a good binary newsreader for mac

b.cummins · 18 Sep 2009 at 21:42

Hi there guys

I'm a windows user and i've indulged in binary newsgroups for a long time now, using clients like newsleecher, alt.binz and grabit.

I was just wondering if anyone was aware of a good mac version or alternative which is as user-friendly as the clients listed above - i've had a look around and hadn't had much luck atm.

any help would be much appreciated!

Deano_uk2 · 18 Sep 2009 at 22:09

Best one i found is Unison by panic software.

Barks · 18 Sep 2009 at 23:53

SANnzbd+ - a pain in the backside to setup but once going it's absolutely brilliant.

Antihero · 19 Sep 2009 at 00:00

+1 for SABnzbd

Fantastic bit of software an so configurable it's unbelievable.

v0n · 19 Sep 2009 at 01:24

NZBDrop

Wingz · 19 Sep 2009 at 14:42

they all suck compared to Newsleecher tbh, but Unison probably the best for the Mac.

schoey · 19 Sep 2009 at 14:47

nzb drop for me too

b.cummins · 19 Sep 2009 at 17:54

thanks for the suggestions guys, i'll look at them all!

Spleen Sauce · 19 Sep 2009 at 18:57

Yeah, Unison is about the best I think.

Kol · 20 Sep 2009 at 20:12

sabnzbd too... runs in the background, downloads, repairs, unpacks and deletes without intervention. If you are using newzbin too you can just bookmark articles and it will do it all, too.

hyper_piper45 · 21 Sep 2009 at 01:16

another vote for sabnzbd+

DezUk · 21 Sep 2009 at 16:19

Yep I converted over from windows and was using newsleecher, tried Unison but just want up to it. Sabnzbd+ is the way to go!

Al Vallario · 22 Sep 2009 at 03:50

Would just like to thank those who recommended SABnzbd+ in this thread. I had been using Unison for longer than I care to remember but decided to give SABnzbd+ a try based on your recommendations.

I can safely say it is leaps and bounds above Unison and am absolutely chuffed with it

Spleen Sauce · 22 Sep 2009 at 16:30

Yup, I'm now another convert to SAB after reading this thread. Very impressed with it. Cheers guy

Kemik · 22 Sep 2009 at 18:25

scott212 said:
SANnzbd+ - a pain in the backside to setup but once going it's absolutely brilliant.

This. Couldn't get my head around Unison.

darky17 · 22 Sep 2009 at 21:48

I used sabnzbd with myNZB (iphone app) i can queue all my stuff when i'm away from my pc