Read about the following device categories, and then click a category to learn how to make a device PlaysForSure.
Networked Audio and Video Devices
Millions of consumers are creating media libraries on their PCs and they want to enjoy their media anywhere. Imagine having the ability to listen to all the music from your PC in any room of your home. You could make playlists that include music you purchased online or ripped from your CD collection. A new generation of network-connected devices, including digital audio receivers, DVD players, and more, can make this a reality anywhere in your home.
Driverless installation and simple setup on Windows-based computers break down the barriers, preventing consumers from accessing premium audio and video anywhere in their homes.
Give your customers access to over one million tracks for less than the cost of a CD every month using a subscription service that supports Windows Media DRM 10.
Microsoft Technologies Help You Deliver a Dependable and Seamless Experience
Windows Media Codecs (WMA/WMV)
Windows Media DRM 10 for Networked Devices
Connected TVs and Displays
Millions of consumers are creating media collections on their PCs and they want to play them anywhere. Imagine if your new High-Def Plasma or DLP TV allowed you to browse and enjoy all your digital music, video, and pictures from your Windows-based PC. You could enjoy a slideshow of your favorite photos, show off home videos, or play music you purchased online or ripped from your CD collection. A new generation of network-connected TVs will give consumers access to all their favorite digital media content right where they want it most – in any room of the home.
Driverless installation and simple setup on Windows-based computers break down the barriers that prevent consumers from accessing premium audio and video anywhere in their homes.
Give your customers access to over one million tracks for less than the cost of a CD every month using a subscription service that supports Windows Media DRM 10.
Microsoft Technologies Help You to Deliver a Dependable and Seamless Experience:
Windows Media Codecs (WMA/WMV)
Windows Media DRM 10 for Networked Devices
Portable Audio and Video Devices
Imagine having all your favorite music with you at the gym, on the bus, or in your pocket wherever you go. What about having hours of movies at your fingertips to enjoy while traveling?
A new generation of portable devices and online services enable consumers to enjoy their favorite music and video anytime and anywhere.
Ensure that your device offers the same features as other state-of-the-art portable audio and video devices.
Create an "it just works" experience for customers with driverless installation on any Windows-based computer and simple auto-sync setup with Windows Media Player.
Innovate! Support Windows Media DRM 10 to give your customers access to over 70 online services using WMA/WMV + DRM today; they can fill your device with music or video, and know that it will work.
Microsoft Technologies Help You Deliver a Dependable and Seamless Experience
Windows Media Codecs (WMA/WMV)
Microsoft Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)
Windows Media DRM 10 for Portable Devices
Mobile Phones and PDAs
Countless consumers carry their mobile phones and PDAs with them everywhere they go. In the past few years, these devices have added the ability to take and send photos and videos, as well as perform numerous other functions for consumers. A new generation of phones and PDAs now allow consumers to enjoy their favorite music and video, whether ripped from a CD or purchased online, anytime and anywhere.
Ensure that your device offers the same features as other state-of-the-art portable audio and video devices.
Create an "it just works" experience for customers with driverless installation on any Windows-based computer, and simple auto-sync setup with Windows Media Player.
Innovate! Support Windows Media DRM 10 to give your customers access to over 70 online services using WMA/WMV + DRM today; they can fill your device with music or video and know that it will work.
Microsoft Technologies Help You Deliver a Dependable and Seamless Experience
Windows Media Codecs (WMA/WMV)
Microsoft Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)
Windows Media DRM 10 for Portable Devices
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