Roxio announced
today that they've released the Windows version of Roxio Crunch. Using this new application, users can quickly and easily covert their
videos for playback on the Apple TV or portable devices like the iPod or iPhone.
Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions
(NASDAQ: SNIC), today launched the Microsoft Windows version of Roxio Crunch, which enables consumers to quickly and easily convert more
of their favorite personal video entertainment for enjoyment on-the-go or in the living room. The ideal companion to the iPod, Apple TV,
and the highly anticipated iPhone, Roxio Crunch offers a one-step process for converting a broad range of the most popular video formats
including DVD-Video, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and DivX files into a format recognized by these Apple devices. The application includes powerful
transcoding technologies and pre-defined device profiles to ensure optimal playback regardless of the screen size.
Windows
and Mac versions are available now and can be purchased directly from Roxio for $39.99. A cross-platform version will be available in
retail stores early next month. Full details can be found here.