RealPlayer 11 Beta approaches installation in a very different way

The new RealPlayer, available at the end of June, approaches installation in a very different way from previous versions. The new RealPlayer is all about the unimpeded zero-to-sixty ability to download and record video clips across tens–of-thousands of Internet sites. The new RealPlayer is our video platform. It’s our priority to make installation transparent.

We’ve got four installation screens for the Windows version (the Mac version will be available later this year and we’ll update you on any variants). There is the license agreement:

Then we provide the ability to set the location for the RealPlayer install and provide an option to add a desktop icon (you can uncheck it). Note, there is not even an option for putting RealPlayer in the system tray anymore). You can disable the “Download this Video” button from your Internet Explorer or Firefox browser: If downloading and recording is of interest to you leave option this checked. Lastly, “Make RealPlayer the default player for any media-types not currently associated with another application.” What’s that mean? If another media player hasn’t taken a media-type (that is, open X player when you see Y kind of video file) then we’ll attempt to play it back with the RealPlayer. Remember the media-type wars where QuickTime, Windows Media and RealPlayer would battle for playback? We’re not playing anymore.

The third screen enables consumers to opt-out of software that we distribute for partners. We think this software is of great benefit to consumers (for example, the Google Toolbar or the Firefox browser) but it’s your choice and you can uncheck installation.

The last screen of the installation sequence won’t affect anything unless you check boxes. If you want to sample other products that Real creates, such as RealArcade or Rhapsody, you can check the box and we will install a desktop icon you can click to find out about these products. If you want to be notified about movie trailers and clips, new music or highlights from the Guide you have to check the boxes. The message center is off by default. If you want to be on a mailing list you can supply us with an email address.

Hit “Finish” and start playing.

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Real Player 11

Today, RealNetworks announced that they had released a beta for the latest RealPlayer, 11. The new version is completely different from previous versions in that it does not focus on desktop audio and video playback but instead on letting users download video from various websites.

After installing the software for the first time, whenever you visit websites such as YouTube and Dailymotion a "Download this Video" button will appear which will allow you to instantly download the videos off the sites. The new player also supports Flash, Windows Media and Quicktime in addition to RealVideo.

You can upgrade to a "Plus" version of RP11 for $29.99 USD which allows you to burn the videos to CDs and DVDs from within the player. Future updates promise direct transfer to iPods.

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RealNetworks Introduces Breakthrough New RealPlayer

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RealPlayer 11 Enables Easy Video Downloads

RealNetworks announced a new version of its RealPlayer media player software -- the player will support rival formats Flash and QuickTime.

RealNetworks announced a new version of its RealPlayer media player software. Its makers claim RealPlayer 11 will be the first media player to offer one-click video downloads of embedded web-based content. The online player will also support rival formats Flash and QuickTime.

The concept capitalizes on the popularity of online video sites such as YouTube. Rob Glaser, chairman and CEO of Real, said, "The new player gives consumers more control of internet video. By floating a 'Download this video' button next to video seen on thousands of websites, RealPlayer makes it one-click simple."

Until now, online video content has primarily been limited to streaming. Real isn't the first company to enable video downloads, but it hopes the straightforward 'Download this' approach will quickly catch on. Customers of Apple's iTunes can already download video clips and video podcasts for free.

RealPlayer 11 enables users to watch videos, burn them to DVD and CD and share them easily. As well as downloading online video, users will be able to send links to friends.

Available later this month, a beta version of RealPlayer 11 will be downloadable for free from RealPlayer.com.

Future versions of RealPlayer, currently in development, will enable users to transfer downloaded video content to a personal media player. At present, grabbing online video content for playback on a portable device requires the portable device to have specific video codecs or third-party transcoding software.

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