CD/Multimedia/DVD Player, CD Ripper, Spectrum Analyzer, 15-Band Graphic/Parametric EQ, MP3 and Ogg Utilities, database with online freedb support.

CD-Runner has online access to the freedb to automatically retrieve expanded CD info over the Internet, support for local freedb database.

CD-Runner includes three specially created faceplates, which are designed to look like real home hi-fi / VCR equipment, and are highly customizable.

Media Runner includes support for almost all movie and audio files (MP3, Ogg, WAV, WMA, AVI, MPG, many others), DVD Runner, new CD Ripper options, automated MP3 ID3 and Ogg tagging and viewing, MP3 ID3v1 and ID3v2 utilities, Windows Media Technology 4 support, DVD support, Ogg Vorbis support, CD-ROM Runner to automatically find and run applications, new Media Library, fully-featured Disc Library includes local database Export options.

Includes 4 different players or "faceplates" - Home Stereo, Car Stereo, Compact & Ribbon (minimized). Customize options for faceplate graphics, fonts, colors, wallpapers, LCD, LED or custom glass display windows, drag and drop / multiple file selection playlist editors, very easy to use, online context-sensitive help.

Like to watch movies on your computer? No problem. Support is provided for DVD movies and movie files ( MPEG, AVI, DAT, MOV, QT, etc.) using the Media Runner. In addition, virtually all popular audio files can be played from WAV to MP3, and new Windows Media Technology 4 Audio and Video.

Here are some key features of "CDRunner 2005":

· Audio CD Runner and CD Library
· CD Ripper and MP3 ID3 Tagger
· CD-ROM Runner and Library
· Media Runner
· CD-Runner Lite
· Custom Setup


Requirements:

· Windows compatible mouse
· 64 MB RAM minimum; 128 MB or greater
· CD-ROM, DVD, CD-R(/W) or combo drive
· DVD movie playback requires third party DVD decoder (usually included with purchase of DVD drive or preloaded onto computer system with DVD drive)
· Sound board, Sound-Blaster compatible recommended
· DirectX 3 or later required to use Spectrum Analyzer
· DirectX 8 or later required to use Equalizer
· Hard drive with approximately 30 MB available
· Video board with 256-colors minimum; optimum video mode is High Color (16 bit) color palette (or greater)
· Internet connection required for some online features, 56K modem OK, broadband connection recommended


Limitations:

· 30 days trial

Requirements:

· CD or DVD drive

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

· Comprehensive code optimization to improve loading times & screen refresh speed, fix rare OS-specific bugs and improve overall reliability
· New 'No Drive Available' Setup option, for systems without CD or DVD drives (Netbook mode)
· Faster loading using automatic drive detection
· New List & Grid View preferences saved (sizes, last used, etc.) for Disc Library and Media Server
· New Media Server - double-click to play track option in all sub listings (e.g. Artists, Albums, Genre, etc.)
· New Media Server automatic save column width preferences
· Media Server / iTunes import updated to work with latest iTunes
· Updated movie (MPG, AVI, etc.) playback
· New support for very long media filenames (e.g. 256 characters for NTFS)