VMPEG Lite -- While VMPEG Lite currently doesn't include as many display options as MPEGPlay (its competition), it is by far the faster MPEG viewer. VMPEG Lite is like MPEGPlay in many ways, including having similar layouts and features, as well as supporting WinG. VMPEG, however, incorporates video and audio (under the MPEG-2 spec) support. The Lite version is limited to 60 seconds of audio playback (and Video CD playback) but allows normal video files of unlimited size. One of VMPEG's features that immediately stands out is its Performance Statistics option for the most recent MPEG file. This option will report time elapsed in seconds, the number of dropped/skipped frames, and the frame per second rate. Overall, VMPEG Lite and MPEGPlay are very similar products in layout and features, but VMPEG takes the prize for being much faster when it comes to playing MPEGs. For a solid selection of MPEG clips to check out with the VMPEG Lite client, check out The MPEG Movie Archive.

Pros: Very quick viewer; supports WinG; Performance Statistics option; features audio, too
Cons: The Lite version has a 60 second audio/Video CD limit
New: Video CD support, 'high speed' option, improved overall speed

Version Reviewed: 1.7 Date of Review: 8/2/95

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