Real Player G2 has a slew of new and unique features:
New Music Codec RealPlayer G2 includes a powerful new music Codec which increases the frequency response of audio by 80% for both 28.8 Kbps and 56 Kbps modem connections, and new video post-filtering capabilities create smoother images for end-users. New Stream Smart transport technology delivers reliable and continuous end-user playback under real-world network conditions. The addition of two new media types, RealText™ and RealPix™, combined with support for Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL), enable rich multi-stream programming to be delivered over typical modem connections.
'One Button' Access to Favorite Programming A new player interface offers users 'one button' access to more than 50 leading media content providers, and alerts users whenever new media content or breaking news stories are available. Other features to the RealPlayer G2 include an intuitive, Web-based interface that allows users to customize their selections and choose from leading Internet broadcast sites, including CMPnet, CNN, ABC, FOX, ESPN, CBS SportsLine, Wall Street Journal, CNET, Sony, and Warner.
G2 and RealPlayer Plus™ G2 directly connects users to the widest range of quality, brand name, live and on-demand programming on the Internet. Preset buttons give users quick access to favorite 7X24 radio content, allowing users to save and organize their favorite clips.
Automatic Updates The AutoUpdate feature in RealPlayer G2 automatically updates itself to ensure seamless and reliable delivery of player updates, reducing download time and making installation simple. Users can now take advantage of the most current versions of software through automatic notification, eliminating the need to reinstall the entire application. New media types or other new components are securely downloaded when required.