RealNetworks RealPlayer Plus G2 New Features Ben Durbin
Native MP3 support - RealPlayer now supports the popular MPEG Layer 3 audio format. Once you install RealPlayer Plus G2, its auto-update features will probably ask you to update your product. When you do this you will notice that you now have RealJukebox. RealJukebox is another whole review in itself. But feel free to check it out on WinPlanet.
Improved RealVideo - RealVideo G2 now has Pentium III support and smoother video and higher frame rates on all processors. That in itself is worth the upgrade for some users.
Better Search - Intelligent searching tool delivers more relevant results. The search feature works exactly like most search pages that you find on the internet. Just type in the key words of what you're looking for and hit search. RealPlayer Plus G2 will then connect to the internet and find clips that meet your criteria.
Integrated Add-ins - In-Player integration with RealJukebox. MP3s are catching on fast. This add-in is very handy.
Enhanced RealPix - Faster, better presentations as well as animated GIF support.
Stability improvements - An enhanced Windows NT experience, and smoother playing of media in browsers.
Built-in AOL Instant Messenger - share your A/V experiences instantly with your friends.
RealGuide Explorer Bar - get instant access to more than 1700 live radio and television stations right in Internet Exporer 5. Current Plus Owners can add the RealGuide Explorer Bar to their IE5 without updating.
And, as with all RealPlayer Plus G2 players: Hi-Fi sound quality (10-channel Graphic Equalizer for customizable radio). An Audio Analyzer that gives you four visual representations of the sound you are hearing. Instant access to great audio and video content (50+ Channels). Placeholder" that lets you save your place in a presentation. Controllable picture quality--like a TV--with controls such as Contrast, Brightness, Color Level, Tint, and Sharpness. Dramatically reduced rebuffering - less break-up. Automatic software updating with AutoUpdate. Also included is PerfectPlay.
