CyberLink sent out a press release this morning, announcing that PowerDVD Ultra has been certified to support the playback of the BD-Video Profile 1.1 specification. With support for BD-Video Profile 1.1, PowerDVD owners will be able to use the picture-in-picture functionality found on upcoming Blu-ray Disc titles.
CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a world leader in digital home solutions, announced today that CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra has been certified by the Blu-ray Disc Association to support playback of BD-Video Profile 1.1 specification.

CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra featuring support for BD-Video Profile 1.1 format allows the playback of high-definition movie content with multiple video streams, providing users with real-time Picture-in-Picture viewing experience such as watching the movie and video commentaries simultaneously.

"CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra has been acknowledged for various standards for high-definition video support including BD-ROM Profile 1.0, BD+, AVCHD, and HD DVD," said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. "Now with PowerDVD Ultra certified for BD-Video Profile 1.1, we ensure users the best Blu-ray movie experience on PCs."
CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra with BD-Video Profile 1.1 support will be available online in early 2008. Full details can be found here.