The platform promises "dramatic video quality and performance improvements, and features that improve developer productivity.'
In total, there are about 40 added features/improvements.
TCM has all the updates:
- a XNA-based interface enabling 'stunning' 3D visualizations in apps
- support for running Silverlight applications with desktop features in the browser
- support for 64bit operating systems
- Hardware Decode and presentation of H.264 improve performance for lower-power devices to render high-definition video using GPU support.
- the TrickPlay function allows video to be played at different speeds and supports fast-forward and rewind.
- Improved power awareness that prevents the screen saver from being shown while watching video and allows the computer to sleep when video is not active.
- Remote control support
- Reduced network latency by using a background thread for networking
- Digital rights management advancements allow seamless switching between DRM media sources
You can get Silverlight 5 beta here: Silverlight.net
Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 13 Apr 2011 21:06
