CyberLink launches PowerDVD 8
A new version of the well known PowerDVD software has been released recently by CyberLink. PowerDVD 8 offers support for HD audio and video standards and formats, including AVCHD and Blu-ray Discs, and with the support for 7.1-channel home-entertainment system, it is possible to enjoy your HD movies also on mediacenter PCs.
A recently introduced feature of PowerDVD 8 is the capability to build a database of your movie collection, and then sync and share information with other PowerDVD users.
With the "Movie Remixes" feature is also possible to create stories from favorite movies by selecting scenes and the order in which these must be played.
The video formats supported include:
The disc formats supported include:
CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is now available online and will be available in retail shops beginning May. More detailed information can be found here.
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A recently introduced feature of PowerDVD 8 is the capability to build a database of your movie collection, and then sync and share information with other PowerDVD users.
With the "Movie Remixes" feature is also possible to create stories from favorite movies by selecting scenes and the order in which these must be played.
The video formats supported include:
- MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
- MPEG-2 HD
- SMPTE VC-1
- WMV-HD
The disc formats supported include:
- Blu-ray Discs: BD-Video profile 1.1, AVCHD
- DVDs: DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-VR, DVD+VR
- CDs: VCD, SVCD, Audio CD
CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is now available online and will be available in retail shops beginning May. More detailed information can be found here.
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