The Windows player also plays files in several formats, but not in RealNetwork's.
It can play back video from phones, laptops and tablets directly through its MHL-compatible HDMI input and also plays files from memory cards.
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.
From the comments, it seems the MB400 will play files from a USB stick, but it doesn't show the tracks on screen.
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.
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.
