The server lets you monitor users and streams, distribute bandwidth, and manage your resources. Although not as sleek as Windows Media Player, RealPlayer 8 supports full-screen video, motion and still images, slide shows, and radio tuning. An equalizer, audio controls, and visual effects make the player more appealing than its predecessor. Support for Flash, streaming MP3, and SMIL also appear in this latest edition. Looking at the total package, Real's products are not as feature-rich as Microsoft's offerings, but they put more emphasis on ease of use.
All important functions are in the right places and easy to find.
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