Windows XP is equipped with Vista's music player software

Although it was not until early 2007 that Microsoft officially launched the new generation operating system, users can still try out some of the features of the audio and video application package Media Player 11 (integrated in Windows Vista) starting from June

Library in Windows Media Player 11. ( Photo: Hyperosforum )

This new software will bring the ability to synchronize more harmoniously between computers and mobile devices, arrange library music in a scientific way and incorporate Urge - music subscription service. Microsoft developed with MTV Networks. Urge is Microsoft's hope to compete more aggressively with Apple's duo - iPod of Apple.

With Media Player 11 in Windows XP, customers can "sync up", sending content from a digital device (such as a camera phone, camera .) to a computer. Windows Media files are also compressed with smaller capacity to fit on the handset.

However, this audio-visual software does not allow converting Windows Media songs into Apple's FairPlay proprietary format. Therefore, tracks purchased at Windows Media Music Store will not be able to play on popular iPod MP3 players.

Media Player 11 is also redesigned with a new interface. The music library is no longer a long list of songs that are arranged by album. Quick search allows users to take whatever song they want, just type a few letters - a popular method of Apple iTunes online music store.

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