Which media player do you use?

Skull · Dec 11, 2007, 10:34 AM

Discuss !

IvanV · Dec 11, 2007, 10:50 AM

Winamp for music. I've been using it for ages, it's simple, practical, does well what I want it to and it has a couple of extra features I need every now and then.
For videos in DivX and similar formats, I use BS Player, an old version that was still completely free - the same as above, simple and does the job.
I only use WMP 11 for DVD video, and that's because none of my old software DVD players works too well in Windows Vista. Still, it works ok too.

**temeteus82** · Dec 11, 2007, 10:57 AM

Winamp for music and Media Player Classic for video.

RoyBatty · Dec 11, 2007, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by temeteus82

Winamp for music and Media Player Classic for video.

Same here.

ET3D · Dec 11, 2007, 01:37 PM

I use WMP for my modest media needs which aren't online. If I have a choice online, I prefer Quicktime, because it buffers the entire video and has a progress bar (though most Flash based sites also offer this). WMP normally doesn't, and often transitions to a slideshow when bandwidth drops, which I simply hate (granted, this happens less these days than it used to, but it still does).

sushrukh · Dec 11, 2007, 01:42 PM

I use Windows Media Player 11 for multimedia applications but i play DVDs using Nero Show Time & WinDVD.

OmegaRED · Dec 11, 2007, 02:35 PM

I'm surprised Media Player Classic isn't up there, I've been using it for years.

Zelig · Dec 11, 2007, 02:41 PM

foobar2000 for music, Media Player Classic for video, and Windows Media Player for video if I need to have a queue for them.

RoyBatty · Dec 11, 2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Zelig

...and Windows Media Player for video if I need to have a queue for them.

You mean playlists? MPC supports them too.

OmegaRED · Dec 11, 2007, 03:04 PM

MPC playlists are buggy, always freezes up if I try to watch 3 vids in a row.

RoyBatty · Dec 11, 2007, 03:10 PM

I have never had any problems with long playlists in MPC. What version do you have? Here is the latest build: Media Player Classic (patched build) - Page 10 - Doom9's Forum

**temeteus82** · Dec 11, 2007, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmegaRED

MPC playlists are buggy, always freezes up if I try to watch 3 vids in a row.

I've watched one season of TNG at one go, 25 episodes and didn't have any issues.

Zelig · Dec 11, 2007, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoyBatty

What version do you have?

Latest version that comes with the CCCP.

It's not worth my time to try and get it working.
WMP works fine, and it has the queue that videos can be dragged into at any position, which works well.

Lelisevis · Dec 11, 2007, 05:44 PM

Media Player Classic

OmegaRED · Dec 11, 2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoyBatty

I have never had any problems with long playlists in MPC. What version do you have? Here is the latest build: Media Player Classic (patched build) - Page 10 - Doom9's Forum

Quote:

Originally Posted by temeteus82

I've watched one season of TNG at one go, 25 episodes and didn't have any issues.

As far as I know it only happens when extended desktop is on and I'm watching the vids on my tv, it's been like that for a couple of years.

**temeteus82** · Dec 11, 2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmegaRED

As far as I know it only happens when extended desktop is on and I'm watching the vids on my tv, it's been like that for a couple of years.

ok.... Perhaps you should inform the author about it

**MIG-31** · Dec 11, 2007, 07:22 PM

I don't have any problem with Windows Media Player for my use.So that gets my vote.

ChaosMinionX · Dec 11, 2007, 07:35 PM

Winamp for life

thunderclap · Dec 11, 2007, 09:10 PM

iTunes here but, then again, I'm on OS X so it's practical. I'm actually surprised to see WinAmp still being used. When I was on a PC 100% of the time I used WinAmp back in the 90's but when it fell behind technologically I switched to Windows Media. Then I moved to Mac.

IEMC · Dec 11, 2007, 09:34 PM

Foobar2000.

Player of champions.

Vikingod · Dec 11, 2007, 09:51 PM

I use iTunes. Don't really care for it all that much, but it keeps my huge library in order with next to no work, and its easy enough to use. Certainly isn't stable though.

**Mousey** · Dec 11, 2007, 09:53 PM

I use WMP11 most of the time, when it doesn't work (like when the network sharing crashed it all the time in vista) i use winamp.

**dj_stick** · Dec 11, 2007, 10:06 PM

i generally use WMP10 for most things, MPC for some video files, but if i'm on my OS X install, i'm stuck with iTunes/Quicktime *shudders*

riles9262 · Dec 11, 2007, 10:16 PM

foobar for music, and media player classic for video.

[hobo]eclipse · Dec 11, 2007, 10:20 PM

Foobar for the tunes, i love the tabs, and media player classic for all other vids, usually with the Klite megacodec pack, i love ac3 filter w/ my x meridian and yamaha 5.1 HT setup.

Necrosis · Dec 11, 2007, 10:57 PM

JRiver Media Center 12

DarkFoss · Dec 12, 2007, 01:43 AM

Amarok for music and VLC or mplayer for video

PC_Inquisitor · Dec 12, 2007, 02:35 AM

Creative Mediasource player!!! The only aplication a creative product needs!!!

Power DVD to see DVD

OmegaRED · Dec 12, 2007, 03:40 AM

Can I change my vote? I didn't read the "for music" part...I've used Winamp for music since the beginning of the internet

MPC for everything else!

CDsDontBurn · Dec 12, 2007, 04:36 AM

i use WMP 11 for everything. once in a while, i'll start up Power DVD for DVDs. that's a rare occurance though.

Dec 11, 2007, 10:34 AM	#1
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Dec 11, 2007, 10:50 AM	#2
IvanV HH Assassin Guild Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,921 Rep Power: 336 System Specs	Winamp for music. I've been using it for ages, it's simple, practical, does well what I want it to and it has a couple of extra features I need every now and then. For videos in DivX and similar formats, I use BS Player, an old version that was still completely free - the same as above, simple and does the job. I only use WMP 11 for DVD video, and that's because none of my old software DVD players works too well in Windows Vista. Still, it works ok too. __________________ If anyone has Portal 2 and hasn't played the co-op and wants to do me a favour, let me know (PM me or whatever).

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OmegaRED Relapsed Gamer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa , Canada Posts: 5,688 Rep Power: 173 System Specs	I'm surprised Media Player Classic isn't up there, I've been using it for years. __________________ E Penis Specs: <------------- See System Specs

Dec 11, 2007, 02:41 PM	#8
Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	foobar2000 for music, Media Player Classic for video, and Windows Media Player for video if I need to have a queue for them. __________________ --

Dec 11, 2007, 03:04 PM	#10
OmegaRED Relapsed Gamer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa , Canada Posts: 5,688 Rep Power: 173 System Specs	MPC playlists are buggy, always freezes up if I try to watch 3 vids in a row. __________________ E Penis Specs: <------------- See System Specs

Dec 11, 2007, 01:37 PM	#5
ET3D Hopeless Dreamer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dreamland, near the pool of infinite graphics cards Posts: 3,057 Rep Power: 105 System Specs	I use WMP for my modest media needs which aren't online. If I have a choice online, I prefer Quicktime, because it buffers the entire video and has a progress bar (though most Flash based sites also offer this). WMP normally doesn't, and often transitions to a slideshow when bandwidth drops, which I simply hate (granted, this happens less these days than it used to, but it still does).

Dec 11, 2007, 01:42 PM	#6
sushrukh HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta , India Posts: 197 Rep Power: 0	I use Windows Media Player 11 for multimedia applications but i play DVDs using Nero Show Time & WinDVD.

Dec 11, 2007, 03:10 PM	#11
RoyBatty HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,941 Rep Power: 122 System Specs	I have never had any problems with long playlists in MPC. What version do you have? Here is the latest build: Media Player Classic (patched build) - Page 10 - Doom9's Forum

Dec 11, 2007, 05:44 PM	#14
Lelisevis Howlin at the moon Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,663 Rep Power: 0	Media Player Classic

Dec 11, 2007, 07:22 PM	#17
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,860 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	I don't have any problem with Windows Media Player for my use.So that gets my vote. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

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ChaosMinionX USB 3 dot oh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,911 Rep Power: 47 System Specs	Winamp for life __________________ ::Heatware:: How you can help DriverHeaven by using Digg!

Dec 11, 2007, 09:10 PM	#19
thunderclap HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 348 Rep Power: 34	iTunes here but, then again, I'm on OS X so it's practical. I'm actually surprised to see WinAmp still being used. When I was on a PC 100% of the time I used WinAmp back in the 90's but when it fell behind technologically I switched to Windows Media. Then I moved to Mac. __________________ Marc B. Genrefinity.net - Your source for all things in the horror, science fiction and fantasy genres

Dec 11, 2007, 09:34 PM	#20
IEMC Neighborhood screw up. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MI, US Posts: 770 Rep Power: 55 System Specs	Foobar2000. Player of champions. __________________

Dec 11, 2007, 09:51 PM	#21
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	I use iTunes. Don't really care for it all that much, but it keeps my huge library in order with next to no work, and its easy enough to use. Certainly isn't stable though.

Dec 11, 2007, 09:53 PM	#22
Mousey Synth's Long Lost Bro Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Web Design Hell Posts: 7,189 Rep Power: 245 System Specs	I use WMP11 most of the time, when it doesn't work (like when the network sharing crashed it all the time in vista) i use winamp. __________________

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riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	foobar for music, and media player classic for video. __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

Dec 11, 2007, 10:20 PM	#25
[hobo]eclipse ...just bummin 'round Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,907 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Foobar for the tunes, i love the tabs, and media player classic for all other vids, usually with the Klite megacodec pack, i love ac3 filter w/ my x meridian and yamaha 5.1 HT setup.

Dec 11, 2007, 10:57 PM	#26
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	JRiver Media Center 12

Dec 12, 2007, 01:43 AM	#27
DarkFoss HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Downers Grove IL Posts: 688 Rep Power: 0	Amarok for music and VLC or mplayer for video __________________ Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety,deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Ben Franklin, 1755

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PC_Inquisitor HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mexico City Posts: 91 Rep Power: 0	Creative Mediasource player!!! The only aplication a creative product needs!!! Power DVD to see DVD

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OmegaRED Relapsed Gamer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa , Canada Posts: 5,688 Rep Power: 173 System Specs	Can I change my vote? I didn't read the "for music" part...I've used Winamp for music since the beginning of the internet MPC for everything else! __________________ E Penis Specs: <------------- See System Specs

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CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,805 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	i use WMP 11 for everything. once in a while, i'll start up Power DVD for DVDs. that's a rare occurance though. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later