse. As for music, Kantaris offers four visualization modes that add a touch of color to your songs. However we noticed that if you show the playlist, the visualization is not properly centered. Another problem we had with the playlist is the fact that you can only add tracks one by one.</p><p>Download <a title="Kantaris 0.3.6" href="http://kantaris.en.softonic.com"><strong>Kantaris 0.3.6</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Morpheus Basic 5.5.1]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/14000/14111/2_m1.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Morpheus is one of those age old P2P applications and, with support for Gnutella, eDonkey, Bittorrent and many others, probably the most versatile you can find on the market. The new version aims to turn the P2P client into the ultimate multimedia application. Does it succeed?</p>
<p>Morpheus has gone through a complete facelift and the new version brings a newer interface. The window is divided into 4 tabs: search results, my files, podcasts and Morpheus online, giving you an idea of what it considers important. A pane on the left side allows you to create playlists or keep track of searches and videos – although strangely  not music. Morpheus lets you also sync all your downloaded files to import them automatically to iTunes. Oddly enough, the chat tool is now hidden at the top of the interface, next to help and preferences. </p>
<p>Morpheus wants to appear as a multifaceted app, not just a simple P2P program. It includes an embedded browser, Morpheus Online, from which you can check-out the internet or find new files to share while you’re downloading. This is particularly useful when you’re looking for new podcasts. By clicking on the podcast page button in the podcasts tab, you will be taken to Morpheus’ own podcast library. While it’s not as star studded as the iTunes library, it’s full of varied and original content. The podcast tab is wisely divided into podcast and episodes, so you can browse through what you’ve downloaded. However we were quite confused by the whole podcast downloading procedure. The progress bar is hidden in the file window of the My Files tab. Why didn’t Morpheus leave this in the podcast section?</p>
<p>Morpheus has also beefed-up its security. You can now select your antivirus application to automatically scan downloaded files. The program also includes solid parental control so you can enter hazardous terms into the block list to avoid your kids searching for violent or pornographic material. You can also add a password to make sure you control who has access to Morpheus. The application also introduces UDP technology to improve the performance of downloads and allow secure file sharing between 2 firewall protected PCs.</p>
<p>This new version comes with many interesting enhancements, but not enough to get us overexcited. Add to that the many drawbacks we found in the application. The interface for example is way too clunky, and it’s safe to say that lies in the two large ads at the top and the bottom of the program (which disappear if you buy the Pro version). The “My Files” tab has an additional file window at the bottom, which adds to the confusion in the interface. The one click burning function is something we were eager to try out but was nowhere to be seen.</p>
<p>However hard Morpheus tries at integrating cool features like web browsing or podcasting, we figure the application should only be used for what it’s good at i.e.P2P downloading. The program gives access to all the P2P networks, even Bittorrent, and the new version introduces safer and quicker transfer thanks to UDP technology. The other extra features in the application like the library structure or web browser felt a bit awkward, and therefore failed at turning the program into a true multimedia application. Let’s hope Morpheus gets it right in the future.</p><p>Download <a title="Morpheus Basic 5.5.1" href="http://morpheus.en.softonic.com"><strong>Morpheus Basic 5.5.1</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[FileCroc 1.0.1.3006]]></title>
   <link>http://filecroc.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/65000/65918/2_croc4.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>The hoo-hah surrounding the closure of Napster all those years ago now seems like a distant memory. At the time, users were literally crying that they would no longer be able to share files for nothing over the Internet. As it turned out, they needn't have worried because since then we've seen countless P2P clients come and go. Aside from being the world's first radio-enabled  peer-to-peer software, FileCroc doesn't bring anything new to the table, however, it does combine a wealth of useful features with a smart GUI.</p>
<p>With shades of Ares about it, FileCroc works through a decentralised network with more than 50 million users, meaning that you invariably find what you're looking for and transfer times are pretty quick. It can even be used to download Torrent files, giving it extra bonus points in my book. Thanks to its drag-and-drop control method, it's dead easy to start sharing files with the program from the get-go.</p>
<p>Besides just giving you a platform to share files, FileCroc also includes a smart chat facility, with the ability to create your own rooms and host files within them. You also get a neat built-in player that lets you preview and play songs before they download. I've heard some grumblings before about an adware toolbar called 'Navelex,' which installs automatically with the client, but I found no sign of it in this version.</p>
<p><b>If you want a fully-featured P2P client with a fast search facility then FileCroc could be just the thing you're looking for.</b></p><p>Download <a title="FileCroc 1.0.1.3006" href="http://filecroc.en.softonic.com"><strong>FileCroc 1.0.1.3006</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Breeze Light Edition 5.4.5]]></title>
   <link>http://breeze-light-edition.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/65000/65555/2_a3.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Breeze Light Edition is a multimedia environment that allows you to connect two streaming broadcasts and perform all the normal functions a TV or Radio producer is able to do. Basically, you can cut from one channel to another, create transitions, control the volume of the channels, record and replay broadcasts and capture images amongst other things.</p>
<p>From the options panel, you can configure the quality of the recordings, define the production values and change the different modes of visualisation as well as synchronise channels.  This is a really useful tool for anyone that needs to analyse video footage such as those that work in security, sports or the arts. It's also a great tool for anyone that wants to create their own TV channel on something like Sopcast. </p>
<p>However, other than that, it's not much use for anything more than taking screenshots of your favourite videos.</p><p>Download <a title="Breeze Light Edition 5.4.5" href="http://breeze-light-edition.en.softonic.com"><strong>Breeze Light Edition 5.4.5</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Zoom Player Standard 5.50 beta 1]]></title>
   <link>http://zoom-player.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/15000/15510/2_zplayer_media.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Zoom Player was originally conceived to fill a void in Multimedia playback. Prior to Zoom Player, playing media files on the PC was either overly simplistic for the Power User or overly cryptic for the common user. Zoom Player tries to both simplify the playback experience for the common user, while giving the Power Users all the tools and interfaces they may require to manipulate their playback environment to their exact specification. To that end, Zoom Player employs a slick and simple user interface, combined with easy to access features while at the same time providing advanced control dialogs over every feature imaginable.</p><p>Download <a title="Zoom Player Standard 5.50 beta 1" href="http://zoom-player.en.softonic.com"><strong>Zoom Player Standard 5.50 beta 1</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[XMPlay 3.4.2]]></title>
   <link>http://xmplay.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/22000/22145/2_22145.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Let’s begin with a very simple question: why should we surrender to the most downloaded software when there are good but not so popular alternatives? Robert Frost said: “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by” which, applied to software, may be translated as “take a risk and use new apps... even if they’re not that famous”. So, if you’re looking for a free, fast, simple MP3 player, and don’t feel like bowing down to Winamp the Almighty, just give XMplay a chance.</p>
<p>The first thing I liked about XMplay is the fact that you don’t need to install it on your system. Just unzip it to whatever folder you like (for example Program Files/XMplay), and you may start enjoying your music right away. The range of file formats supported by XMplay is reasonably wide, including Internet streaming, CD tracks and playlists. Surprisingly, it does not work with video, a feature that other “alternative” players such as KMPlayer do include.</p>
<p>Bearing in mind the large amount of MP3 players available, comparisons are hard to avoid. XMplay does its job and it does it well, without using too many system resources. The interface offers two possible sizes and can be customized with nice skins, a popular feature with users.  But what I really loved is the fact that you can control almost every function in the program by means of shortcuts, which turns out to be very handy if like me, you listen to music whilst working with the computer. No need to maximize the program’s window, look for the appropriate Pause button and click on it every time somebody talks to me: one simple shortcut gets the job done.</p>
<p>But hey, it’s an MP3 player we’re talking about here so, what about the sound quality? In fact, this may be XMplay’s major weakness, as those with a good ear will notice it doesn’t sound as good as other players I have tested so far, particularly Winamp or ALSong. It’s just one weak point, but quite an important one when talking about a program that is intended to play music. Besides, and while this may be precisely its main function, XMplay lacks some extra tasty options that we find in other players, such as the built-in audio converter featured in Spider Player, the Lyrics Viewer included in ALSong or the impressive skins offered by Xion Audio Player.</p>
<p>Summing up, although XMplay will not be able to compete against the “big ones” in the MP3 player market, it’s still a very nice, free application, as long as you don’t ask for high-fidelity sound quality.</p><p>Download <a title="XMPlay 3.4.2" href="http://xmplay.en.softonic.com"><strong>XMPlay 3.4.2</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[iClone 2.0]]></title>
   <link>http://iclone.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/48000/48506/2_i4.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>iClone makes it simple to construct 3D animation featuring customized 3D talking characters you create using iClone's character library and your digital photos. </p>
<p>iClone's 3D movie and content can be exported to deliver exciting 3D animation for your video, web, mobile or screensaver projects. Just a single photograph, recorded or imported audio, and iClone's powerful facial morphing and 3D character animation technology is all you need to begin building personalized 3D avatars as actors, guides, and digital hosts, adding amazing character animation to any multimedia experience.</p>
<p>You can select the surroundings (2D or 3D), accessories, the mouth, the hairdo, different eye color, et cetera.   You control everything from the clothes to body shape.  Once you're finished you can share your creation easily, since the program offers many possibilities for you to export it.</p><p>Download <a title="iClone 2.0" href="http://iclone.en.softonic.com"><strong>iClone 2.0</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Xenorate 2.50.0.0]]></title>
   <link>http://xenorate.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/28000/28031/2_28031.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>More and more compact, multimedia players are a great choice for users: a single application that enables you to play both audio and video, just like Xenorate.</p>
<p>This player features an interface similar to that of other popular players. It allows you to view videos and listen to your favorite music, supporting more than fifty different multimedia formats without having to install external add-ons or plug-ins.</p>
<p>The program offers also a wide range of functions such as:</p>
<p><ul>
<li>Fading effect</li>
<li>Suppor for skins</li>
<li>10-band equalizer</li>
<li>Support for hotkeys</li>
<li>Video image quality control</li>
<li>Several image ratio presets</li>
<li>Can play video in window mode, full screen or even as desktop wallpaper</li>
</ul></p><p>Download <a title="Xenorate 2.50.0.0" href="http://xenorate.en.softonic.com"><strong>Xenorate 2.50.0.0</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Complete Home Library 6.0.4]]></title>
   <link>http://complete-home-library.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/61000/61475/2_libr4.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Create and control multiple libraries of both hard-copy materials and electronic files. Enter podcasts, music and other audio files into audio libraries using the range of audio editing and playback features. </p>
<p>Enter graphics of all types and view/edit/manipulate them using the range of graphics features. Develop personal or lending libraries of hard-copy books, DVDs, CDs, Contents of filing cabinets.</p><p>Download <a title="Complete Home Library 6.0.4" href="http://complete-home-library.en.softonic.com"><strong>Complete Home Library 6.0.4</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[AC'97 Audio Codec A3.83]]></title>
   <link>http://ac97-audio-codec.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/49000/49277/2_in-10.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>The ALC650 is an 18-bit, full duplex AC'97 2.2 compatible stereo audio CODEC designed for PC multimedia systems, including host/soft audio and AMR/CNR based designs. The ALC650 incorporates proprietary converter technology to achieve a high SNR, greater than 90 dB. The ALC650 AC'97 CODEC supports multiple CODEC extensions with independent variable sampling rates and built-in 3D effects.</p>
<p>The ALC650 CODEC provides two pairs of stereo outputs with independent volume controls, a mono output, and multiple stereo and mono inputs, along with flexible mixing, gain and mute functions to provide a complete integrated audio solution for PCs. The digital interface circuitry of the ALC650 CODEC operates from a 5V/3.3V power supply with EAPD (External Amplifier Power Down) control for use in notebook and PC applications.</p>
<p>The ALC650 integrates a 50mW/20ohm headset audio amplifier into the CODEC, which can save BOM costs. The ALC650 also supports an AC'97 2.2 compliant SPDIF out function which allows easy connection from the PC to consumer electronic products, such as AC3 decoder/speaker and mini disk.</p>
<p>The ALC650 CODEC supports host/soft audio from Intel 810/815/820/845 chipsets as well as audio controller based VIA/SIS/ALI chipsets. Bundled Windows series drivers (Win95/98/ME/2000/XP/NT) and sound effect utilities (supporting Karaoke, emulation of 26 sound environments, and 5-band equalizer) provide a more comprehensive entertainment package for PC users. Finally, internal PLL circuits generate required timing signals, eliminating the need for external clocking devices.</p>
<p>Features: 	</p>
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<li>High-performance CODEC with high S/N ratio (&gt;90 dB)</li><li>18-bit ADC and 20-bit DAC resolution</li><li>Compliant with AC'97 2.2 specifications</li><li>18-bit stereo full-duplex CODEC with independent and variable sampling rate</li><li>4 analog line-level stereo inputs with 5-bit volume control: LINE_IN, CD, VIDEO, AUX</li><li>2 analog line-level mono inputs: PC_BEEP, PHONE_IN</li><li>Mono output with 5-bit volume control</li><li>Stereo output with 5-bit volume control</li><li>6 channel slot selectable DAC output for multi-channel applications</li><li>2 MIC inputs, which are software selectable</li><li>Power management capabilities</li><li>3D Stereo enhancement</li><li>Embedded 50mW/20ohm OP at front LINE output</li><li>External amplifier power down capability</li><li>Digital S/PDIF output</li><li>Digital S/PDIF input (ALC650 Rev. E or later)</li><li>No external crystal/clock required</li><li>Supports 1 general purpose I/O pin</li><li>Power supply: digital: 3.3V; analog: 5V/3.3V</li><li>Standard 48-pin LQFP package</li>
</ul></p><p>Download <a title="AC'97 Audio Codec A3.83" href="http://ac97-audio-codec.en.softonic.com"><strong>AC'97 Audio Codec A3.83</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[SesamTV Media Center 2.1]]></title>
   <link>http://sesamtv-media-center.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/56000/56137/2_screen_radio.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Today, technology brings the end of the boring, complicated, and "un-TVfriendly" PC interface. SesamTV has developed an interface that stands out for its clearness, its efficiency, its friendliness, and -- last but not least -- the fun it brings to the multimedia experience.</p>
<h3>Home</h3>
<p class="indented">Access to SesamTV™ Media Center players and to the playlist. It’s possibility to add external shortcuts to other PC software on Main Menu list, as well as to personalize all skins.</p>
	<br /><h3>Television</h3>
<p class="indented">Watch, record and pause Live TV(time-shifting). TV tuner card is needed (see the list of cards).</p>
	<br /><h3>Audio player</h3>
<p class="indented">Listen music files (MP3) from your PC, play if from CD or USB connected device. List files by artist, album or style. Automatically extracted ID3V2 tags to get information on artist, album and music style. Create music Playlist. Turn on a full screen visualisations, synchronized with the music.</p>
	<br /><h3>Video player</h3>
<p class="indented">View all the video file from your PC, play them from CD or USB connected device. List files by date or name. All the video file types are supported if the right codec is installed (DivX, Xvid, MPEG, WMF,…).</p>
	<br /><h3>DVD player</h3>
<p class="indented">Replace for classical DVD player. Full screen or adaptable window size display. Video controls - play, pause, stop, forward, rewind and navigate through the menu with the remote control.</p>
	<br /><h3>Photo album</h3>
<p class="indented">Create photo albums. Supported formats - jpg, bmp... List files by date or name. Make a full screen slideshow with background music.</p>
	<br /><h3>My Programs</h3>
<p class="indented">Add PC software shortcuts to SesamTV™ Media Center interface. Control them remotely with personalised remote control buttons (using IRAssistant).</p>
	<br /><h3>Internet Radios</h3>
<p class="indented">Free access to Internet radios from ComFM. You also can add manually your own radios.</p>
	<br /><h3>Playlist</h3>
<p class="indented">Creation of audio/video playlists. Management of the items in the playlist. Shuffle mode. Recording and loading of playlists.</p>
	<br /><h3>Remote control</h3>
<p class="indented">Optimised for a remote control use. Access all the features with only 5 buttons (arrows + OK). Quick access to main features (play, pause, rewind, full screen, TV out,...).</p><p>Download <a title="SesamTV Media Center 2.1" href="http://sesamtv-media-center.en.softonic.com"><strong>SesamTV Media Center 2.1</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Winamp TV 1.9 Beta 13]]></title>
   <link>http://winamp-tv.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/33000/33145/2_33145.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>TV and FM radio channels are saved a s small files which can be enqueued in a playlist, added to the music library or just played one by one. To change a channel, you only have to change the track in Winamp: so you can arrange the channels any way you like, you can have Winamp or a general purpose plugin randomize them for you, or make different playlists with e.g. preferred selections of channels for the morning or evening. Every channel has its own settings for the video adjustments, the TV system used, stereo/SAP audio and volume.</p>
<p>The plugin lets you run the sound of the TV or radio stations through Winamp's equalizer, DSP and output plugin. You can use this to get better sound, or to correct problems with a channel (using the automatic equalizer settings). The video can be output in a separate window with captioned or thin frame, or just attached to Winamp's video window. The plugin can also use the Video Mixing Renderers which avoids the problems associated with overlays (i.e. problems in multi-monitor setups and multiple applications trying to display video), and lets you select different de-interlace options, or use the comprehensive on-screen menus.</p><p>Download <a title="Winamp TV 1.9 Beta 13" href="http://winamp-tv.en.softonic.com"><strong>Winamp TV 1.9 Beta 13</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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