Common computer users will know the benefits of the player very well VLC A program that has achieved success by being able to read all kinds of video and audio formats and also offer other useful features such as playing sub titles,configure all kinds of sound and video issues and a long etcetera more. Well, Windows 8 users already have a VLC application to enjoy media content.
Of course, we must warn from the outset that this is a beta version or still in test mode Something like a version experimental of the program for computers and that still has to be developed and improved significantly to be right up there with your mobile app or PC show that series fans already love. Therefore, its rapid adoption is under the responsibility of each one.
At the moment it looks like an adapted version of the VLC applications seen on mobile devices. Thus, after installing it, all the contents detected on the computer or tablet with Windows 8 are collectedto be shown in different listings, whether they are videos or audio tracks.In this way it is much more convenient to start playing any content without having to actively search for it through the folders on your computer.
This application is loaded with the usual video codecs of VLC , so it is able to read and play all kinds of videos without needing any kind of plug-ins, even MKV, files FLAC From MPEG-1 to H.265 So any downloaded video and media content is recognized by VLC for viewing. Along with this, it also has support for selecting multiple audio tracks, embedding sub titles, allows DLNA connections to play content stored on other devices, etc. Also, they don't neglect the extra points of Windows 8, allowing you to create tiles or live tilesto have direct access to some of the content from the new and attractive desktop of this platform.
However, it is not all good news. As beta version or testing features notable bugs and gaps that still need to be polished. Something the user can help with. Thus, those who install this application may experience abnormally slow performance of the application, or failure to play tracks from audio Other issues have also been listed as an unreliable sub title performance and the inability to create playlists or play streaming yet. Issues that little by little and in future updates will be resolved, showing the potential that VLC already offers on other platforms.
In short, good news that you have to take with a grain of s alt when you find out that it is an application that is not yet stable and has certain bugs that make it not very functional.However, it is the beginning of something good that is yet to come, giving you the opportunity to play any video or song on your computer or tablet with Windows 8 The applicationVLC, in version beta, is already available through Windows Store fully free