X-SMPlayer

Listening to your favorite song or watching a good movie is now easily done via the Internet from the comfort of your desktop. However, for those media files that are found on your hard disk drive, specialized applications are a must in order to enjoy them. X-SMPlayer is is one of them and promises to make the overall experience worthwhile.

One of the first thing you might want to do once the application runs is to load a file and play it. Doing so through the file menu unveils the breathtaking amount of supported formats. From the most commonly used file types to some of which you probably never heard of, the application is able to run nearly any audio or video file you provided.

An important feature that tips the scales in its favor is the integrated playlist feature. You are able to add any desired item and have them saved for later use. You can import existing playlists in case there are any available on your computer.

Since YouTube is home to most forms of media, probably the most useful feature the application puts at your disposal is a dedicated browser. This brings up a list with requested videos which you are able to instantly enjoy without the need of an actual web browser to run. Moreover, you can record any video of interest or save the link in a playlist along with your favorite songs.

The overall experience can be further enhanced with effects. This can be done for video files by adjusting color sliders or applying various filters, or putting the integrated equalizer to good use. However, as far as the equalizer is concerned you have to know your way around because there are no presets to choose from.

To sum it up, X-SMPlayer is a neat alternative to the already existing industry giants. It comes equipped with all necessary features to make it a respectable application of its kind and probably even a bit more. There are some minor issues here and there, but nothing that cannot be overlooked. In case you want to try something new, give it a try, you might even like it.