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    Windows Media Player 10

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ReverendDC, Sep 9, 2004.

  1. ReverendDC

    ReverendDC Notebook Deity

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    What does everyone think of the new WMP 10? I personally like the redesigned interface, but it is still godawful in terms of DVD playback.
     
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  2. Underpantman

    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yeah I upgraded a few days ago. It does look nicer, but I don't really use it that much anyway...it plays the joke email avi's fine !!? I use powerDVD 5 for me dvds, and musicmatch for mp3's, although just got an ipod and i'm liking the itunes software quite a bit.
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  3. hondo2

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    I like it so far- I use PowerDVD for DVD playback. Overall, it is huge improvement over WMP 9.

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  4. ReverendDC

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    I personally dislike MusicMatch intensely. It needs way too much of the system resources. I use Quintessential Player, a free player based on Winamp. It is skinnable, and uses far fewer resources for MP3s and streaming.
     
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  5. djxtamster

    djxtamster Notebook Consultant

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    WMP 10 ain't bad. It finally has better features to rip music and to play music as well. Musicmatch has to go [ :D]

    Fujitsu S6210: PentiumM 1.6Ghz 1GB DDR333 RAM 7K60 Hard Drive
     
    djxtamster, Sep 11, 2004
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  6. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I installed 10 twice and ended up doing a system restore. The installation just hung at a certain point and would not continue. I'll probably try again later.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Sep 11, 2004
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