How much faster is this from a regular PS3 download?

Playstation Download Manager 3.97




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[h=2]Description:[/h]PlayStation Download Manager / Booster is an application designed to increase the download speeds of the PlayStation Network, it can install both free and paid content as long as you've paid for it.
In order to create a speed boost, it creates multiple segments which will draw data from the servers using multi-threading, this allows you to achieve the maximum speed of your line; unlike the PS3 which uses only 1 transfer.
Your PC can also be faster at downloading in general due to several factors, including it's connection method, processor speed, RAM and TCP Optimizations.
[h=3]Change Logs (You must login or register to view this content.):[/h]Snippet from change log: [3.97]
1) The advertisement shown on start-up has been removed
2) The premium membership has been discontinued as it serves no purpose any more (It's ad free)
3) Further improvement to the code as the premium account check has been removed
4) Adjustments to the threading to prevent the application from freezing when checking for new versions (Very rare glitch)
[h=2]Setting Up Your Console:[/h]1. Start Your Playstation Console2. Under Network Settings, Choose Custom.3. When it asks for Proxy, set it to Use.4. Enter your IP Address given by running Internal IP.bat5. Enter the port as 276. Save the changes, start PSN DM.exe[h=2]Using the Application:[/h]1. Start a download from the PSN2. When it says "Please Wait" Press Circle You'll notice it is now displayed in the Download Manager,once finished, proceed with the following to Transfer onto the Playstation... 3. Go back and Download the Content / File again, it should transfer from the PC...[h=2]Troubleshooting:[/h]If your finding the application isn't starting then please follow the steps below, (Even if you think you've done them, you may of missed something):
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4) Using the Windows Explorer or Winrar, extract the archive into a folder (you can overwrite an existing version and keep downloads, if you want to.)
This has solved the issue for the majority of users, however should the problem persist then please e-mail me at

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or contact the live support (make sure you can provide an error log or something useful for debugging purposes.)
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Yesterday Pixolia solutions released an update to their PSN download manager which consist of a few minor tweaks and improvements bringing it to version 3.93. This programs allows for increased download speeds of PlayStation network content via multi-threading.
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If anybody who is unsure as to what this program is for here is what you need to know about it. Description and change log below:
Description
PlayStation Download Manager / Booster is an application designed to increase the download speeds of the PlayStation Network, it can install both free and paid content as long as you've paid for it.
In order to create a speed boost, it creates multiple segments which will draw data from the servers using multi-threading, this allows you to achieve the maximum speed of your line; unlike the PS3 which uses only 1 transfer.
Your PC can also be faster at downloading in general due to several factors, including it's connection method, processor speed, RAM and TCP Optimizations.
Changelogs:
Snippet from change log: [3.93]1) New Connection Optimizer on network speed bar2) 20KB Code Reduction / Improvement
Snippet from change log: [3.92]
1) URL Detection is now 200ms faster per file2) New File-Type Menu for those with limited technical ability3) Huge Code optimizations reducing the code by around 100 KB4) Stability fixes, and modification to the advertisement in attempt to improve closing speed after clicking skip.5) Framework for our Android Application (For activation in the next build, I expect it will be called 4.00)6) Update Notification on start-up to alert users of new versions, for the best experience...
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