Why Real Player 11 Is Better

RealPlayer 11, formerly known as RealOne Player, is a cross-platform media platform developed by RealNetworks. With RealPlayer 11, you can play a number of multimedia formats on various portable devices. RealPlayer 11 makes it possible to take your favorite music and video on-the-go.

History Of RealPlayer 11

The original version of RealPlayer was released in April, 1995 under the name RealAudio Player. It was one of the original media players with the ability to handle streaming media on the Internet. Several updated versions were release including RealPlayer G2 (Version 6), RealOne Player (Version 9) and RealJukebox (Version 9 for Windows).

In November 2007, Real Player 11 was released for Windows. By May, 2008, RealPlayer 11 versions were launched for Palm OS, Symbian OS, Linux, Unix and Windows Mobile. Helix is the underlying open source media engine used to fuel the program.

RealPlayer 11 For Portable Digital Entertainment

The popularity of digital entertainment has dramatically increased over the past decade. Now everyone is taking music, photos and video with them. Gone are the days when you had to sit in front of a television or radio for entertainment. RealPlayer 11 put entertainment at your fingertips wherever you are.

RealPlayer 11 with help you find and download your favorite new music. Play and manage your own audio and video clips so you have them right where you need them. The streamlined interface makes it easy to have your media library right near you at all times. Pause and rewind live streams with ease. Transfer the latest music to portable devices and CDs. Enjoy smooth playback with surround sound support. RealPlayer 11 takes digital entertainment to the next level.

RealPlayer 11 Makes Streaming Video Outstanding

RealPlayer set the standard for streaming media players in the beginning. With RealPlayer 11, the concept is perfected. Streaming video plays with no halting or interruptions. Unlike dicey days gone by, the videos play smoothly and seamlessly with RealPlayer 11. It works with all Web browsers including Firefox for Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer and Apple. When you install RealPlayer 11, you can download streaming video from any website with content accessible to the public. RealPlayer 11 will not download protected files. From YouTube to your own personal files, you'll enjoy the streaming video experience much more with RealPlayer 11.

RealPlayer 11 Makes Downloads Simple

Downloading great media when you find it is simple with RealPlayer 11. When you install the software, there is an option to create a floating download button. You can choose to have your browser display it according to your own preference. The download button can pop up when your cursor stops over a video window. Alternatively, it can pop up when you display a video web page for a specified period of time. You can also have the button remain invisible unless you decide to right click on a certain online video. After clicking the floating download button, the video is automatically downloaded and stored in the RealPlayer 11 library. You can even choose to download more than one video at the same time.

RealPlayer 11 Offers Additional Streaming Video Options

Free RealPlayer 11 offers a plethora of features allowing you to appreciate streaming video and music effortlessly. With a paid upgrade, RealPlayer 11 “Plus” makes your digital entertainment experience even richer. You can convert RealPlayer videos to more versatile formats such as MPEG. Upgraded RealPlayer 11 also gives you advanced CD burning capabilities and the ability to burn videos to DVD as well as analog source recording. The graphics equalizers improves sound and you can do cross fading between musical selections. You also gain access to over 3200 radio stations around the world and 60 of them are ad-free.

What Are The Basic Requirements For RealPlayer 11?

Basic requirements to ensure RealPlayer 11 functions properly include:

• a processor 1 GHz or greater to support the simultaneous features to record and playback;

• a high speed Internet connection to optimum streaming audio and video;

• 1 GB, 512 MB of RAM;

• speakers and sound card;

• a DVD and CD writer to support the DVD and CD writing features offered by RealPlayer 11;

• enough disk space to save assorted media and create your own DVDs and CDs with 4+ GB being recommended.

More Benefits Of Using RealPlayer 11

RealPlayer offers a wealth of benefits to streamline the process of accessing digital entertainment. The tabbed interface is very navigable. The new look makes is easier to use RealPlayer 11 and minimizes clutter. Your collection of videos will appear as thumbnails in My Library. RealPlayer 11 has improved firewall support. Video playback is quicker with much less time spent waiting for buffering. A full-screen feature makes it a pleasure to watch you favorite videos on any device.

RealPlayer 11 is the best way to listen to audio, watch video and capture both whenever and wherever you choose.