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[Impressions] Daum Potplayer

Posted by Sunfizz on August 25, 2010
Posted in: applications, Computers, Entertainment, Impressions, Internet, Video. Tagged: , , . 5 comments

It is not as great as I would have suspected, seeing how it is developed by the same creator of KMPlayer.   The internal codecs are definitely superior to KMPlayer’s internal codecs with the fact that it can playback just about anything without hiccups and without relying on external codecs.  On the other hand, KMPlayer requires an external codec like CoreAVC (for less capable machines) to playback 1080P movies, videos, etc.

However, there are still two things that I would like to see before jumping onto the Potplayer bandwagon.

  1. Lack of subtitle options like real time playback support.  Hence subtitle karaoke effects are broken. (Not very good for music videos or animes)
  2. Full english support, especially for the latest versions.

These impressions are currently based on PotPlayer1.5.23507beta (english version).

More info and download link available here

**UPDATE 11/09/10**

In reply to XenonMagazine, I have tried the latest beta for PotPlayer (Daum PotPlayer 1.5.24134) and the two features I mentioned above are still lacking from Potplayer.  Additionally, KMPlayer is still in active development and has a solid foundation to be on par with Potplayer.  When Potplayer incorporates real-time rendering of ssa/ass subtitle support, then I would most likely replace KMPlayer with Potplayer.  For those who do not need real-time subtitle support like karaoke effects, Potplayer is the obvious one step forward from KMPlayer.

Here is a better link to a more updated thread and download information for Potplayer.  Link

[REVIEW] KMPlayer – Best Media Player Ever

Posted by Sunfizz on December 19, 2008
Posted in: Anime, applications, Reviews. Tagged: , , , . Leave a Comment

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Forget using any other media player for your entertainment purposes, this one wins hands down.  I’ve tried numerous media players and came back unsatisfied until I found this excellent piece of freeware.  Apparently, this neat application can basically playback almost any media format without a hitch.  Also, this program only uses the necessary internal codecs so it does not hog any more resources than it really needs to.  Nonetheless, one could most likely setup this media player as a media center application.

Because this program is mostly community driven, one can expect regular updates and timely feedback.  Also, there is a nice slew of incredibly great skins.

If one is still not convinced about how awesome this program is, then check freeware genius’ review that praises its glory.

List of media players that failed my interests

  • Gom Player
  • Video Lan Client (VLC)
  • Media Player Classic
  • Winamp
  • Zoom Player
  • SMPlayer
  • Miro
  • BSPlayer
  • Windows Media Player

For those who only want to play music, check out Foobar2000.  It’s an extremely lightweight and customizable music player.

Other than that, please check out this gem and find out if it holds up to your standards.

Freeware Genius Review: http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/06/30/the-kmplayer-one-media-player-to-rule-them-all/

File Download: http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/video_players/kmplayer.cfm