Dobby Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 ...of course it depends on your point of view I guess but Winamp has come under quite a bit of criticism with the release of 5.2 and new, some say slow or difficult, SHOUTcast browser plus other extras. I like the idea of the portable device support but to be honest the new Creative explorer does the job just fine for me. The nice dynamic search box in the browser was quick and easy to use but is no more. Plus they are starting to include adware albeit optionally but it's the beginnings of the path to the dark side. I also don't like the general attitude of members on the Winamp forum. I've noticed any comments or criticism about their browser have been met with extremely defensive even out right rude retaliation. People have just been told to to "live with it". If it was one person then fine. But many people have been constructive in their comments and to just dismiss them as idiots seems a little narrow minded.I don't really visit many forums but I guess I'm just spoilt with MSFN I guess maybe Winamp is getting too big for it's boots.[/rant]Sorry. I felt I had to voice my opinions.So I'm gonna start looking for another player or maybe even write my own! (I'm not kidding I am a software developer:) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draugen Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 for another player, try foobar2000 easily extensible, supports pretty much everything.get the special download for most featureshttp://foobar2000.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROBLEMCHYLD Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 (edited) So I'm gonna start looking for another player or maybe even write my own! (I'm not kidding I am a software developer:) )GO 4 ITI think you can do it, just make sure if u do so add all features that u normally wudn't getjust 2 list a few swap picture in picture all file formats without 2nd and 3rd party codecs etcdon't go 2 the world let the world come 2 u Edited March 13, 2006 by PROBLEMCHYLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLXX Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 (edited) I'm still using Winamp 2.72 for MP3 playing. Works fine and isn't too bloated.However, for watching video I use Microsoft Activemovie. It's even less resource-consuming than WMP. Edited March 14, 2006 by LLXX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobby Posted March 14, 2006 Author Share Posted March 14, 2006 swap picture in picture all file formats without 2nd and 3rd party codecs etcI don't understand what you are saying with this line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maleko Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 been using Winamp for years..havent as yet updated to the new 5.21....wil have to see what its like now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobby Posted March 14, 2006 Author Share Posted March 14, 2006 It's not really an issue unless you use the SHOUTcast feature which is a little problematic. I guess the intention is to give more exposure to ALL the stations but the implementation uses javascript and is pretty slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZileXa Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Just wait a little longer... try to make the best of it with WinAMP..soon, you will be relieved... and happy again:http://www.songbirdnest.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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