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Yesterday Corel announced the latest release of WinDVD called WinDVD 9 Plus Blu-ray. WinDVD is a DVD and video playback software for PCs. The newest version features a new interface, new video technologies, Blu-ray disc playback and better sound. Corel states that the new interface is more intuitive and should help the consumer in a better way. Secondly the advanced upscaling possibilities should make this product 'good for the movie buff, frequent flyer and those who want a superior video', says Jeff Hastings, General Manager of Digital Media at Corel.
New video technologies are added to create a better video. For example Corel added Unique Trimension All2HD Upscaling, which converts standard-definition DVDs to a near-high-definition video without the added expense of HD drives and media. Corel also added a technology that is made to take away the judder effect from fast-motion scenes and a De-Snow Filter. This filter removes digital noise from MPEG, H.264 and VC-1 low-resolution video.
The new name, WinDVD 9 Plus Blu-ray, tells you something else. It enables Blu-ray playback. Corel promises that this product offers you advanced interactive content support and the latest surround sound technologies, like Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD surround sound.
WinDVD 9 Plus Blu-ray is priced at $99,99 and is available now. Corel says that more and more people adopt high-definition technologies like Blu-ray and AVCHD. With WinDVD 9 Plus they promise those adopters the latest in Blu-ray playback... What do you think?
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