Windows Media Player 11
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Another boring update to the new Windows Media Player 11, from what I understand is that there are only minor changes in this new version. Some of the key features are:
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– Highly simplified navigation capabilities, enhanced shortcut options, and dedicated category views for all media types, including music, photos and video
– Better access to content with deep integration of services that blurs the line between online service and media player experiences
– Industry-first audio fingerprinting capabilities that recognize and import track information for unidentified or misnamed audio files
– New formats for ripping and music playback, including Windows Media Audio Professional and WAV Lossless
Not very impressive but what is unique about this WM11 is the new URGE feature, unlike iTunes this WM11 allows 3rd party portable player to sync with Windows Media. I like Microsoft’s “open standard” but could not understand why Steve Jobs simply refuse to open up iTunes to other players. Its a matter of time before Apple’s iTunes die a slow death like how Macintosh was squash by Windows the same way. You are required to validate your personal copy of Windows XP before Microsoft feeds you the secret link to download WMP 11.
The world’s largest software company has instead focused on continuing to sell more software to businesses, on competing with Sony and Nintendo in games, on security, and on emerging threats to its business model from web-based services such as Google and open-source software such as Linux.
Tags: Media Player 11, Microsoft, Windows Media
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Steven
October 31st, 2006It may be a boring update to some but WMP 10/11 are pretty big updates to the old WMP’s. Versions 7 through 9 sucked, 10 was decent, and 11 actually competes with iTunes for me. However there are better programs for specifics, Winamp is highly customizable and things like VLC player are more compatible with Video and etc. I use WMP 11 for my audio, but for video I use VLC.
-Steve
GeckoFly
October 31st, 2006I couldn’t agree more. WMP sucks all the way, I’m using VLC for videos and still the classic Winamp for audio.