Windows Media Player 7.1 (for Mac 8.1 and higher) opens up a whole new world to Mac users, enabling you to hear and see the thousands of hours of Windows Media-formatted content out on the Web. With full support for the latest Windows Media technologies, Windows Media Player delivers CD-quality audio at half the file size of MP3 and the sharpest video available. The Windows Media Player for Macintosh is based on DirectShow architecture and is designed to provide the most extendable, flexible, and convenient player for accessing multimedia content.
Windows Media Player 7.1 for Mac has all the functionality of the new OS X Player. Both have optimized playback of Windows Media format and enhanced reliability. Optimized specifically for the Macintosh, the new player provides intuitive design, reliable performance, and compatibility with most popular Macintosh models and system software.