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jWatcher - Control your downloads
Tested version: 1.1.8
Latest version: 1.1.8
Requires Android: from 1.5
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Summary
In the age of the internet you basically can't escape having to download a lot of things. A lot of providers no longer supply buyers with instruction CDs, choosing to supply them with a link towards a download instead. If you don’t want to lose your head amidst this downloading madness you will pretty much be dependant on a download manager. My personal favorite is the jDownloader, because I’m not always sitting in front of my computer, but I do often want to check what the downloading situation is. Find out more in today’s test review.
Features & Use
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The app is a pretty simple one. It affords you an overview of everything that’s currently in line waiting to be fully downloaded. It shows you the file name, how much has been downloaded thus far, the size of the file, and all of the above in percent. It also tells you if the jDownloader is still active and if so at what speed it’s downloading. What I like best is that I can regulate the speed at which things are downloaded (higher or lower) with just a few clicks. This is really useful when one just happens to be lounging around at home on the couch and feels like playing a bit of Playstation 3 online. I used to have to rush over to my computer and restrict the speed, but I can just grab my Milestone and start enjoying my PS3 straight away.
jWatcher also lets you:
• Start/Stop Downloads
• Add Download
• Change Speed Limit
• Number of Downloads
• Refresh connection
• Restart jDownloader
• Stop jDownloader
Refresh connection, Restart jDownloader, and Stop jDownloader are only available in the pro version.
Add Download doesn’t work for me. I wasn’t able to supply my jDownloader with a link via this option.
It (almost) goes without saying that this app only works when you’re at home and have access to a WLAN network.
Bottom line:
jWatcher provides me with all the information and functions I need for when I’m not planted in front of my computer.
Screen & Controls
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There are hardly any settings that need adjustment. The only thing you have to do is enter the IP addess under which jDownloader is installed. You can also change the port if you’re not happy with the standard port. Then all you have to do is activate the Remote Control setting and you can start using the app on your Android phone (provided, of course, that your firewall allows it, otherwise you have to make adjustments here as well). The developer has published very useful instructions on his website.
The general impression I get is that jWatcher is easy to use. My one critique would be that the font could be a tad larger, although the current font size is bearable. All the different options and functions can be accessed easily.
Adjusting settings (e.g. changing the speed limit) basically happens in real time.
Bottom line:
Easy to get the hang of and easy to use. As mentioned, the font could be a bit bigger for my liking.
Speed & Stability
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jWatcher makes all changes in Settings happen really quickly, but sometimes it lags a bit. That being said, I only really noticed this when jDownloader was in full use. I tested the app on a Motorola Milestone (2.1).
Price/Performance Ratio
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You can download the app free of charge from the Android Market. There is an ad banner. There’s also a pro version which costs €1,50 and offers a few more functions and doesn’t have any advertisement.
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ramon.a miquilena
hola me gusta este post