The video requires a stable 28.8 kbps connection. While the audio requires a stable 9.6 kbps. We have found that even if you have a 56 kbps connection to your internet service provider, the net bandwidth between your computer and our server may sometimes be less than 28.8 kbps. RealMedia player is designed to overcome temporary reduction in bandwidth but will give up if the available bandwidth is low for a long time. You can check the number of colors by right-clicking on any blank part of your screen and selecting properties or in control panel display settings.
Video requires considerable CPU power.
Real Media player is designed to skip video frames if the CPU cannot keep up with the demand. That is why we recommend CPU power equivalent to 166 MHz Pentium or better. You may not have a good network connection. Whenever packets are lost, RealMedia replays the old syllable. Make sure that you use the highest powered CPU with the latest operating system and the best network connection.