Here is a list of some of new features being introduced in SL5 from ScotGu's blog.

  • Hardware video decode
  • Trickplay
  • Remote control support
  • Better Databinding and MVVM
  • WCF and RIA Services: Silverlight 5 now includes WS-Trust support.
  • Improved text clarity
  • Better printing support
  • Out of browser support
  • Better and faster drawing
  • Automated testing tools
  • Smaller download
  • Faster performance


Watch ScotGu's keynote here