Next Windows Media Player Available as Beta Test
June 07, 2004
Redmond, WA - Microsoft's Windows Media Player 10 for Windows XP is now available as a best test download.
The company has announced that the technical beta is being released to provide enthusiasts and early adopters of digital media technology the opportunity to test the release and give the manufacturer critical feedback to help ensure a high-quality release of the media player, which will ship later this year.
It is important to note that the the player is still in beta stage is not intended for mass consumer adoption.
The technical beta of Windows Media Player 10 includes the following new and improved features: sleek new design, choice of online stores, enhanced device support, all-in-one Smart Jukebox features.
The Windows Media Player 10 technical beta does not yet include all features to be available at final release. The final, fully featured version of Windows Media Player 10 will be available later this year.
In addition,the Windows Media Player 10 technical beta provides the player ’s first video and image support for device synchronization so digital movies,television content and photos can be seamlessly transferred to
devices that support these content types. Auto Sync has also been optimized for new subscription model capabilities,empowered by Microsoft ’s latest Windows Media DRM,enabling devices supporting this technology to store vast libraries of subscription or promotional digital media (music and video).
New audio and video support and capabilities unique to Windows Media
Player 10 technical beta include:
•Aspect ratio capabilities that allow Windows Media Player 10 tech-
nical beta to be optimized for display on any monitor, both in normal
mode and full screen.
•Color space and black levels,which allow the user to match the
matte color of the player in full screen to the black levels of a video.
•Audio video synchronization capabilities provide users with greater
control of the playback experience.Users can choose to prioritize audio
and video synchronization or prioritize the viewing of every frame,gain-
ing maximum flexibility when playing HD content in a home theater environment.
For more information, visit
www.microsoft.com
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