We saw the new OnLive Desktop service last month, that lets you run Microsoft Office applications on your iPad, and now OnLive has launched a paid version called OnLive Desktop Plus.
The OnLive Desktop Plus application adds in support for Adobe’s Acrobat Reader, and comes with a range of new features including a Flash and PDF enabled browser experience.
The OnLive Desktop service is available for free, whereas the new OnLive Desktop Plus service is available for a monthly fee of $4.99.
Features of OnLive Desktop Plus
The free OnLive Desktop App, currently available on iPad—and coming soon to Android, PC, Mac, TVs, and monitors—delivers no-compromise, media-rich, instant-response Windows applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software, and as of today, Adobe Reader for PDFs, along with 2GB of cloud storage. OnLive Desktop Plus, available for $4.99/month at www.desktop.onlive.com, provides all OnLive Desktop Standard features plus OnLive’s gigabit-speed accelerated browsing experience with full Flash player capability. With OnLive Desktop Plus, the iPad not only becomes 100% Flash compatible, it becomes the world’s fastest mobile Flash player.
The OnLive Desktop Plus service is particularly beneficial for users who need to access Flash-based content on their iPads, which is not natively supported by iOS. This makes it an excellent tool for professionals and students who rely on Flash for educational websites, interactive content, and multimedia presentations. Additionally, the inclusion of Adobe Reader allows for seamless viewing and interaction with PDF documents, which is crucial for business and academic purposes.
Future Plans and Additional Services
OnLive is not stopping with just the Desktop Plus service. The company also plans to introduce another paid service which will come with 50GB of storage and will cost $9.99 a month. This upcoming service aims to cater to users who require more extensive storage solutions for their documents and media files. With the increasing reliance on cloud storage for both personal and professional use, this additional service could be a game-changer for those needing more space without compromising on accessibility and speed.
Moreover, OnLive’s vision extends beyond just the iPad. The company is working on making the OnLive Desktop App available on a variety of platforms including Android, PC, Mac, TVs, and monitors. This cross-platform availability will ensure that users can access their Windows applications and files from virtually any device, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of users.
You can find out more information about the OnLive Desktop Plus app over at OnLive Desktop, and the company also plans to introduce another paid service which will come with 50GB of storage and will cost $9.99 a month.
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