If you're not aware, URGE is the new Microsoft/MTV joint venture to annoy Steve Jobs bring you, the discriminating digital media consumer, a one-stop online store for all your needs. The main music store integration is now URGE. There are still extensive controls and menu commands, but you have to hunt them down a bit and they don't clutter up the main interface. The navigation has also gone minimal, ala the Internet Explorer 7 betas I have played with. It relies heavily on a glossy black interface, along with controls that glow softly blue when you interact with them, and the overall look and feel work very well. So what's new? First of all, Windows Media Player 11 is pretty. and moved everything over with a minimum of fuss or input from yours truly.
WMP 11 beta also found my existing WMP 10 settings, media, playlists, etc. I'm happy to report both the download and install went fine. Trotting on over to Microsoft's Windows Media Player 11 site, I quickly downloaded and installed the beta.
Bill's new media player, and I for one am just darn excited. For many of us, this is the first chance to play with Mr. Microsoft has made the Windows Media Player 11 beta available to the public.
