Compaq to Include RealOne Player with IPAQ Pocket PCs
Reprinted from a RealNetworks press release:
CTIA, ORLANDO, Florida, March 18, 2002 — RealNetworks, Inc. announced today that
the mobile version of the RealOne Player, optimized for Pocket PC devices and showcased content from more than
thirty content providers, spanning news, entertainment and sports, is available for free download at www.real.com/player/mobile.
Additionally, as part of an expansion of a’ strategic relationship, Compaq will ship RealOne Player with
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC devices.
With RealOne Player, Pocket PC users will be able to access and play RealAudio and RealVideo programming and seamlessly
transfer their personal media collections such as music from RealOne Player on their PC onto their Pocket PC devices.
RealAudio and RealVideo content can be streamed in real time directly over a wireless data connection or downloaded from
the PC to a Pocket PC device for later playback. Content providers are able to leverage their existing RealAudio and
RealVideo programming, easily reaching the rapidly growing mobile audience. Additionally, mobile carriers are able to
trial and deliver media programming to Pocket PC devices with wireless connections over 2.5G and 3G networks.
RealNetworks provides consumers with the best Internet media experience on the broadest array of devices and platforms.
RealNetworks has announced versions of the RealOne Player for many home and mobile devices, including the Nokia 9210i and
9290 Communicators, HP Digital Entertainment Center, Sony Playstation 2, Moxi Media Center, Nokia Media Terminal and
TiVO Series 2 DVR.
