Download a free evaluation copy. Scores authors from idiots to experts, and sorts threads accordingly. Source code available. Multiple server support, sorting options, upload binary attachments of any size. Both offer off-line reading and handle binary attachments.
Agent offers advanced filtering options and integrated e-mail support.
The Pro version is not limited to 500 pictures. Automatically searches news groups and downloads pictures and other binary files. Combines multi-part files downloaded from a news group back into one file. Gravity is a shareware newsreader for Windows. Automatically downloads, decodes, and views images.