What is Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)?

Media Transfer Protocol is a new protocol and accompanying set of drivers developed by Microsoft to connect portable devices to a Windows XP PC and synchronize digital media content between those devices and the PC. The MTP device offers the following benefits * Allow driverless Installation. MTP device uses Microsoft drivers, therefore no need to install separate drivers on the computer * Autosync for music transfer. Customizable Autosync function with no special PC Software required * MTP mirrors current and future device connectivity API * Supports subscription content transfer (Windows Media Digital Right Management10), allows playback of digital media content purchased from online store with PlaysForSure certification