RNWK--RealNetworks Announces Eleven New International Editions of Industry-Leading RealPlayer 8, RealJukebox 2 and RealDownload 4
Global Demand for RealPlayer 8, RealJukebox 2 and RealDownload 4 Extends Reach Of Ubiquitous Media Software to Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese Editions
SEATTLE, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- RealNetworks®, Inc., (Nasdaq: RNWK - news) the recognized leader in media delivery on the Internet, today announced the availability of eleven new international editions of RealPlayer® 8, RealJukebox(TM) 2 and RealDownload(TM) 4, best-of-breed software products that have fueled RealNetworks' recognized leadership in digital media. New editions of RealPlayer, RealJukebox and RealDownload are being released today in French, German and Japanese, and editions in eight additional languages (Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, Spanish, Swedish and two variations of Chinese) will be available over the next 30 days.
The release of the new localized software today reflects RealNetworks' deep commitment to its increasingly international customer base. It also builds upon the company's extensive efforts to make its products accessible and compelling to a diverse array of consumers across the global market. Today, nearly 50 percent of RealPlayer users and 40 percent of RealJukebox users worldwide are outside North America.
``We are proud to be providing localized-language versions of our best RealPlayer and RealJukebox software to the significant Internet consumer markets of the world,'' said Phil Murphy, Senior Vice President, International, at RealNetworks. ``We are empowering international consumers to enjoy all the features and benefits of RealPlayer 8 and RealJukebox 2 in their native languages, while also facilitating easy access to country-specific audio and video content.''
Certain localized versions of RealPlayer 8 have already begun to participate in the RealChannels(TM) program. These international RealChannels deliver language-specific content to users based on their country, via a graphical ``logo'' button embedded in the RealPlayer software. Users in Brazil, for example, have access to premium Latin American Channels that include Terra, Radio Globo and Starmedia. Users in Japan have direct access to such Japanese RealChannels as Sony Music, Online Japan, and the Asahi.com Movie Channel.
In addition, the popular Real.com(TM) Guides are now available for users in Australia, Brazil, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden. Along with the existing Real.com Guides for France, Germany, Japan and the UK, these new Real.com Guides facilitate direct content access to users who want to easily find local and international content in RealAudio® and RealVideo®. The new European and Latin American localized RealPlayer products will have localized Real.com Guides embedded directly in them for quick access. Other international embedded Real.com Guides, as well as embedded international RealJukebox Music Guides, will be available soon.
About RealPlayer 8
The new RealPlayer 8 with RealVideo 8 is the number one streaming media player, offering the highest quality audio and video experience available, whether over a dial-up connection or a broadband network. RealVideo 8 delivers remarkable improvements in video quality, including near-DVD quality video at 1 Mbps, TV-quality video at 500 Kbps, and half-screen TV-quality at 220 Kbps. With 400,000 new product registrations a day, more and more users are discovering the impressive experiences delivered with RealPlayer. There are now more than 140 million unique registered users of RealPlayer worldwide.
About RealJukebox 2
RealJukebox 2, the only complete digital music jukebox, allows users to record CDs, download new music, and organize their music collection right on their PC. The new RealJukebox 2 brings higher quality encoding and a richer music listening experience through Artist information, CD cover-art display, visualization, and auto-playlist capabilities. RealJukebox users can also take their music on the go by downloading tracks directly from their RealJukebox to portable devices. RealJukebox offers compatibility for the broadest range of media formats, digital rights management technologies, portable music devices and Internet standards, and is currently enjoyed by more than 40 million unique registered users.
About RealDownload 4
RealDownload 4, a leading media download manager, simplifies Internet media acquisition by ensuring that downloads are reliable, convenient and fun. It allows users to manage several downloads at once, while viewing the status of their downloads and time to completion. RealDownload also enables users to schedule downloads at their convenience.
About RealNetworks
RealNetworks, Inc., based in Seattle, is the recognized leader in media delivery on the Internet. It develops and markets software products and services designed to enable users of personal computers and other consumer electronic devices to send and receive audio, video and other multimedia services using the Web. Consumers can access and experience audio/video programming and download RealNetworks consumer software on the Internet at real.com . RealNetworks' systems and corporate information is located on the Internet at realnetworks.com .
NOTE: RealNetworks, Real.com, RealVideo, RealAudio, RealPlayer, RealJukebox, RealDownload, and RealChannels are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc.
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