Download Time Estimator

Internet connection types become more and more powerful, and fast. On the other hand, so do files, so you might want to know how much time it takes to download large contents from the web, or over LAN with your current setup. Luckily, Download Time Estimator is designed to do just that, providing this information in the blink of an eye.

On the bright side of things, the application is good to go from the moment download is done, requiring no installation in order to function. Moreover, it’s a mere calculator, so an active Internet connection is not mandatory to be able to generate results. You can store it on a USB flash drive to carry around and use on other PCs besides your own.

The visual design is intuitive enough to get you up and running in a jiffy. The interface is composed of custom-made elements which neatly blend together to create an appealing feel. Values are easy to configure and understand, but you need to work with predefined values, at least as far as connection type is concerned.

The first aspect you need to configure is the type of connection you’re using. Unfortunately, you can’t just write down the speed, and you’re forced to select from a drop-down of predefined values ranging from 14.4 KB, to LAN 10 MB/s, which means it’s only a rough estimate of the actual time it takes to grab something online.

Last but not least, file size also needs to be specified for calculus to be possible. A dedicated drop-down menu lets you select unit, either KB, MB, or GM, but this time you get to write the exact value. Time is shown instantly, with format configuration showing hours, minutes, and seconds.

In conclusion, Download Time Estimator is a lightweight application which can provide an estimate of how much time it takes to grab something from the information superhighway. It can feel a little rough around the edges, mostly because of the fixed connection types, but it gets the job done properly, and instantly.