music2pc

music2pc is a simple-to-use application that allows you to download audio tracks from the Internet. It can be easily installed and configured by first-time users.

The program is wrapped in a user-friendly interface where all you have to do is type in the artist and/or song you are looking for, and click the 'Search' button.

The results list displays the artist name, song title, duration, bit rate and status of each discovered song. Downloading an item is easily done, with the simple click of a button.

You can change the default output directory and open it straight from music2pc's frame. The program uses its own servers for music downloading but you can change this option from the 'Settings' area, by configuring HTTP proxy properties (server, port, username, password).

The program runs on a pretty low amount of CPU and system memory, is pretty responsive to commands and quickly downloads a song (according to its size). We have not come across any major issues during our evaluation; music2pc did not freeze, crash or pop up error dialogs.

However, some servers are unavailable for audio downloading, although music2pc lists them. Also, the tool was unsuccessful in its attempt to detect the bit rate of any listed track. Nevertheless, users can quickly learn how to handle music2pc, whether they are experienced or not.