Windows Media Player 9 BETA is out

[neomits]

Here we can discuss what we think about MS's new attempt at a media player. Its got QUITE a few things added.

Here's the site

They have new WMP types of encoding, they have WMP VBR and Loseless.


I'm just browsing the new things... This mini- bar is VERY cool

I think I like this player.... we'll see though

 

[GTaudiophile]

Bah! What kind of new spyware and security holes does MS introduce with this new program?

 

[gopunk]

beta... just fyi

the enthusiast part of me is installing it. my more rational side hopes to god nothing bad happens... there are some very important videos that need to be watched

 

[Pepsi90919]

actually it's beta. thanks for coming out.

 

[neomits]

woops
thanks for clearing that up
"thanks for coming out." - what?

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: guapo337

Originally posted by: gopunk
beta... just fyi

the enthusiast part of me is installing it. my more rational side hopes to god nothing bad happens... there are some very important videos that need to be watched

halo2? hmm yess..

no.... other videos.

 

[mithrandir2001]

I'm still running 6.4 because all of the newer versions act like crap on my machine. I hate the new interfaces too.

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: mithrandir2001
I'm still running 6.4 because all of the newer versions act like crap on my machine. I hate the new interfaces too.

you can use the classic skin, at least for your last comment

 

[stev0]

there are some very important videos that need to be watched

pr0n vids

i'm thinkin that mini player is going to be schweet.

 

[gopunk]

omg omg the miniplayer is sweet....oh so sweet. winamp3 better have this...

wish i could resize it though...

 

[Kadarin]

I'm more worried about Microsoft getting everyone reliant on WMP 9 and then forcibly springing DRM (Digital Rights Management) on everyone.. 6.4 for me, thank U.

 

[neomits]

important "other" videos???

 

[neomits]

Originally posted by: gopunk
omg omg the miniplayer is sweet....oh so sweet. winamp3 better have this...

I don't think it does... itsn' their full version out?

and yes it is VERY sweet

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: Astaroth33
I'm more worried about Microsoft getting everyone reliant on WMP 9 and then forcibly springing DRM (Digital Rights Management) on everyone.. 6.4 for me, thank U.

how would they do that? the only thing they can do is enforce digital rights. meaning you should still be able to play normal mp3s, since they will not have any digital rights info. unless i'm mistaken.

 

[neomits]

hmm.... it needs TV-IN support.... or would this enter some illegal area if they inculded that? I would LOVE to be able to watch TV on that minibar

 

[Viper GTS]

So how can I hide the control bar when I'm watching a DVD?

I'm trying it out with Blade II, but I can't get that damn bar to go away so all I have is full screen video.

[EDIT]Never mind, it just wasn't auto-hiding very quickly. I should learn patience.[/EDIT]

Viper GTS

 

[neomits]

so it does mini window a DVD?

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: neomits
so it does mini window a DVD?

Yup, it can.

The mini-player is cool, as others have said. Lots of nice little touches, overall good stuff.



Viper GTS

 

[gopunk]

have you guys been able to resize the minibar? i'd like mine in more a squarish shape...

 

[StattlichPassat]

Whoa! Looks sweet! Installed and in use...

 

[toant103]

been using this version for a week now. I like it.

 

[Ameesh]

<smiling>Microsoft 0wnz quicktime,real,and divx</smiling>


im glad you guys like the products!

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Bah! What kind of new spyware and security holes does MS introduce with this new program?

Damn. The very first reply to this thread spoke my own reply. I will wait and let the more adventurous of you Beta it for me.

 

[neomits]

LOL

it has a speed controller....

Now listening to Weezer- Only in dreams in 2x speed ROFL

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: neomits
LOL

it has a speed controller....

Now listening to Weezer- Only in dreams in 2x speed ROFL

whoa.. that is freaking cool. i love having a new toy