DownThemAll!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

by jcettison on Jan. 28, 2010 · permalink

I've been using DownThemAll! for several years now as my primary means for direct downloads. There simply is not better download accelerator software to be found -much less in a simpler, more integrated package. Anyone considering any other solution should try out Firefox and DTA! first.

With that said, there are features I've craved since the start. For starters, why is this functionality not built in to the Firefox window? I appreciate an option to externalize my download manager, but by default one would expect it to be integral to the default browsing experience. Some kind of download toolbar functionality or even a side-bar docking option. Also, the software is in desperate need of a speed limiter. It should seem obvious to the developer that not all users require or even desire to constantly max out their internet speed to complete a download. On a large file when I'm away from home, of course. While I'm playing Xbox and watching Hulu? Not so much. It baffles me that essential functions, typically found in download accelerators, are missing. With software this popular, even a premium version at a cost would be better suited than a neglectful "well, it's free!" approach.