Zoom Player Stars in "24"
Learn how to set Zoom Player in a Video Wall configuration
The Zoom Player Multiple Instances How-To article has been updated
Zoom Player v7 Offers a scriptable web based Remote-Control
Zoom Player v7 Offers Enhanced QuickTime V7 ActiveX Support!
Zoom Player v7 Plays them All!
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May 15th, 2009:

Zoom Player Stars in "24"

Suspect escapes, terrorist group with deadly canister at large, the next attack is nearing, in a remote apartment framing messages are planted on unsuspecting guy's PC while he's being threatened and his captive brother's life is at stake.

The neighbors, disturbed by the noise, call the cops. An officer knocks on the door; guns are drawn on the other side…. the plot thickens every second, who else can be in the middle of all this? Right – Zoom Player!

Zoom Player took on a star role in a recent chapter (Season 7, Episode 21 at 2:43, 12:30 and 23:46) of the TV series "24" when the director assigned it to display a set of videos in one of these nerve-racking scenes.

You can watch Zoom Player in action on the FOX "24" site, or better still – get it here and use it yourself, like the pros do!


Screenshots:
Zoom Player Starring in "24" (2:43)
Zoom Player Starring in "24" (12:30)
Zoom Player Starring in "24" (23:46)
Zoom Player skin used in this episode

Please note that in the "24" episode they used an older version of the SilverChrome skin, The default DVD skin that came with Zoom Player v4.


April 21st, 2009:

We've posted another great article on how to use Zoom Player to display video across multiple monitors in a Video Wall configuration.


April 20th, 2009:

The Zoom Player Multiple Instances How-To article has been updated


Feb 15th, 2009:

Coming Soon in version 7 - Part 3:

Now you can really take control of your media. The upcoming Zoom Player v7 will include, among other improved and new features, support for using any web- enabled mobile device (such as wireless (WiFi) Internet capable devices, PDA's and cellular phones) to remote control the player's operation.

Forget sticking to your keyboard or expensive PC controllers, this new feature will allow you to break away from your computer - and still be able to control the playback of your video or tune, manage your playlist or rearrange your media library from anywhere in the world (or the comfort of your couch).

Now you can truly run any of Zoom Player's functions from any location around the house or elsewhere (given your device is connected to the web) with the same ease as pressing a button on your TV remote control!

To allow you to match Zoom Player functions with your device's buttons and have any setup you prefer, Zoom Player provides a versatile interface that is fully scriptable through simple HTML scripting. This means that with just a few simple steps you will turn your mobile device into a fully featured, customizable Zoom Player remote control.


Jan 29th, 2009:

Zoom Player v6 is now available in Italian, Russian and Simplified Chinese


Dec 25th, 2008:

Coming Soon in version 7 - Part 2:

Zoom Player now offers help in playing back QuickTime formats that are license- locked and could normally be played back only using QuickTime.

Zoom Player now brings you enhanced support for the new QuickTime v7 ActiveX control. The new QuickTime v7 ActiveX control is more responsive and stable while sporting extra features.

Zoom Player further offers the ActiveX mode for compatibility when playing back those QuickTime files that may not play properly when using DirectShow. You can enable or disable ActiveX support for QuickTime from the "Advanced Options / Playback" menu.


Dec 17th, 2008:

Coming Soon in version 7 - Part 1:

Never again miss a favorite movie, tune or clip!
With the Zoom Player v7 you can play the latest, most up-to-date audio and video media formats available today along with all former media types – from conventional to esoteric and rare.

Additional to most existing media formats and file extensions, Zoom Player v7 now supports these new media formats and file associations:
  • AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate ACELP Codec) audio format and association of .AMR extension;
  • VP7 (TrueMotion VP7) video format and association of the .VP7 extension;
  • Theora (open compression) video format and association of .OGV extension.
With Zoom Player's extended file extension support now you can easly instant- play any type of audio, video and many other types of media files. All you need to do is to associate (only once) any media file extension that you want to be played back with Zoom Player, click that file, sit back and enjoy!


Nov 28th, 2008:

Hi everyone!,
Check out our new Full Screen Navigation interface skin download pages.

Choose from multiple styles and targeted display types, such as Widescreen and Tablet versions of our popular interfaces.


Nov 23rd, 2008:

Navigation around Zoom Player is getting easier & more fun with New Downloadable Interfaces – watch this spot!


Oct 12th, 2008:

Zoom Player v6 offline help files are now available in PDF and CHM (Windows Help file) formats.


Sep 10th, 2008:

Zoom Player v6 is now available in French & German


Sep 2nd, 2008:

Following more than a year of development, we are pround to announce the release of Zoom Player v6, our (and probably the world's) best digital media player, ever.

What's new in v6? Two new product lines (Home Edition and Business Edition) and six new products that cover the entire spectrum from enthusiasts to professional system originators - get just the right tool for the mission.

There's also full VISTA support, improved shell integration, higher usability, simpler and easier configuration options and many new features.

For the complete change list, click here.
To discuss the new release on our forums, click here.


Download Zoom Player v6.00 final.


Aug 19th, 2008:

Announcing Zoom Player v6.00 release candidate 3
Version 6 is almost done and includes many new features, enhancements and bug fixes.
For the complete change list, click here.


Download Zoom Player v6.00 release candidate 3.


Aug 14th, 2008:

Zoom Player v6 is arriving to a PC/CE Device near you!

Whether you are a professional needing a serious work-tool for media processing, playback and control, or a private user seeking for the ultimate entertainment player, the new Zoom Player v6 - scheduled for release in August - will bring you a fresh, rich and unmatched experience both at work and leisure. Pro or Enthusiast - Zoom Player v6 offers you top performance, unprecedented ease-of- use, the most complete set of features and the highest levels of stability and reliability.

Starting with v6, Zoom Player now offers two separate product lines:
Business Edition for professional users and business/commercial applications, and
Home Edition for private users and home entertainment.

Zoom Player v6 is coming soon - watch this spot!


May 1st, 2008:

Announcing Zoom Player v6.00 release candidate 2
Version 6 is nearing completion and includes many new features, enhancements and bug fixes.
For the complete change list, click here.


Download Zoom Player v6.00 release cndidate 2.


March 15th, 2008:

Due to the strong devaluation of the dollar, Zoom Player prices have been adjusted.
Purchasing in other currencies has been unaffected.


March 15th, 2008:

The "" article has been updated.


January 27th, 2008:

Announcing Zoom Player v6.00 release candidate 1
Version 6 is nearing completion and includes many new features, enhancements and bug fixes.
For the complete change list, click here.


Download Zoom Player v6.00 release cndidate 1.


January 9th, 2008:

Announcing Zoom Player v5.02 final
This version fixes a bug that caused Zoom Player v5.01 to think it was corrupted.

Download Zoom Player v5.02.


January 2nd, 2008:

Announcing Zoom Player v5.01 final
This release patches a recently discovered vulnerability (not found in the wild).

Download Zoom Player v5.01.


January 1st, 2008:

Zoom Player is now available for Direct Purchase in Euro, British Pounds and Japanese Yen.


September 2nd, 2007:

The Zoom Player v5.00 offline help file is now available in PDF format.


August 13th, 2007:

Announcing Zoom Player v5.50 beta 1

A long time in the making, version 5.50 includes a lot of new features and improved capabilities.
For the complete change list, click here.


Download Zoom Player v5.50 beta 1.


July 10th, 2007:

The Zoom Player v5 turkish translation is now online.


June 17th, 2007:

DoDownload.com has awarded Zoom Player with their DoDownload Excellent Award.
To check out Zoom Player's trophy cabinet, please visit our awards page.


June 1st, 2007:

Zoom Player version 5.5 was awarded the Softpedia Pick 5/5 award, by Softpedia.com. To read their review on Zoom Player's latest version, click here.


March 14th, 2007:

The Zoom Player v5 offline help file is now available for download.

The Zoom Player v5 french translation is now online.


February 17th, 2007:

The Zoom Player online help has been rewritten to reflect the vast number of changes introduced in version 5.

A downloadable windows-help file will be made available shortly.


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