Windows media player 11 beta has been released for download at the microsoft site. While the new player has many features which can be enjoyed by windows xp,I cannot ignore the fact that it is designed for windows vista which is soon to premiere.Windows Media Player 11 has a simple and visually effective interface(fully skinnable) excellent performance, especially with large media libraries,and solid integration with Urge, its de facto music service.

If you are wanting to give it a try be aware that its still in beta.Windows Media Player 11 has some bugs to work out, though we didn’t notice any major ones. Also, I was not able to locate any podcast directory yet.  For Windows XP users, Windows Media Player 11 is a must-have upgrade. It’s Microsoft’s best jukebox effort to date, thanks to a thoughtful redesign, impressive performance, and a ton of useful features.

Download It Here