From the comments, it seems the MB400 will play files from a USB stick, but it doesn't show the tracks on screen.
It lets RealNetworks equip its multimedia software to play files in Microsoft's Windows Media Player format; RealNetworks is not licensing the actual Microsoft player software.
He said RealNetworks' engineers had studied the data that was sent between the Microsoft media server software and the Windows Media Player program and recreated the technology needed to play files in the Microsoft format.
For those who prefer entertainment to work while in transit, there is a Windows Media Player version that can also play files in the MP3 format, as well as the Microsoft Reader program, which uses the company's heralded Clear Type technology to make reading the screen easier on the eyes.
Most people have installed browser plugins that automatically play files linked from web pages.
And you can use the Plex app to play files from your web browser, from your Downloads, or from a file explorer app, says Plex.
Add to that AllShare™, which enables content to be seamlessly streamed between DLNA® devices, allowing you to play files stored on your PC.
Maybe this is because of the fact that SeeqPod enables visitors to play files directly, and because it has reportedly been slow in setting up negotiation talks with the labels.
Plus, the VLC Apple TV app will be able to play files from Windows Shares, UPnP, FTP, and Plex servers, in addition to those available on the local machine.
The release of Microsoft's iPod competitor was closely watched, but it wasn't until the day after the unveiling that it was discussed that the portable entertainment system will not play files wrapped in Microsoft's own Windows Media and Audio DRM technology.
