On December 31st 2000, Zoom Player version 1.00 was released.
Since that date, it has grown into one of the most solid and diverse Media Playback software on the market today.
This page presents to you some of the reviews Zoom Player has received over the years on Internet sites and in
the printed press. We will try to comment on each review, as not all of them are completely accurate. Sadly,
Inmatrix is rarely fact-checked consulted when these reviews are written.
The reviews are split into multiple sections, HTPC (Home Theater Personal Computer), Comparison & Testing and
Additional Reviews (usually referencing any other aspect of Zoom Player).
As some servers may not remain on-line over the years, we have included a Web Archive MHT file of the article
for backup purposes.
Freenet.de reviews Zoom Player Beta v4.10 - (MHT Archive).
This German article features a very complete in-depth review of the new 4.10 Beta version of Zoom Player, released 12/2004.
Zoom Player received a very respectable mark with a 93% (out of a 100) score.
The included MHT Archive link contains only the first page of this review.
HAL-PC reviews Zoom Player v4.03 - (MHT Archive).
This one-page article paints a general overview of the myriad of functions and qualities Zoom Player possesses.
Despite not going into great detail, the reviewer manages to touch most reasons for which Zoom Player was created,
deeming Zoom Player "...a better DVD player than the better known PowerDVD and WinDVD".
A must-read review.
WinPlanet Reviews Zoom Player v4.0x.
WinPlanet gives Zoom Player a good review, going into some of the features and laying out in simple terms the goals
Zoom Player achieves and the details behind its driving force.
ZDnet reviews Zoom Player v4.03.
ZDnet has awarded Zoom Player v4.03 with 10 Editor's Rating points ("Perfect"). The editor's review highlights some of his favorite Zoom Player features, as well as praises the vast support our users can get through our website.
Freenet.de reviews Zoom Player v3.30 - (MHT Archive).
This German article is an intense 19 page review of DVD, Streaming and Media playback software for the PC. They only
included Zoom Player in the media player category as the DVD category was reserved for players that come with built-in
MPEG-2 Decoders.
The review includes a massive comparison chart which is not entirely accurate as Inmatrix was not consulted and some
of the features marked as missing are actually included in Zoom Player. Even so, Zoom Player won the highest marks
with a 92% (out of a 100) score. The included MHT Archive link contains only the Zoom Player section of this review.
Chip.de reviews Zoom Player v3.10 - (MHT Archive).
Chip.de has a 14-Page review of all the major media players on the market (in German). Zoom Player is the hands-down
winner of this extensive review. The review's major gripe against Zoom Player is slow seeking, something that is not
actually determined by the Player, but rather the components used to decode a playing video. There are also a few
inaccuracies in the feature listing, but nothing really major.
The included MHT Archive link contains only the Conclusion section of this review.
German FreeNET Discusses DVD Players.
This 7-Page article (In German) discusses the available DVD Player solutions. It's a bit old and the screenshot of
Zoom Player is obviously not from a recent version.
HTPCnews.com Tutorial for enhancing image quality through FFDShow.
An extensive tutorial on enhancing video image quality using FFDShow as an Image Post-Processor through Zoom Player.
This tutorial is mostly Home Theater PC DVD centered, but the information within can be applied to
image enhancement / post processing in general.
RIO NERGO Reviews Zoom Player v3.31.
This Argentine magazine reviews PC Media Players and gives Zoom Player a glowing review and top marks over competing
media players.
LinternAute reviews Zoom Player v3.10 - (MHT Archive).
This french review gives Zoom Player 5 out of 5 stars. The reviewer didn't like the old Zoom Player skin (which has since
been cleaned and streamlined in future versions), but gave rave reviews with regards to the features and simplicity of use.
Ratiatum.com compares Zoom Player v2.90 to BSPlayer - (MHT Archive).
Ratiatum.com has a 4-Page comparison between BSPlayer and Zoom Player in French. The review didn't like the skin at the
time. Zoom Player has since changed the skin design to a much more appealing and streamlined interface.
There are also a few comments on the disorganization of Zoom Player right-click context menu and options dialog which
have since been revamped to be more condensed and user-centric, allowing for both a Basic and Advanced interfaces.
The review's end conclusion determines Zoom Player as the overall preferred player. The included MHT Archive link
contains only the part of the Zoom Player section and the conclusion of this review.
German FreeNET Discusses Software you should have.
This 12-Page article (In German) lists software you should have with various aspects of computer use. Zoom Player is
mentioned on the Media Players section.
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