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SuperNZB

SuperNZB - 3.2.1

NZB client

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This Version: Not rated (0.0)
Current Version: 3.2.1
Release Date: 2008-01-24
License: Commercial
Downloads (this version): 1,581
Downloads (all versions): 4,358
Price: $40.00

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Product Description:

Downloads files from newsgroups, which is much faster than any file-sharing program. The program can be used with two connections when it is un-registered, and unlimited connections after registration.

What's new in this version:

"Force File Decode" command added to "Commands" menu.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.3.9
  • Mac OS X 10.3
  • Mac OS X 10.2

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X

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SuperNZB CommentaryNot as fast as it claims - Version: 3.2.1, 4/16/2008 07:43AM PST

shopping19
I used this application to download a 700Mb file over 2 simultaneous Giganews connections. SuperNZB reported transfer rates of over 450kbps on each, a total of over 900kbps. Actual Rx throughput monitored on my Ethernet connection never rose above 140kbps. The download took over an hour.

Using a similar setup with Unison (2 Giganews connections to the same server) I get a consistent 500kbps throughput. Same with iGrabNews.

I suggest that anyone trialling this software checks their actual download speed rather than trusting the speed reported by the application itself.
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SuperNZB CommentaryWhy not use Unison? - Version: 3.1.1, 12/11/2007 03:16PM PST

wheeles
I've been using Unison by Panic for all my newsgroup needs. NZB files are supported. And it's only $25. Why should people use SuperNZB instead of Unison?
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SuperNZB CommentaryNew versions - Version: 1.2.0, 5/20/2007 03:13AM PST

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NaOH
For those who have an interest in SuperNZB, it may be interesting to know that it has been updated several times since version 1.2.

It is now at version 3.0.3 for PPC and 3.0.2 for Intel Mac.

If you intend to upgrade to the newer versions, please read the upgrade instructions carefully.

The format of the preferences file for SuperNZB changed for version 2, and it will need to be converted, in order to work with the newer version.
A conversion utility is also available to download from the developer's website.

As for the price.

It would appear that TechSono have dropped the regular price to £40.
I quite agree that $40 is still a bit steep for a utility that is pretty much a one-trick-pony.

Admittedly SuperNZB does an admirable job of downloading from newsgroups, based on the information in a .nzb file. However, considering that software that does this and much more is available for less money, I feel the developers should either reduce the price, or add functionality.

Alternatively they could offer bundles.

My only real gripe with SuperNZB, other than price, is that it causes my system to 'pause' every time it writes a part to the hard drive. This doesn't seem to be related to any spike in processor activity, or even a helper application being launched.

This may be due to it being a RealBASIC application, but hopefully it can be resolved.
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