- Details
- Software
List of Updates:If you'd like to give it a try, the update can be downloaded for free from CyberLink's website. Add a comment
- Support BD-Video Profile 1.1.
- Improves BD-Java compatibility to enhance interactivity with some BD-ROMs.
- Details
- Software
CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), today announced it is participating in the formation of a joint HD DVD patent license based on its ownership of a patent determined to be essential to the HD DVD standard.If you'd like to read more, CyberLink's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
CyberLink's patent relates to the specifications for interactive content over a network for prerecorded HD-DVD Discs, for playback according to the DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO (HD DVD-Video).
"Innovation is the key to CyberLink delivering leading products to our customers as well as sustaining long-term business success," said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. "We're extremely proud be a part of a group of essential HD DVD patent owners who have come together voluntarily for the purpose of forming a joint license, as this is testament to the strength of our core technology."
- Details
- Software
Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today announced that its Professional Products Group will focus its research and development resources on the creation of new applications for cutting-edge authoring of Blu-ray Disc titles that encompass the interactive and connected-content capabilities of BD-Live. The group will also increase resource allocation on developing its encoding and title creation applications that streamline the process of preparing video entertainment for digital distribution. In order to address these emerging market opportunities and optimize investment return, the Professional Products Group will conclude sales of its Scenarist HD DVD authoring product line.Things aren't looking good for HD DVD. Without products like Scenarist, its going to be much harder for studios to get their titles ready for release. If you'd like to read more, Sonic's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
"Extending Sonic's long history of commitment and support for the professional sector, we are aligning our professional product portfolio to address the evolving needs of our high-end customers," said Dave Habiger, president and CEO, Sonic Solutions. "Our Professional Products Group plays a significant role in supporting the development of high-definition formats, including the contribution of core IP to HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc joint portfolio licenses. Going forward, the group will direct its considerable format expertise on helping our professional customers fulfill the richly interactive promise of Blu-ray Disc including BD-Live, and aligning with a broader company strategy to enable the secure and efficient digital-distribution of video entertainment."
- Details
- Software
Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today launched BackOnTrack Online, a digital media storage solution that automatically and continuously protects personal data and precious family memories. Trivially easy to set up and maintain, personal content is encrypted and uploaded to a remote and secure Roxio online backup center. In the event of computer data loss due to a crash, system theft, human error or even natural disaster, consumers' digital files can be quickly restored from any Web-connected computer. Consumers can begin safeguarding their digital lives today through a risk-free, 15-day trial available directly from Roxio at www.roxio.com. A 12-month subscription offering unlimited storage space is available for $49.99.If you'd like to read more, Roxio's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
- Details
- Software
Nero, leaders in digital media technology, announced today that Bang & Olufsen’s Serenata mobile phone and the BeoSound 6 mobile personal audio player will feature Nero Digital Audio+, which is fully compatible with the latest MPEG-4 audio standard (LC-AAC, HE-AAC and HE-AAC v2). Nero Digital Audio+ consistently wins blind listening tests when matched against other leading audio encoders by delivering the highest fidelity with distortion-free 24-bit digital output and built-in support for up to 7.1 audio channels.If you'd like to read more, Nero's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
The Serenata and BeoSound 6 will both be bundled and delivered with BeoPlayer software which integrates Nero Digital Audio+ technology to play back AAC files.
- Details
- Software
Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL) (TSX:CRE), a leading developer of graphics, productivity and digital media software, today announced that Ulead DVD MovieFactory Plus received BD-R 1.1 and BD-RE 2.1 certification for BDAV files. Corel's Ulead DVD MovieFactory Plus now provides high-definition BDAV recording of BD-R and BD-RE discs.DVD MovieFactory Plus with BD-R 1.1 and BD-RE 2.1 support is currently available to OEM customers. A retail version will be available in late 2008. Full details can be found here. Add a comment
By receiving certification for BD-R 1.1 and BD-RE 2.1, DVD MovieFactory Plus has passed the stringent standards and guidelines set by the Blu-ray Disc Association to ensure the best possible user experience. DVD MovieFactory 6 Plus has already been certified for AVCHD and BDMV.
- Details
- Software
CD-DVD Speed v4.7.7.15 - DownloadMore information can be found on the CD Speed website. As usual, feel free to share your experiences in our forum. Add a comment
- Improved support for HD DVD, BD and DVD-RW DL
- Moved capture button from title bar to client area
- BitSetting: improved support for LG and LiteOn drives
- Disc Quality Test
- added jitter support for Liteon 20A3 drives
- improved support for recent Asus drives
- Small improvements and bug fixes
- Details
- Software
PTRip gives users of Primera’s Bravo-Series Disc Publishers the ability to automatically load CDs into their Publishers’ built-in CD/DVD drives for importing audio tracks into Apple iTunes or Microsoft Windows Media Player. The program is simple to use and requires just three steps:While PTRip normally costs $99, Primera is making it available for a limited time at no charge. If you'd like to give it a try, PTRip can be downloaded here. Otherwise, more information is available on Primera's website. Add a commentDiscs are robotically loaded and tracks imported into iTunes or Windows Media Player. The process continues automatically until the input bin is empty. Once imported, files are ready for playback on portable players including Apple iPod, iPhone and iTouch devices, Microsoft Zune and many other brands and models of MP3 players and cell phones.
- Place CDs into a Bravo-Series Disc Publisher’s input bin,
- Launch PTRip,
- Click “Load to iTunes” or “Load to Windows Media Player.”
- Details
- Software
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 with BD-Video Profile 1.1 support will be available online in early 2008. Full details can be found here. Add a comment
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."
- Details
- Software
Nero 8 has received certification for authoring and playback of writeable Blu-ray Disc Video (BDMV) titles and with the new update now supports advanced and interactive features for High Definition audio and video. The certifications were presented by Sony Corporation’s Blu-ray Disc testing center and ensure maximum compatibility with other Blu-ray devices for trouble-free operation.While the latest Nero 8 update adds these new features, you will still need to buy the Blu-ray/HD DVD Plug-in to take full advantage of them. If you'd like to read more, Nero's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
The latest update of Nero 8 also includes play back of Mini HD DVD-Video discs, and burning of HD DVD-Video onto DVD-R/RW media. Smart Encoding, a feature that detects compliant incoming data formats from AVCHD camcorders, avoids time-consuming re-encoding by skipping the recoding step for AVCHD content when the destination format is also AVCHD. Advancements in the Nero 8 home entertainment features offer even more flexibility by letting users fast forward, and pause content streamed throughout the digital home via Nero’s home media server application.
