Popular and extensive audio player
Platform : Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Type: freeware
Manufacturer: Nullsoft
Size: 6.3MB
Rating: 4
Verdict:
This is an impressive media player, but it perhaps offers more than many
people will actually need
System Requirements:
Winamp has always prided itself on being free and it has a steady, loyal
following as a result. Version 5 is sure to please its current users, and to win
it some converts.
It looks good with a completely new interface, and comes with fairly
comprehensive file support. Audio support includes CDA, MIDI, MP1/2/3/4, AAC,
OGG, WAV, AIF, WMA and more.
Support for video is added in version 5, and currently this stretches to MPG,
M2V, AVI and ASF formats.
It packs a good deal into a fairly slim package, with the player
incorporating everything you would expect and more: loop, repeat, ID3 tag
support, cross-fading between tracks, 2x CD burning/ripping, internet TV and
radio support etc.
It has a media manager, 10-band graphic equaliser, visualisations and a
playlist editor. Upgrade to the Pro edition to get full support for
ripping/encoding audio into the MP3 format, and integrated CD burning up to 48x
speed.
Winamp 5.3 adds a new dashboard and a few minor enhancements.