This download manager brings much more to the table than fast file
transfers, but it definitely delivers those, too. Increased download
speeds are Download Accelerator Plus's bread and butter, speeding up
downloads by almost 200 percent in most cases and occasionally as high
as 400 percent.
Besides splitting files into smaller pieces, it thrives on
automatically seeking faster mirrors. It also can get a file
simultaneously from several sites, which is useful if a particular site
limits the download speed; it can resume downloads; and it can preview
some media files while downloading. There's also a blacklist for sites
that you never want to accept downloads from, and categorized folders
and filters to keep your downloads organized. DAP rolls in a media
buffer, too, that allegedly will prevent streaming-video hiccups.
Ensuring that you're running the latest version of the Adobe Flash
player won't hurt, either.
Two new features include a UI change that lets users choose a
Firefox- or Internet Explorer-styled download window, and integration
with DAP's publisher's video converter. Downloading and converting video
on the fly is a pretty smart way to keep the program fresh. The program
will prompt you at your first attempt if you don't have the converter
installed and guide you through its installation. Frustratingly, the
install process will weigh you down with a ton of toolbars, default
switches, and e-mail recommendations that you must opt out of for a
clean installation.
Although it's heavy with ads and promotions, DAP is still a good choice for adding some heat to your typical download recipe.
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