Dear RealPlayer User, I'm very excited to announce the beta release of RealPlayer G2 and RealPlayer Plus G2, available for download now. With RealPlayer G2 you'll get a quantum leap in RealAudio and RealVideo quality, including an 80% improvement in RealAudio's frequency response and smoother, sharper RealVideo. RealPlayer G2 technology dramatically reduces rebuffering, which means less break-up in RealAudio and RealVideo streams. With this new feature you'll notice increased performance over your modem -- even under poor network conditions. RealPlayer G2 allows you to reach a universe of programming directly through your player. With the touch of a button through RealChannels you can access great channels like CNN, Screening Room (movie previews), ABC, NPR, Comedy Central, and more. To download now, visit: --> http://www.real.com/50/rg26a.html We are also releasing a new version of the premium RealPlayer, RealPlayer Plus G2. With RealPlayer Plus G2 you'll receive: * Even better RealAudio and RealVideo quality * Hi-fi audio display with spectrum analyzer * 10 channel graphic equalizer for tuning treble, bass, and mid-range * Video controls which work just like your TV set -- you control brightness, contrast, and saturation All of this with a 30-day money back guarantee -- just $29.99. To download now, visit: --> http://www.real.com/50/plusg26a.html +===+===+===+===+===+===+===+===+===+===+===+===+===+ "RealPlayer G2 from RealNetworks is the next generation of streaming media players. End users can now experience high quality audio and video..." - ZDNet, 5/1998 "Overall, RealPlayer is a class-act, this is one application you'll definitely want to have for your online daily web surfing..." - Strouds Review, 5/1998 84% of our users say RealPlayer G2 sounds better. 86% say the new RealPlayer G2 interface is better. They also use RealPlayer G2 to stay informed everyday! We hope you'll try for yourself -- and ENJOY! +===+===+===+===+===+===+===+===+===+===+===+===+===+ Thank you for continuing to use RealNetworks products, Maria Cantwell Senior Vice President RealNetworks, Inc. Seattle, WA USA --------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to users of RealPlayer software who indicated a preference during the download or installation process to receive notification of new RealNetworks products or services via e-mail. For information about subscribing to or unsubscribing from future announcements, visit http://www.real.com/mailinglist/index.html