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BGonaSTICK · 01-09-06, 02:00 PM

One of the new features in the latest beta version of Windows Media Player 11, released on Thursday, allows a user to share content with multiple devices within a home.

The second beta for WMP 11 also includes additional stores: eMusic, VidZone and Music Giants. The total number of stores offered by WMP 11 is 14, Microsoft said in a statement.

The upgrade of the jukebox is important to Microsoft's plan for unseating Apple as top dog in digital music. WMP 11 has received favourable reviews and critics have said that it's a sign Microsoft could be finally moving out of Apple's shadow. Since then, Microsoft has announced plans to launch Zune, its own digital-music device (see photos).

The software maker also said the media software, which is available for download at microsoft.com, demonstrates improved integration with Urge, MTV's music service, which was launched as a beta version last May.

The media-sharing abilities of WMP 11 are a step towards ushering in the so-called 'digital home'.

Analysts have predicted that for families to bring digital gear into their living rooms, all the media devices in the home would need to be to able to play the same content. At the moment, most music or video players don't interact with each other.

jontydog · 06-09-06, 12:53 PM

Just grabbing this now will let you know how good it is (or isn't

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BGonaSTICK · 06-09-06, 01:00 PM

Cool. Could be very interesting.

How about a screen grab or two?

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BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Microsoft releases latest WMP 11 beta One of the new features in the latest beta version of Windows Media Player 11, released on Thursday, allows a user to share content with multiple devices within a home. The second beta for WMP 11 also includes additional stores: eMusic, VidZone and Music Giants. The total number of stores offered by WMP 11 is 14, Microsoft said in a statement. The upgrade of the jukebox is important to Microsoft's plan for unseating Apple as top dog in digital music. WMP 11 has received favourable reviews and critics have said that it's a sign Microsoft could be finally moving out of Apple's shadow. Since then, Microsoft has announced plans to launch Zune, its own digital-music device (see photos). The software maker also said the media software, which is available for download at microsoft.com, demonstrates improved integration with Urge, MTV's music service, which was launched as a beta version last May. The media-sharing abilities of WMP 11 are a step towards ushering in the so-called 'digital home'. Analysts have predicted that for families to bring digital gear into their living rooms, all the media devices in the home would need to be to able to play the same content. At the moment, most music or video players don't interact with each other. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

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BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Microsoft releases latest WMP 11 beta Cool. Could be very interesting. How about a screen grab or two? __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W