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Zoom Player Home Free 8.1.6
Editor's review =
"Zoom Player Home =
Free - the=20
best media player"
Reviewed by Nathan=20
Gelen on
Version tested: 8
-
Size:
8.04 = MB -
License:
Freeware -
OS:
Windows, = Other -
Price:
-
Publisher:
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Updated:
21 Apr 2012 -
Downloads:
700 = (21 last=20 week)
Overview
Anyone who has ever tried to watch media files (video, audio, etc.) = on the=20 computer has probably been confronted with deciding on one of the myriad=20 of player programs available, each with its own specifications, = advantages=20 and setbacks. Without a doubt, the numerous players can definitely make = the=20 selection very confusing, especially if you are not familiar with the = individual=20 roles of different codecs, the effects of certain features on the = rendering of=20 the video file, the improvements a certain player can bring in terms of = picture=20 or sound quality and so on.
In addition, it is very tempting to opt for players that do not = utilize=20 codecs just so you do not have to update them constantly. However, even = though=20 Zoom Player Home Free is a codec based media player, it is also an = incredibly=20 capable and versatile utility and its innovative system will simplify = codec=20 updates and downloads a great deal.
Installation
Packed in a relatively small installation kit (8.1MB), the first step = of the=20 process entails, as usual, taking notice of the terms and agreements = stipulated=20 by the developer. Even though it is free, you are not allowed to modify = the code=20 or the documentation of the Zoom Player. Next, you will need to opt for = either=20 the standard installation (integrating the program in Windows=E2=80=99 = app data=20 directory, advisable for Vista with UAC or limited access X) or the = Legacy=20 installation (singular director, for older versions of Windows like 95, = 98 or=20 ME).
The full installation process entails including it in the Programs = folder,=20 placing a shortcut on the Desktop, adding the streaming database of the = player=E2=80=99s=20 radio station and integrating it in the right click menu requires 56MB. = Be=20 mindful that the program will ask you whether you want to install the Nitro=20 PDF Reader before the installation proceeds. In addition, once it is = on your=20 computer, Zoom Player will search for missing components and codecs and = will=20 require you to download and install them (each component or codec can be = uninstalled via the Install Center later on).
Interface
Refined edges, well-organized menus and sub-menus, Zoom Player Home = Free can=20 constitute a role model for many media players. The typical play, stop, = pause=20 buttons are located directly underneath the viewing window and, on their = right=20 side, users will find the equalizer and playlist buttons, accompanied by = a third=20 one that opens a more specific part of the menu in the upper section of = the view=20 screen. This button section permits users to connect to radio stations = (an=20 impressive selection), modify the skin of the player, the color settings = of the=20 video, organize the media, as well as many more functions.
Pros
The support for a wide variety of video and audio formats, from the = H264 to=20 DVD, FLAC and many others, the 10 band equalizer that also includes = presets and=20 pre-amplification capabilities, the incredibly high number of = customization=20 capabilities are just a few of the features that recommend Zoom Player = as one of=20 the ideal video and audio rendering utilities.
Cons
Requires downloading quite a few codecs in order to function at = optimal=20 capacity.
Alternatives
Other similar media players include Media=20 Player Classic, GOM=20 Player, VLC=20 and more.
Conclusion
The Zoom Player Home Free is a complex and powerful tool with a high = level of=20 versatility and adaptability that can provide viewers with the ideal = media=20 playback means.
What's new in this version: Minor = update.
Antivirus information
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Zoom=20
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