From: RealNetworks News <announce@dmail1.real-net.net>
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 1997 21:15:01 +0800
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Subject: Improved RealAudio and RealVideo with New RealPlayer 5.0
Message-ID: <199712111446.GAA18684@dmail5.real-net.net>
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Dear RealPlayer User,

We are pleased to announce that the final version
of the free RealPlayer 5.0 has been released and
is now available for download.

You can upgrade to RealPlayer 5.0 by visiting:

   http://www.real.com/50/index.html

WHAT'S NEW IN REALPLAYER 5.0

RealPlayer 5.0 features improved RealAudio
and RealVideo quality and other benefits, including:

- Smoother, sharper RealVideo
- Near CD-quality voice at 28.8
- Streaming cartoon-style animations using
  RealFlash, co-developed with Macromedia
- 2x larger video screen
- Full-screen video above 100kbps on Windows 95/NT

THE ENHANCED REALPLAYER PLUS 5.0

RealPlayer Plus 5.0, the premium version of
RealPlayer, is now available for purchase
and immediate download at:

   http://www.real.com/50/plus.html

RealPlayer Plus 5.0 delivers lots of great 
additional benefits, including: 

- The best-quality RealAudio and RealVideo at 28.8
- One-button scanning for LIVE audio and video sites
- Instant access to content with programmable preset buttons
- Ability to record selected clips
- Packaged CD-ROM and manual
- Free telephone technical support
- Just $29.99 with 30-day money back guarantee

And for a limited time, if you order and
download RealPlayer Plus, you can get a FREE
music CD from Sony Music (continental U.S. only).

Thank you for using RealNetworks products,

Maria Cantwell
Senior Vice President
RealNetworks, Inc.
Seattle, WA  USA

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