Its sparkling interface and Explorer-like tree structure will be familiar territory to Windows users. It also contains shortcuts to a host of popular torrent sites, which you can browse from within BitComet's main interface window. The favourites tree will also take you directly to your downloads, seeds or chat rooms.

Downloading a torrent also generates the usual pile of statistics, showing peers and tracker state. BitComet also supports trackerless torrents via DHT, and gives you a handy read-out at the bottom right telling you how many nodes you're connected to. It also supports UPnP mapping and automatic NAT configuring with Windows XP.

Unfortunately, it's not all too rosy for BitComet. Even in an idle state, BitComet chewed into our memory resources, although not as heavy as Azureus. Furthermore, for heavy BitTorrent users that want to customise their client with plugins, this isn't the one for you.

But despite the resource drain and limited plugin support, BitComet packs a ton of features into its glossy shell, making this a good choice for newer users that want to explorer the advantages of BitTorrent in a friendlier environment.