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Worldwide Computer Products News, August 9, 2002
Worldwide Computer Products News-9 August 2002-Microsoft set to move Windows Media Player 9 into beta test (C)1995-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com
Microsoft Corp has revealed details of its upcoming Windows Media Player 9 product, due for beta trials in September.
The new version will reportedly add a 'Services' tab which will initially enable consumers to sign up for a trial subscription to the Pressplay online music subscription service. Other new features will reportedly include 14 preconfigured auto playlists, playlist organisation options and cross-fading between songs.
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Windows Media Player 9 will work with Windows XP as well as other versions of the operating system. Version 8 was usable only with XP.
No pricing details were revealed.
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