figgy Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Windows Media Player 10 will include a high-bitrate encoder. The encoder can encode at bitrates from 128Kbps to 320Kbps. Previously, Microsoft was only allowed to carry a MP3 decoder by Fraunhofer (the makers of mp3). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadCap Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 looks very tasty :) i like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadiz Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 About time, but I'll probably continue to use iTunes to rip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muessig Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Sweet, way to go MS! :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kainashi Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 this is great news. thanks. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojomonkee Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 now they can, ya know, catch up with the rest of the world that has pretty much gotten over mp3 and moved on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizuian Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Cool :) Thanks for the news :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn_2004 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 BTW, When will WMP10 be released (for XP)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hawk Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 You can already do it in v9 with a registry tweak. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn_2004 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 .OGG sounds better... Too bad file size is bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 1, 2004 Author Share Posted September 1, 2004 You can already do it in v9 with a registry tweak. Link Right! You have install a third-party encoder or install Microsoft Plus! Pack for WMP9. This is the first time Microsoft has included a mp3 encoder with WMP without requiring a seperate installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hawk Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 It's not that hard to install an encoder ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaffa Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 bleh.. I still prefer my EAC + LAME codec ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaStErDoN Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 well.. not new.. i've already tried it 2 month ago approximately (Beta version) but i still don't like WMP.. :no: really slow starting.. i prefer Foobar 2000 (www.foobar2000.org) and if u want to rip cds use FreeRipIt.. simple and good.. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron901 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 about time. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmoove Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 now they can, ya know, catch up with the rest of the world that has pretty much gotten over mp3 and moved on. Speak for yourself... MP3 is still the only audio format I use. Why? It sounds fine and it works on any device/media player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanekiwi Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 right on jaffa. eac + lame 3.90 with "--alt-preset extreme" ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanekiwi Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 right on jaffa. eac + lame 3.90 with "--alt-preset extreme" ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sn1p3t Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I still like WMA simply because 96Kbps WMA is comparible to 160Kbps or even a 192Kbps MP3. But I'm SO glad they decided to put in MP3 ripping. Sometimes I need it in MP3 format, and don't like the hassle having to get another program ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vellox Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I still like WMA simply because 96Kbps WMA is comparible to 160Kbps or even a 192Kbps MP3.But I'm SO glad they decided to put in MP3 ripping. Sometimes I need it in MP3 format, and don't like the hassle having to get another program ;) ahahahhahahahahhaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgrale Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I wonder how much Microsoft is paying Fraunhofer IIS for including an encoder. Or does it only cost if you use their encoder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Veteran Posted September 1, 2004 Veteran Share Posted September 1, 2004 I still like WMA simply because 96Kbps WMA is comparible to 160Kbps or even a 192Kbps MP3.But I'm SO glad they decided to put in MP3 ripping. Sometimes I need it in MP3 format, and don't like the hassle having to get another program ;) If it is to your ears, then super for you. I'd be willing to bet you won't find many others who would agree with you though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot2801 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I agree? Well 128KBps WMA to a 192KBps MP3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NetRyder Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Awesome news! :D I still use the mp3 format. It sounds great, and works with any portable device and any media player out-of-the-box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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