Information in more than one form. It includes the use of text, audio, graphics, animation and full-motion video. Multimedia programs are typically games, encyclopedias and training courses on CD-ROM or DVD. However, any application with sound and/or video can be called a multimedia program. See rich media and multimedia file.
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- Software downloads 2009-11-28
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-27
- Fresh View 7.84 (Windows)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-27
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- Software downloads 2009-11-27
- HP Pavilion dv7-3065dx
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- Product reviews 2009-11-25
- Sony Vaio FW560F/T (brown)
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- Product reviews 2009-11-25
- iPhone replacements
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-24
- Multimedia Station for Droid
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- Product reviews 2009-11-24
- H264 WebCam Pro 3.6 (Windows)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-24
- Media Revolution 2.9 (Windows)
- By it's enormous function range and the support of numerous media formats Media Revolution is the only player you really need on your PC. Apart from playing video and audio files as well as DVD's, you get a complete media administration and a digital video recorder. The product rounds useful...
- Software downloads 2009-11-24
- Nokia 6350 photos
- The Nokia 6350 does the job as a phone for voice calls, but it doesn't measure up as a multimedia device. by CNET News.com
- Image galleries 2009-11-23
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- Software downloads 2009-11-23
- Flex GIF Animator 9.02 (Windows)
- Flex GIF Animator is the only program you need to create great looking animations. Whether you are creating animations for the Web, presentations, and multimedia files or simply just want to impress your friends, Flex GIF Animator provides you with all the necessary tools. The Object Tweening function in Flex...
- Software downloads 2009-11-22
- HP Pavilion dv4-1555dx
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- Product reviews 2009-11-20
- Samsung Mythic photos
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- Image galleries 2009-11-20
- Samsung Convoy SCH-U640 (Verizon Wireless)
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- Product reviews 2009-11-20
- Cute Album 5.0 (Windows)
- Easily create, edit, and share stunning slide shows, animations, video galleries, photo albums and spectacular multimedia presentations like never before. Simply open or drag and drop your photos and Cute Album automatically creates ready-to-use multimedia presentations for you. Share your creations anywhere on the Internet or on CD/DVD-ROM. iMedia Connect,...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- STR3EM 1.0 (Windows)
- STR3EM is a content delivery format which allows content providers to deliver multimedia entertainment in a single file with the quality of a retail CD and DVD. STR3EM can accept multiple WMV, WMA, WAV, MOV, MP4, or MP3 files for playback from a single .st3 or .wiki file formats. Additional...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- uSeesoft DVD to MP4 Ripper 1.5.0.6 (Windows)
- uSeesoft DVD to MP4 Ripper is a super DVD to MP4 Ripper which can rip DVD to MP4 at super fast speed and best video quality. uSeesoft DVD to MP4 Ripper can offer you very clear MP4 video which can be played on iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, Sony PSP,...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- Nexus Radio 4.2 (Windows)
- Nexus Radio is a free all-in-one application for all of your music needs. Search and download over 15 million songs directly to your PC, or listen to and record over 11,000+ radio stations free of charge. You can play downloaded songs directly within Nexus Radio, or transfer songs to your...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
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