Real Launches New Video Player Beta
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RealNetworks on Tuesday released a new beta version of its RealPlayer software, which takes a completely new approach from previous versions. Instead of focusing on desktop audio and video playback, RealPlayer 11 lets users download video off the Web.
After installing the software, a "Download this Video" button will appear on Web sites such as YouTube, and Real has changed gears by supporting Flash, Windows Media and QuickTime formats in addition to RealVideo. Users can then burn the videos to CDs, or DVDs with the $29.99 "Plus" version of RealPlayer 11. A future update will enabling transferring video directly to an iPod. For now, only Windows is supported, although a Mac release will follow later this year.
